Corporate Strategic Plan Community Survey

The City of Salmon Arm is updating the Corporate Strategic Plan. The previous Plan was completed in 2013. 

Our City’s Corporate Strategic Plan establishes priorities for Council and City staff that are outside of the day-to-day operations. The plan identifies key projects for the short, medium, and long term. Updating our 2013 plan involves creating a new list of projects that align with Salmon Arm's evolving priorities.

We want to hear from you. A survey is provided below.

Over the summer of 2021, Council and staff brainstormed over 100 projects to consider as part of the Strategic Plan. The five key strategic drivers listed above were used as a project filter to assess each project. Using this filter, a draft project shortlist for the 2022 Corporate Strategic Plan was created. This shortlist is provided below and divided into the following categories: Transportation, Utilities, Corporate Services and Administration; Parks, Recreation, and Trails; Culture and Places, and Community Planning.

• Transportation Master Plan: Develop a plan for future transportation infrastructure needs, including roads, cycling, and pedestrian pathways (active transportation).
• 4 Ave Connector: This proposed roadway between 17 Street SE and 11 Street SE will provide an important connection for the existing and future residential development in this area.
• Auto Road Connector: This project was identified in the City’s Official Community Plan as an Urban Arterial Road connecting the existing Auto Road SE terminus (at 12 Avenue SE) to Shuswap Street SE via existing 14 Ave SE. The construction of the connector was identified as a long-term priority in the City’s previous Corporate Strategic Plan. Construction of the connector will allow the City to permanently close “Shoemaker Hill”, a very steep hairpin bend on 10 Avenue SW which is currently closed every winter for safety reasons.
• Lakeshore Road improvements: Lakeshore Road NE between 10 and 20 Avenue NE has been identified for road improvements. These include slope stability measures being installed, road upgrades, curb and gutter, multi-use pathway and traffic calming measures.
• Develop Downtown Parkade: Develop a parkade downtown to increase visitation capacity and support business in the area.

• Wastewater Pollution Control Centre upgrade: The existing WPCC is expected to reach its design capacity within the next five years, dependent on the City’s population and development growth. The proposed WPCC expansion of the existing site will see increased capacity and flows for a service population of 20,000 people with room for future expansion to 30,000 people. This will require significant upgrades to the biological treatment process, and other plant improvements including additional odour control measures.
• City wide Asset Management programs: Engage in lifecycle planning for a range of infrastructure to aid in long-term financial planning.
• Universal Water Metering & Cost Benefit Analysis: Create a cost benefit analysis for water metering system for all City rate payers to ensure fair pay-per-use and encourage responsible usage.
• Storm Water Utility: Establish a utility for storm water in order to improve infrastructure funding and maintenance capacity.

• Human Resources Strategy: Develop a strategy for investing in human resources, aligning needs with capacity, and strategies to attract and retain talented professionals.
• Update Long-term Financial Plan, Department Strategy & Capital Plan: Ensure long-term, internal core planning documents are up to date to support annual budget planning and maintain service levels.
• Comprehensive Information Technology Plan: Plan for future modifications and improvements of internal and public facing City technology use.

• Canoe Beach Master Plan implementation: Implement priority works outlined in the Master Plan.  Click here  to explore this document.
• Blackburn Park Roadway Upgrade, baseball diamonds: Implement projects included in the next phase of the Master Plan.  Click here  to explore this document.
• Klahani Park Master Plan next phase upgrade: Implement projects included in the next phase of the Master Plan.  Click here  to explore this document.
• Recreation Services Strategic Plan: Develop a strategic plan that would establish strategies and policies around facilities maintenance, including play structures, fields, etc.
• Recreation Centre retrofit (new pool): Enhance current services with a new aquatic facility.
• West Bay Connector Trail: Develop a walkway that will begin at Salmon Arm Bay and stretch from downtown Salmon Arm to Tappen. This is a collaborative project with Adams Lake Indian Band and Neskonlith Indian Band.
• Community Facilities and Assets Strategic Plan: Develop a strategic plan that would establish strategies and policies around facilities maintenance, including play structures, fields, etc.

• Urban Indigenous Strategy/Truth & Reconciliation: Develop a strategy to incorporate principles of Truth and Reconciliation into City's projects, planning, and relationship building with First Nation communities and organizations supporting local urban-Indigenous people.
• Major Planning Bylaw Review: Review the Zoning and Development Cost Charge Bylaws and Official Community Plan to prepare for complete document updates.
• Food and Urban Agricultural Plan: Develop a plan to promote sustainable food practices and food security by promoting urban agriculture and supporting local agricultural activities.
• Climate Action Initiatives: Improve Salmon Arm's ability to reduce energy emissions by implementing actions included in the Community Energy Emissions Plan (CEEP).  Click here  to review this document.

We are reaching out to the community to receive feedback on the draft list of projects for the updated Plan. We hope you will take the time to review and comment on the projects. We are excited to share this work and receive your feedback! 

Please share your feedback and let us know how you would prioritize each proposed project. Click on the survey area to start.

When you reach the end of the first section, please press "next" to move on to the next page. When you finish, please press "submit". Once you press "submit", the survey will refresh for the next submission.

Thank you for submitting your survey response! We appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Please contact cityhall@salmonarm.ca for questions. For other information about the City of Salmon Arm, please go to  salmonarm.ca .

The survey will close on Sunday, April 17th, 2022. Please feel free to share the survey link with your friends and neighbours in the community.

City staff will review all community feedback and continue working to prioritize the projects throughout the spring working collaboratively with Council. Adoption of the updated Corporate Strategic Plan by Council is planned for spring/summer 2022.