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Council to receive consultation summary: Official Community Plan, Phase 2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, Oct. 22, 2021

Council will receive a report and consultation summary for the October 26 Regular Council Meeting that includes the key themes heard from the community during Phase 2 of the Official Community Plan consultation process.

The draft consultation summary, What We Heard – Fall 2021, identifies community perspectives related to housing, transportation, the town centre, neighbourhoods, the natural environment and other key themes that will help...

BC Hydro to install new LED streetlights in West Kelowna

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Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021

Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 26, BC Hydro will install LEDs to replace 462 high pressure sodium streetlights on their wooden power poles in the City of West Kelowna. 

The utility says replacements will continue for up to two weeks. BC Hydro adds that residents and business should notice minimal impacts as power will be maintained during each replacement, which typically takes up to a half-hour, and...

Committee Highlights - Oct. 19, 2021

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021

Regional Air Quality Program provides presentationThe Regional Air Quality Program is a partnership initiative of the City of West Kelowna and other local governments in the Central Okanagan to provide education and awareness and reduce and prevent air pollution. Program staff provided an update on various initiatives, which include anti-idling efforts, the Wood Stove Exchange, the Radon Test Kit Challenge and more. View the presentation at 

Traffic Advisory - Temporary traffic pattern changes at Shannon Lake-Bartley-Stevens intersection on Friday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, Oct. 20, 2021 On Friday, Oct. 22, single lane alternating traffic will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the intersection of Stevens, Bartley and Shannon Lake Roads to accommodate underground utility works. Motorists headed north on Bartley Road to Shannon Lake Road from Highway 97, or from Shannon Lake Road to Bartley Road should expect delays and are encouraged to give themselves extra time. Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians are advised to proceed...

Traffic Advisory - Motorists advised of temporary Boucherie Road closure

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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...