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Annual Road Rehabilitation Program is underway

Date of issue: Friday, May 8, 2026

The City of West Kelowna is investing $2.5 million to improve approximately 20 lane kilometers of roads through its annual Road Rehabilitation Program. Multiple roads will see work happening throughout spring, summer and fall.

Each year, the City inspects its road network and prioritizes roads for repair. Rehabilitation typically involves milling and replacing the asphalt surface. To help minimize disruption, the City schedules and coordinates road work to...

Watermain flushing complete in the Pritchard area

Date of Issue: Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The City of West Kelowna has completed watermain flushing in the Pritchard neighbourhood and the isolated water quality advisory for that area is now rescinded.

Currently, no water quality advisories or boil water notices are required in the City of West Kelowna (see water quality advisory map). Drinking water is meeting federal and provincial guidelines at the Rose Valley and Powers Creek Water Treatment Plants and throughout both distribution systems.

Meet your public works crew at the Public Works Family Fun Day Event!

Date of issue: Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Join us for fun, food, games, activities and more for National Public Works Week (NPWW) at Public Works Family Fun Day Event on Sunday, May 24, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the City of West Kelowna's Operations Centre at 2515 Bartley Road, West Kelowna.

Every day, public works professionals work behind the scenes to keep our communities safe, clean, and running smoothly. Join us in thanking our staff who maintain and modernize our community to make West...

Share your feedback on West Kelowna’s future power supply

Date of Issue: Tuesday, April 28, 2026

The City of West Kelowna Council wants to hear from the community regarding the BC Hydro West Kelowna Transmission Project.

Join the conversation and help shape the future of energy in our community, by attending the Tuesday, May 26 Regular Council Meeting, starting at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Share your feedback about the proposed route configurations and options. Advanced registration is not required. Speakers can sign up when they arrive. 

Power reliability is a...

Two-phased road rehabilitation begins in the Shannon Lake area

Date of Issue: Friday, May 1, 2026

On Monday, May 4, crews will begin work on Shannon Ridge Drive as part of the City of West Kelowna’s annual road rehabilitation program. This portion of the project will be divided into two phases.

Phase one starting in May 2026will include:

• Shannon Green Court to Ensign Way
• Shannon Court cul-de-sac to Woodstock Drive

Phase two starting in July 2026will include:

• Shannon Lake Road to Shannon Green Court
• Shannon Place from Woodstock Drive to Shannon Ridge Drive

Drivers...