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    Boil Water Notice Issued for Westbank Centre

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    February 04, 2020

    The City of West Kelowna is issuing a Boil Water Notice for most of its downtown core – Westbank Centre - due to an accidental water main break on a non-municipal construction site in the area.

    Please see the attached map to determine if you are within the impacted area or refer to our interactive map at Feb 04, 2020

  • Friendly Reminder - Gellatly Road Bridge Closed

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    January 29, 2020 

    The City of West Kelowna reminds motorists that crews will close Gellatly Road Bridge over Powers Creek for approximately three months beginning January 30 for an essential infrastructure project.

    The city’s contractor will remove the existing bridge, which has reached the end of its lifespan, and install a new structure that includes added sidewalk on the upstream side, improved bike lanes and a new higher bridge deck with an asphalt road surface.

  • Council Moves Forward With Strategic Priorities

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    January 29, 2020

    West Kelowna City Council has adopted its 2020 – 2022 Strategic Priorities aimed at providing programs, services and facilities that will serve the Greater Westside community now and for generations to come.

    The strategy includes four key pillars and a number of priority projects that reflect Council’s commitment to developing its vibrant, resilient and inclusive community of individuals and families who work together to prosper and who care for one another.

  • Water Quality Advisory Rescinded for Lakeview System (1)

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    January 29, 2020

    The City of West Kelowna, in cooperation with Interior Health, has rescinded the Water Quality Notice in the Lakeview System.

    The water quality advisory was required January 24 after several monitoring stations in the Lakeview Heights North area began recording high turbidity.

  • Please Provide Feedback on 2020 Budget And Glenrosa Road Upgrades

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    January 28, 2020

    Mayor and Council are requesting your input on the City’s Draft 2020 Budget, 2020 to 2024 Financial Plan and planned improvements to Glenrosa Road from Glen Abbey Place to McGinnis Road.

    Each year, Council engages you in the budget process and carefully considers your feedback in its deliberations before adopting the Financial Plan and Tax Rate Bylaws.

  • Water Quality Advisory Issued for Lakeview System

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    January 24, 2020

    The City of West Kelowna is issuing a Water Quality Advisory for the entire Lakeview System, effective immediately and until further notice, due to high turbidity registering at several monitoring locations in the Lakeview Heights area. Crews are working to determine the source of the high turbidity.

  • Motorists Please Plan Ahead for Gellatly Road Bridge Closure

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    January 16, 2020

    Updated January 20, 2020

    The City of West Kelowna anticipates closing Gellatly Road Bridge over Powers Creek for approximately three months beginning January 30 for an essential infrastructure project.

    The temporary closure will allow the city’s contractor to safely remove and replace the bridge, which has reached the end of its lifespan.

  • Time to Renew/Purchase Dog Licenses

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    January 14, 2020

    It’s the time of year for all Central Okanagan dog owners to renew or purchase a new dog license.

    The Jan 14, 2020

  • We're Hiring

    The City of West Kelowna is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

    • Summer Student - Recreation and Culture
    • Summer Student - Roads and Drainage
    • Summer Student - Parks
    • Summer Student - Utilities
    • Summer Student - Communications
    • Summer Student - Finance
    • Summer Student - Legislative Services
    • Water Engineering Technology Co-Op Student
    • Public Works Co-Op Student (Roads and Drainage)
    • Engineering Co-Op
    • Planning Student
    • Equipment Operator (Hydro-Vac)
    • Secretary/Clerk - Bylaw and Business..
  • Boil Water Notice Rescinded for Lakeview System

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    December 23, 2019

    The City of West Kelowna, in cooperation with Interior Health, has rescinded the Boil Water Notice in the Lakeview System, effective immediately.

    The Boil Water Notice was required December 17 after an accidental line break at a non-municipal construction site caused a chain reaction that ultimately caused damage to the chlorination system at Rose Valley Reservoir.

Contact Us

The City of West Kelowna 
3731 Old Okanagan Highway, 
West Kelowna, B.C., V4T 0G7

Email info@westkelownacity.ca
Call 778-797-1000
Contact a specific department 

 

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