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Traffic Advisory - Motorists advised of temporary Boucherie Road closure

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, Oct. 18, 2021

Crews will close Boucherie Road, between Hayman and Hudson Roads, Tuesday, Oct. 19 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. for seasonal boulevard maintenance.

The work will include irrigation maintenance, seasonal removal of planters, street and sidewalk sweeping, weeding and other care and cleaning. The maintenance will require a full closure of the road, during non-peak hours, including bike lanes and sidewalks, to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. Crews will maintain...

Council Highlights - Oct. 12, 2021

Regular Meeting

Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021

Donation keeps West Kelowna’s Urban ReLeaf program growing

Council thanked the West Kelowna Daybreak Rotary for a $4,500 donation toward the 2022 Urban ReLeaf tree planting program. The donation will contribute 20 additional mature trees to the City’s urban canopy to create a greener community and take action towards climate change. Residents can order their own trees at cost through the 2022 Urban ReLeaf program, with presales starting in March and pick up...

Last call for feedback! City Hall/Library Building consultation ends Sunday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, Oct. 1, 2021Be a part of history and help shape West Kelowna’s first purpose-built City Hall and permanent home for the Library. The deadline to provide feedback on the Detailed Design is fast approaching and we want to hear from you.Share your thoughts and ideas by Sunday, Oct. 3 to help guide the final design of the City Hall/Library Building.It is easy to get involved! Visit ourwk.ca/cityhallproject:

• Take a virtual tour of the Open House display boards
• Watch the video...

Council Highlights - Sept. 28

Committee of the WholeTuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 Presentation given on Development Cost Charge Bylaw updateThe City revisits its Development Cost Charges (DCCs) Bylaw to account for inflation, land costs and other factors, ensuring growth contributes effectively to active transportation, parks, roads, sewers, water and other infrastructure investments for our community’s future.  A consultant, working with staff on an update, gave a presentation seeking direction on key factors. View the presentation...

Join us to plan West Kelowna! Public participation for the Official Community Plan is now underway

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, Sept. 29, 2021 The City of West Kelowna invites the community to shape how we grow by participating in the update of our Official Community Plan (OCP). Earlier this year, the City, together with the community, established the first-ever Community Vision for West Kelowna, called OURWK – the initial phase of the update of our Official Community Plan. “While our current Official Community Plan has served us well over the past decade, we are not the same...