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We're investing in infrastructure to build a brighter tomorrow. With steady community growth and high demand for urban services, infrastructure improvements are a must for the City of West Kelowna.
2022 Capital Projects
In 2022, infrastructure upgrades for roads, sidewalks, parks, utilities, drainage, and facilities are proposed for neighbourhoods across the city. Capital improvements are valued at $25.5 million, not including the multi-year high capacity Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant – Council’s top infrastructure priority.
- Public Works Yard design and construction - $5 million
- Pedestrian Infrastructure Program funded in part by the Federal Gas Tax Fund and capital reserves (including Bartley Road, Old Okanagan Highway and within Westbank Town Centre) - $1.6 million
- Road Rehabilitation Program - $1.2 million
- Shannon Lake to Asquith transportation improvements - $250,000 in 2022, and $2.2 million in 2023
- Drainage projects for Lakeview Road, Green Bay, Upper/Lower McDougall Creek Restoration Project - $850,000
- LED Streetlight Replacement - $300,000 (per year over the next five years)
- Parks projects comprising of playground replacement, irrigation upgrade, community gardens and dog park relocation, totaling just over $1 million for all parks and community amenities
Find out more about some of the projects below:
Council priorities
Invest in Infrastructure remains one of four pillars of Council’s 2021 – 2022 Strategic Priorities, which focuses on building, improving and maintaining quality infrastructure and supports Council’s mission to plan for the future while taking care of today. Review our 10-Year Capital Plan to see what investments in roads, sidewalks, parks, utilities, and facilities are proposed for neighbourhoods across the city over the next 10 years.
In the spring, City Council will adopt the 2022 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw, which includes a one per cent Infrastructure Levy to help accelerate priority road and active transportation improvements throughout West Kelowna. Learn more about the budget process.
Contact us
Do you have a question about a project in your neighbourhood? Reach out to the Engineering and Public Works team directly:
- Email: eng.services@westkelownacity.ca
- Call: 778-797-8840
- Project Information Line: 778-797-1234
Q&A
 What is a capital project? |
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A capital project refers to the purchase, upgrade, expansion or build of a City asset that requires a substantial capital investment. Often called infrastructure, these projects include extending sidewalks and active transportation networks, improving roadways and drainage, adding to the city’s extensive parks system and upgrading equipment in arenas.
In 2021, the City of West Kelowna is investing $35.6 million in capital infrastructure projects to build a brighter tomorrow.
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 How are projects funded? |
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Capital projects are funded through a combination of taxes and grants. These budget reserves are used to pay for the cost of building and maintaining infrastructure. The City also collects charges on new development called Development Cost Charges (DCCs). This money comes directly from development and is used specifically for which they were collected. DCCs ensure that new growth is contributing to future city costs, reducing the cost on future taxpayers. The 2021 and 2022 Budgets include a one per cent Infrastructure Levy to help accelerate priority road and active transportation improvements throughout West Kelowna. |
 What is an Infrastructure Levy? |
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The City's Infrastructure Levy is a one per cent tax to accelerate road, active transportation and drainage improvements throughout the city over the next 10 years. The Levy will help the City deliver on priority projects sooner and potentially leverage other sources of funding such as grants and low-interest borrowing. The levy will ensure that priority infrastructure projects are implemented sustainably, while allowing the City to build its reserve funds. This model will also ensure sustainable long-term investment. Learn more about the Infrastructure Levy. |
 How are projects prioritized? |
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We prioritize projects based on the following criteria:
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