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  • Stage 2 water regulations now in effect
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    Wednesday, April 24, 2024
    The City of West Kelowna has implemented Stage 2 water regulations, effective immediately and until further notice, for all utility customers to reduce demand during drought and protect available supplies.
    Under Stage 2 regulations outdoor irrigation of lawns and landscapes are only permitted as follows:
    • Even numbered addresses may water on Saturdays and Tuesdays.
  • Council Highlights - April 23, 2024

    Regular Council Meeting

    Tuesday, April. 23, 2024

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    Council meetings are livestreamed at  Apr 24, 2024

  • New collective agreement ratified at City of West Kelowna

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    Tuesday, April 23, 2024

    The City of West Kelowna and the Association of Local Government Employees Union (ALGEU) have reached a new four-year collective agreement, following three days of bargaining from April 10 to 12.
     
    The agreement, which the ALGEU ratified on April 17 and which West Kelowna City Council ratified on April 23, provides 155 full-time and 40 relief and term positions with wage increases that are consistent with recent labour agreements elsewhere in B.

  • Watermain flushing program moves to Shannon Woods, Shannon Heights and Tallus Ridge neighbourhoods
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    Monday, April 22, 2024
    The City’s annual watermain flushing program is progressing, with crews now starting work in Zone 4 – Shannon Woods, Shannon Heights and Tallus Ridge, with an isolated, precautionary water quality advisory in effect within this area while the work is underway.
    Flushing forces high-velocity water through hydrants to remove sediment that has accumulated in the distribution system’s mains over time.
  • Help us create West Kelowna’s first Accessibility Plan
    Wednesday, April 10, 2024
    Share your thoughts to help inform West Kelowna’s first Accessibility Plan!
    Our community is encouraged to participate in our Accessibility Plan survey until April 30.
    Get involved today!
  • Council Highlights - April 9, 2024
    Regular Meeting
    Tuesday, April 9, 2024
    Watch Council meetings live or view the webcast archive
    Council meetings are livestreamed at Apr 10, 2024
  • 2024 Budget balances service, infrastructure needs with fiscal responsibility for fast-growing city
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    Wednesday, April 10, 2024
    West Kelowna Council has adopted the 2024 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw, setting the tax rate increase at 6.85 per cent, at its April 9 Regular Meeting.
  • Traffic Advisory: Road paving on Boucherie Road starts this week

    Monday, April 8, 2024

    Beginning this week, construction crews are scheduled to complete paving along Boucherie Road as part of the remaining active transportation upgrades and emergency watermain work along the Boucherie Multi-use Pathway.

    This work is expected to occur from Tuesday, April 9 through to Thursday, April 11, a single-lane alternating traffic pattern will be in effect on Boucherie Road from Oak Barrel Place to Gregory Road from 7:00 a.

  • Council Highlights - March 27, 2024

    Regular Meeting

    Tuesday, March 26, 2024

    Watch Council meetings live or view the webcast archive
    Council meetings are livestreamed at  Mar 27, 2024
  • Annual watermain flushing program resumes
    Tuesday, March 26, 2024
    With the return of consistently warmer overnight temperatures, crews can resume the City’s annual watermain flushing program, which will proceed in scheduled zones, to remove accumulated sediment within the distribution system.
    During flushing, which will resume in Zone 3, in the general Lakeview Heights neighbourhood, customers may experience reduced water pressure or discolouration.

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