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City Projects

Learn more about our major projects underway:    
Community Projects | Park/Waterfront Projects | Sustainability Projects |
Transportation Projects | Utility Projects 

For an overview of all the construction in Kelowna see the 2010 Construction Map online icon.

Community Projects

Noparking_sign.pngDowntown Parking Plan
A study is underway on the short-term and long-term parking serving downtown Kelowna.

Highlight_CentralGreen.jpgCentral Green
The City of Kelowna is leading development of Central Green, a five-hectare site located in Kelowna’s South Central community adjacent to downtown.

Highlight_ymca_athanspool.pngKelowna Family Y
$5 Million dollar project will double available program space.

Rutland Arbutus StreetUptown Rutland 
Uptown Rutland envisions a new community focus with parks and open spaces, streetscaping and future transit exchange.

Streetscape_sketchBernard Avenue Revitalization
Design underway to rejuvenate Kelowna's "Main Street."

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Park/Waterfront Projects

Project-ParkinsonTrail.jpgParkinson Recreation Park Multi-use Trail
The trail is envisioned to connect the existing Rails with Trails corridor to the proposed Dayton Street overpass and beyond.


Stuart Park Bear Rendering Small.jpgStuart Park

The new park is designed to showcase quality urban waterfront park development, create a focal point for the City’s civic and cultural districts and provide environmental benefits.

highlight_mountainbikerMountain Bike Skills Park
Learn to jump, turn and balance at Kelowna's first Mountain Bike Skills Park.
 

highlight_waterfront.jpgWaterfront Parks Plan 
The Downtown Waterfront Plan spans 1,300 metres of waterfront, connecting City, Stuart and Kerry Parks. 

Wigglesworth Neighbourhood ParkMugford Park
Located in Rutland, this parcel of land is under construction to become a neighbourhood park.

underpass concept for Gopher Creek Linear ParkGopher Creek Linear Park
A three-metre wide gravel trail will connect neighbourhoods on the north side of Highway 33 with the existing trail near Black Mountain Elementary School, via a pedestrian underpass.

girl&slide_opt.jpgGerstmar Park
Construction of improvements including pathways, a tennis court, playground and landscape enhancements are scheduled to be completed by October.

project_dehart.jpgDehart Community Park
Come help design a new community park for the Lower Mission.

Wilden.jpgWilden Parks
View the design plans for three new neighbourhood parks in North Glenmore.

highlight_eco.jpgKnox Mountain Park Plan
Developing a balance between park users and the natural ecosystems of Knox mountain is the focus of this management plan update.

Powerline-Park-2.jpgPowerline Linear Park
The 2nd phase of this park will include adventure style outdoor recreational activities.

Birkdale_Park_REV.jpgBirkdale Park
Currently in preliminary planning and design stage, this park in Black Mountain will include various sustainability features.

highlight_creekBellevue Creek Greenway
This proposed pathway aims to link existing neighbourhoods and parks and provide more than 14 kilometres of off-road trail.

highlight_boardwalkLinear Park Master Plan
A City-wide Linear park plan will connect parks around the city and provide diverse outdoor recreation opportunities.

Rotary_beach_looking_north_opt.jpgRotary Beach Park Master Plan
The City of Kelowna is in the preliminary planning stages of preparing a long term master plan for the development of Rotary Beach Park.

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Sustainability Projects

laurel.jpgLaurel Packinghouse
The historic Laurel Packinghouse is under structural upgrades.

district_energy.jpgRenewable District Energy
District energy could help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and enhance community energy security.

Adopt-A-Stream-logo.jpgAdopt-a-Stream Program
Through the Adopt-a-Stream program, organizations, families and individuals, can help keep Kelowna’s streams healthy.

Highlight kelowna 2030Official Community Plan 
What will Kelowna look like in 2030? Will we grow upward or outward? Will there be ample green space? Suitable transportation?

Gas-Collection.jpgLandfill Gas Recovery 
Glenmore Landfill was one of the first in the province to convert landfill gas to electricity.

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Transportation Projects

Roadways

Soil_Nail_WalljpgCentral Okanagan Multi-Modal Corridor
The four-lane Central Okanagan Multi-Modal Corridor will skirt the northern edge of downtown, run north to Kelowna International Airport and UBC-O.

Glenmore ValleyGlenmore Bypass 
The new alignment of Glenmore Road from Dallas to north of Scenic Rd. is now open to motorists and pathway users.

Highway 33 Road SignHighway 33 Improvements
The City of Kelowna is partnering with the Ministry of Transportation in improvements along Highway 33.

Highlight_bus.pngCommunication Tower & Traffic Management Centre
Learn about how the new tower and centre will improve transit and emergency operations.

Pedestrian-Bicycle OverpassDayton Street Overpass
The City of Kelowna is working with the Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure to construct Kelowna's first pedestrian/cyclist overpass.

Gordon Drive Bridge iconGordon Drive Bridge & 4-Laning
The upgrade of Gordon Drive Bridge over Mission Creek Bridge will be completed in September.

Rutland Road Proposed RealignmentRutland Road Realignment
The realignment of Rutland Rd between Commercial and Old Vernon Drives will improve traffic flow and accommodate the extension of Commercial Dr.

Pathways
OffRoadPathExample.jpgLakeshore Road Multi-use Corridor
A new multi-use pathway for cyclists and pedestrians will connect South Pandosy Town Centre to Mission Creek Greenway.

rails with trails 5Cawston Multi-use Corridor
The 1400 meter pathway will provide a safe and convenient connection from Rails with Trails to the downtown waterfront and Cultural District.

Project-ParkinsonTrail.jpgParkinson Recreation Park Multi-use Trail
The trail is envisioned to connect the existing Rails with Trails corridor to the proposed Dayton Street overpass and beyond.

i-Go-Logowww.i-Go.ca
i-Go encourages residents to get active, be healthy, and protect the region we love by incorporating active transportation into our daily routines.
cycling_path_generalCasorso-Barrera Multi-use Corridor
Construction of a new off-road connection from Gordon Drive to Lakeshore Road is scheduled to be completed in October.

Abbott streetAbbott Street Recreation Corridor
Recreation corridor gets extended along Abbott Street from Royal to Rose Avenues.

Boys_Biking_Best_2_opt.jpgCadder Avenue Bike Lanes
A total of 1200m of bike lanes will be constructed along Cadder Avenue from Abbott to Richter Streets this summer.

BenLeeBikeFamily.jpgHoughton Road Multi-use Corridor
The new multi-use pathway, an alternative route for pedestrians and cyclists in Rutland will be constructed in July.

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Utility Projects

waterpump.jpgAdams Reservoir Transmission Main The second phase of the Cedar Creek Pump Station is now underway 

Highland-Graphic.jpgHighland Dr Drainage & Clifton Rd Watermain Replacement
Construction of a new storm sewer along Highland Dr N from Brandt's Creek to Clement Ave is underway and watermain replacement along Clifton Road.

MoyerRd_image.jpgMoyer Rd Drainage
This project has upgraded the existing outlet pipe from Moyer Road floodplain

Hall Rd iconHall Road and area Sewer Servicing In 2006, the City of Kelowna consulted with residents in planning for future sanitary sewer servicing in the Hall Road neighbourhood.

Forcemain & Lift Station on EthelEthel Street Forcemain & Brandt's Creek Lift Station
Upgrade of treatment plant and construction of a lift station and forcemain is underway.

Lawrence_UtilityEllis Street Utility Upgrades
Upgrades of sanitary and water utilities on Ellis Street between Harvey Avenue and the lane north of Lawrence Avenue are now complete.
 
highlight_wastewater.jpgWastewater Treatment Facility Upgrades 
Over the next four years, a $60 million upgrade to the treatment facility will expand capacity.

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