Capital Projects
Capital Projects
We’re investing in big capital projects to meet the needs of our growing city.
Kelowna is growing fast. In response, we’re accelerating investment in crucial capital projects like roads, underground utilities, recreation facilities, and so much more – so we can keep pace with growth. See how we're building the City of the Future one infrastructure project at a time.
We're making big investments this year
Curious to see which projects are breaking ground or nearing completion this year? Explore the City Projects Map to see current investments in transportation, parks, utilities, public safety, and so much more. For a detailed view of projects and funding, look inside the City Budget.
City Projects Map
Projects are planned for the next decade
The 10-Year Capital Plan is our City’s blueprint for big infrastructure investments over the next decade. The plan is endorsed each year by Council, and approved projects are included in the annual City Budget. The 10-Year Capital Plan is informed by the Official Community Plan master growth strategy and the 2030 Infrastructure Plan.
10 Year Capital Plan
Roads bundle
Thanks to our Transportation Accelerator Program, we're speeding up the delivery of road extensions and improvements ahead of the 10-Year Capital Plan. See the City Project Map for details.
City Projects Map
Recreation bundle
Through our Building a Stronger Kelowna (BSK) initiative, we're building recreation facilities and sports fields at Parkinson, Mission, Glenmore and Rutland—to leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.
BSK Projects
Why we bundle
We're delivering infrastructure projects more quickly and at a lower cost by "bundling" smaller projects together. This strategy attracts larger construction firms to establish offices in Kelowna, which increases market capacity by bringing in skilled workers and creating more local jobs.
Bid Process
Big projects, shared costs
Big projects come with big price tags. Luckily we’re sharing the cost of new capital projects with developers using Development Cost Charges (DCC). The City’s 20-year Servicing Plan outlines our cost-sharing approach to development—so we can accommodate future growth while minimizing the tax burden on our residents.
20-Year Servicing Plan
Raising project funds as we go
We've changed the way we fund multi-year capital projects to remove barriers to development. Instead of securing all funds upfront, we're now raising project funds annually. This streamlined cash flow model minimizes carryover funds from one budget to the next and ensures a steady, predictable tax demand. The proof is in the budget.
