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Water Quality Advisory Issued for West Kelowna Estates System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 09, 2020The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health Authority, is issuing a Water Quality Advisory for the West Kelowna Estates System, effective immediately and until further notice, due to high turbidity. The cause of the higher than normal turbidity is sediment from spring freshet that is flowing into Okanagan Lake from creeks upstream of the water system’s intake.
Glenrosa detour information to come next weekMay 8, 2020
Glenrosa Road near the McIver intersection will temporarily close starting May 14 to allow for planned road improvements.
Information about detours and impacts for transit, pedestrians, local traffic, emergency access and timing will be posted to the City’s website, sent to our subscribers and posted on social media channels early next week.
Bears Are Back, Take Responsibility for your TrashFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: From the Regional District of Central Okanagan
May 7, 2020
The Regional Waste Reduction Office is sending out the spring reminder to do your part in keeping neighbourhoods safe by managing all things that attract wildlife around your home, including your household garbage.
Conservation Officers confirm bears have already been spotted in several neighbourhoods from Peachland to West Kelowna and beyond.
Construction to start on Glenrosa/McIver Road Improvement ProjectConstruction of one of West Kelowna’s largest road improvement projects is getting underway in early May. BC General Contracting has been awarded the contract and will be mobilizing to site in the second week of May.
Bear-in-Area Alert for City of West Kelowna - Rose Valley and Mt. Boucherie trail systemsInformation Bulletin: From WildSafeBC Okanagan Westside
Updated 3:40 p.m.
New Gellatly Bridge Opens On ScheduleFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 01, 2020
The first cars crossed the new Gellatly Bridge over Powers Creek as the modernized infrastructure opened to the public on time and within budget.
Bridge replacement construction began in January, and despite minor service changes during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the project finished on schedule and incurred no cost overruns.
Click, Call or Check Before You DigFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 30, 2020
With construction and gardening season underway, the City of West Kelowna reminds everyone – contractors and residents – to click, call or check before digging – the service is free!
From water main breaks to natural gas line leaks and damage to sewers and drains, the repercussions of not checking before breaking ground can cause injuries or even death, delay your project, impact utility services provided in the community and damage your property and the surrounding..
Council Highlights - April 28, 2020Council Meeting
April 28, 2020
Council encourages ongoing support for local businesses during COVID-19 pandemic
On behalf of Council and City staff, Mayor Gord Milsom thanked the many Westside businesses that have modified their service delivery models to ensure safe provision of essential and priority services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Milsom encouraged residents to continue to support local businesses as best they can during these challenging times.
