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Overview of our 2025 capital projects
With steady community growth and high demand for urban services, infrastructure improvements are a must for the City of West Kelowna.
The total 2025 Capital Budget is $17.6 million. Projects include:
| Roads, equipment, development services, storm drainage, pedestrian infrastructure, parks and general capital projects: |
Roads – $3.15 million:
Equipment – $1.7 million:
Development Services – $100,000:
Storm Drainage – $1.625 million:
Pedestrian Infrastructure – $1 million:
Parks – $1.725 million:
General – $82,000:
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| Facilities, fire rescue equipment, information services, water utility and sewer utility capital projects: |
Facilities – $2.5 million:
Fire Rescue Equipment – $514,500:
Information Services – $942,000:
Water Utility – $3.8 million:
Sewer Utility – $340,000:
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About the 2025 Budget
The 2025 Budget highlights sustainable growth, critical infrastructure improvements, and quality service levels in respect of customers’ requests to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents while supporting our vibrant and growing community.
Throughout the budgeting process, the City is continually challenged to maintain existing service levels while addressing the demand for new and affordable priorities, programs and services that come with rapid growth.
Developing the budget sometimes involves making difficult decisions. Council wants to hear from our community to help shape investment decisions as they continue to govern with fiscal responsibility today and in the future.
Council priorities
Invest in Infrastructure remains one of four pillars of Council’s 2022 – 2026 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.
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
Questions and Answers
 What is a capital project? |
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A capital project refers to the purchase, upgrade, expansion, or construction of a City asset that requires a significant financial investment. Often referred to as infrastructure, these projects include extending sidewalks and active transportation networks, improving roadways and drainage systems, expanding and enhancing our parks and trails network, and upgrading arenas and community facilities.
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 Why invest in infrastructure? |
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Investing in infrastructure is essential to maintaining a high quality of life for current and future generations. By building, improving, and maintaining core infrastructure such as roads, parks, facilities, active transportation routes, and drainage systems, the City better serves its growing community. These investments support priority projects while allowing the City to build reserve funds and pursue long-term, sustainable solutions. |
 How are projects funded? |
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Capital projects are funded through a combination of taxes, grants, and reserves (savings), which are used to cover the costs of building infrastructure. The City also collects Development Cost Charges (DCCs) on new developments. These funds come directly from developers and must be used specifically for the purposes for which they were collected. DCCs help ensure that growth pays for growth, reducing the financial burden on future taxpayers. |
 How are projects prioritized? |
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We prioritize projects based on the following criteria:
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