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Watermain flushing program moves to Shannon Woods, Shannon Heights and Tallus Ridge neighbourhoods

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, April 22, 2024 The City’s annual watermain flushing program is progressing, with crews now starting work in Zone 4 – Shannon Woods, Shannon Heights and Tallus Ridge, with an isolated, precautionary water quality advisory in effect within this area while the work is underway. Flushing forces high-velocity water through hydrants to remove sediment that has accumulated in the distribution system’s mains over time. During flushing, customers in Zone 4 may experience...

Help us create West Kelowna’s first Accessibility Plan

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 Share your thoughts to help inform West Kelowna’s first Accessibility Plan! Our community is encouraged to participate in our Accessibility Plan survey until April 30. Get involved today! Visit OurWK.ca/accessibilityto take part:

• Learn more about the AIC
• Complete the survey
• Ask a question

If you need assistance with completing the survey or require an alternative format, please contact Melissa Hunt-Anderson, Community and Social Development Coordinator:

• By email at melissa...

Council Highlights - April 9, 2024

Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 9, 2024 Watch Council meetings live or view the webcast archive Council meetings are livestreamed at westkelownacity.ca/webcasts and archived the next business day. Find the April 9 agenda and archive atpub-westkelowna.escribemeetings.com. 2024 Snow Stars recognized Mayor Milsom thanked West Kelowna’s 2024 Snow Stars who lent helping hands to shovel snow and ice around their neighbours’ homes this past winter. In recognition of their good deeds, Council gave a gift card...

2024 Budget balances service, infrastructure needs with fiscal responsibility for fast-growing city

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, April 10, 2024 West Kelowna Council has adopted the 2024 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw, setting the tax rate increase at 6.85 per cent, at its April 9 Regular Meeting. The 2024 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan continue to reflect responsible investments needed in West Kelowna and focus on Council’s 2022 – 2026 Strategic Priorities: Annual Update 2024, which were also adopted at the April 9 meeting, to provide direction under the four pillars of...

Traffic Advisory: Road paving on Boucherie Road starts this week

Monday, April 8, 2024

Beginning this week, construction crews are scheduled to complete paving along Boucherie Road as part of the remaining active transportation upgrades and emergency watermain work along the Boucherie Multi-use Pathway.

This work is expected to occur from Tuesday, April 9 through to Thursday, April 11, a single-lane alternating traffic pattern will be in effect on Boucherie Road from Oak Barrel Place to Gregory Road from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The construction schedule is...