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Surrey awards phase one contract for Centre Block, paving the way for downtown transformation

Darpan News Desk , 21 Nov, 2025 01:52 PM

Council has awarded a $2.75-million contract to RCP Consulting Ltd. for development manager services of phase one of the Centre Block project at City Centre. This is a significant step toward realizing the Surrey Centre Block Master Plan, set to transform Surrey’s downtown core with twice the area’s office and educational space and the new Simon Fraser University School of Medicine.

“Centre Block is the foundation for a vibrant downtown and the catalyst for innovation, economic growth and education,” said Mayor Brenda Locke. “This project will transform Surrey City Centre into a modern urban hub, with lively public spaces, retail and world-class learning centres.”

This follows the award of a $10.8-million contract to Stantec Architecture Ltd. for prime consultant services for the project.

Phase one of Centre Block features a 12-storey mixed-use office/institutional building and is set to be completed by Aug. 31, 2030. The building will include:

SFU’s new School of Medicine, occupying levels 2–8

Office space on levels 9–11 and part of level 12

A shared ground-floor lobby with retail space
A total of 280,000 sq. ft. for SFU and 89,000 sq. ft. for office space, creating a dynamic mix of institutional and office uses

Located next to Surrey Central SkyTrain Station, Centre Block will be a cornerstone of the City Centre plan, supporting Surrey’s evolution into the region’s second downtown core. The project reflects significant civic investment and aligns with Surrey’s long-term vision for a walkable, connected and vibrant downtown.

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