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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. Capital improvements in 2021 are valued at $24 million, not including the multi-year high capacity Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant – Council’s top infrastructure priority.
Capital infrastructure 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.
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.
Recently, City Council adopted the 2021 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.
The following Capital Projects will also be completed in 2021:
- Glenrosa Reservoir expansion - $3.2 million
- Stevens, Bartley and Shannon Lake Roads sidewalk and intersection improvements - $2.8 million
- Shannon View slope improvements - $288,800
- Ammonia Chiller replacement for Jim Lind Arena and Royal LePage Place - $450,000
- Public Works site preparation and drawings - $275,000
- Fire Hall concept design - $175,000
- Carate Park development - $170,000
The following projects were completed in 2020:
Major projects
- Gellatly Bridge Replacement - $2 million
- Pedestrian improvement program - $1.2 million
- Storm drainage improvements and repairs - $500,000
- Fire Hall #32 Concept Plan - $150,000
Parks projects
- Playground equipment replacement - $125,000
- Anders Park parking improvements - $95,000
- Gellatly boat launch improvements - $60,000
- Mt. Boucherie pickleball court expansion - $52,900
- Development of Carate Park - $50,000
- Beach volleyball court improvements - $34,000
Other projects:
- Fire truck engine replacement - $1,056,000
- Lakeview Hall roof replacement - $30,000
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. Recently, City Council adopted the 2021 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. |
 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. |
 How are projects prioritized? |
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We prioritize projects based on the following criteria:
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