City of West Kelowna sets up typical, precautionary sand bagging stations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 02, 2020

Crews have now delivered sand and sandbags to the usual lakefront locations throughout the City of West Kelowna, should residents need to make any flood preparations later this season.

The City stocks these convenient locations every year as a service to residents to help in cases where seasonal flooding has affected their properties in the past.

In keeping with COVID-19 prevention guidelines, please practice social distancing at the stations, bring your own shovels, and wear gloves and adhere to all other health recommendations, such as hand washing and not touching your face.

Staff will monitor and replenish stockpiles as needed at the following locations (map attached):

1. Beachnut Park at the corner of George Court and Whitworth Road.
2. Hitchner Park at the corner of Hitchner and Jennens Roads.
3. Fire Station No. 34 at the corner of Gates and Glenrosa Roads.
4. Kinsmen Park at the southwestern corner of Shannon Lake and Asquith Roads.
5. Fire Station No. 33 at 1805 Westlake Road.
6. Casa Loma Beach, 2606 Casa Loma Road.
7. Falcon Park, adjacent to 1339 Green Bay Road.
8. Sternwheeler Park, adjacent to 1649 Pritchard Drive.

Please contact 778-797-8849 for alternate location requests.