West Kelowna thanks federal and provincial governments for investing nearly $1 million for infrastructure upgrades to the Shannon Lake active transportation corridor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

The Government of Canada and Province of British Columbia announced funding through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support the construction of a continuous pathway as part of the Shannon Lake active transportation corridor in West Kelowna.

Through the new COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream, the City of West Kelowna received $973,150 for the Shannon Lake active transportation corridor. The federal cost share is $778,488, with the provincial contribution of $194,662.

“On behalf of Council, I am extremely grateful to the federal and provincial governments for this funding to help deliver active transportation infrastructure for a more connected community,” said Mayor Gord Milsom. “As we were reminded during the COVID-19 pandemic, members of our community value active and healthy living – this funding will greatly serve the means to do just that with addition of sidewalks, bicycle lanes and safer connections for all."

Council’s 2021 – 2022 Strategic Priorities Invest in Infrastructure identifies the $2.8 million Shannon Lake/Bartley/Stevens Roads project to improve traffic flow and increase safe active transportation options while enhancing access to the area.

Phase 1 of the project will begin this summer starting with the construction of a new roundabout and sidewalks at Shannon Lake/Bartley/Stevens Roads. In spring 2022, Phase 2 construction will include the extension of sidewalks on Stevens Road between Dominion and Westlake Roads.

We are investing in infrastructure to build a brighter tomorrow. Learn more about the City’s 2021 Capital Program at westkelownacity.ca/capitalprojects and keep updated by subscribing to e-News at westkelownacity.ca/subscribe.