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Provincial health orders proof of vaccinations and access to City facilities and programming

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, Sept. 13, 2021 In response to stopping the continued spread of COVID-19, effective today, the Province of BC requires that people show proof of vaccination to participate or attend non-essential indoor programs and events in City facilities. Adults 22 years of age and up are required to show their BC Vaccine Card and provincial government photo ID to access City recreation facilities, including all indoor areas such as lobbies, lounges, program rooms, gyms,...

Traffic Advisory - Partial closure of Stevens Road starts next week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021

Starting Tuesday, Sept. 14, crews will begin phase one of construction on the roundabout at the Shannon Lake-Bartley-Stevens intersection. Phase one includes relocating overhead and underground utilities, and building a retaining wall and portions of the new roundabout.

Construction is anticipated to continue through December 2021, subject to weather conditions and other factors. 

To accommodate phase one construction, Stevens Road from the Bartley-Shannon...

City Hall/Library Building design takes shape

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021

Save the date, West Kelowna!

Beginning Monday, Sept. 20, you’ll have the opportunity to provide input on the City Hall/Library Building in the second and last round of consultation. Your input will help finalize the Detailed Design of the City Hall/Library Building. Feedback will remain open through to Sunday, Oct. 3.

Here’s how you...

Council Highlights – Sept. 7, 2021

Regular Council Meeting

Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021

Permit approved for Shannon Lake townhouse development

Council authorized a development permit with variances at 2735 Shannon Lake Road for 58 townhouses with amenity space, and seven optional units in a future phase. Council permitted a height variance from nine to 12.87 metres to accommodate rooftop patio accesses.

Automotive sales granted extension in Westbank Centre

Council approved a one-year temporary use permit extension until September 30, 2022...

Water Quality Advisory issued for Lakeview-Rose Valley Water System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, Sept. 3, 2021

The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, is issuing a Water Quality Advisory, until further notice, for the Lakeview-Rose Valley Service Area due to turbidity in the source supply – Rose Valley Reservoir.

View a map at westkelownacity.ca/waterquality to confirm if your property is in the affected system.

The Shannon Lake area and portions of the West Kelowna Business Park, within the Lakeview-Rose Valley system, which were placed...