Demolition begins ahead of proposed Surrey Arena and Entertainment District

Demolition begins ahead of proposed Surrey Arena and Entertainment District

September 10, 2026 6:23 pm PST.

Demolition has begun on the old Safeway in Surrey, to make way for a proposed 10,000 seat arena for the city’s entertainment district. As Joe Sadowski reports, critics feel the cost outweigh the potential benefits.

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