City advancing 63 utilities projects across Kelowna in 2026
News Release
Kelowna residents can expect continued investment in essential infrastructure this year as the City advances 63 utilities projects to support growth, protect Okanagan Lake and maintain reliable services. Thirty‑seven of these projects are moving into construction or continuing from 2025, while the remaining projects are in design to support future upgrades.
“Strengthening our water, wastewater, stormwater and flood protection systems means strengthening the reliability of the services residents depend on,” said Rod MacLean, Utility Services Department Manager. “With over $42.5 million invested in essential utility projects this year, we’re doing the behind‑the‑scenes work which assures that underground infrastructure improvements are done prior to major road upgrades, while protecting homes, supporting Kelowna’s growth and extending the lifespan of critical infrastructure.”
Several projects are scheduled or underway, including upgrades to the Cedar Creek water system to increase capacity and storage, replacement of the Water Street Lift Station serving downtown Kelowna, construction of the Royal View water transmission main, and rehabilitation of the Glenmore Storm trunk using cured‑in‑place‑pipe lining that minimizes excavation and surface disruption.
In addition to major City projects, utilities investments include ongoing maintenance of water mains, wastewater pump stations, stormwater pipes, culverts and ditches; all to ensure safe drinking water, flood protection, and treated wastewater needed to support our growing community and protecting Okanagan Lake.
Residents can explore what’s coming soon near them at kelowna.ca/cityprojects. The interactive map shows project locations, timelines and how this year’s investments continue to make Kelowna an even better place to live, work and play.
Additional project-related information:
Cedar Creek Water Upgrades
The Cedar Creek water system is set for upgrades to meet long term growth needs in Kelowna’s south end. The upgrade will increase the capacity by nearly 70 per cent and add new water storage to ensure reliable drinking water and fire fighting supply for families and businesses in the Kettle Valley, south-east Kelowna and Mission areas. Work will be completed in phases with the first phase starting this spring.
Water Street Lift Station
The Water Street Lift Station is one of the City’s most critical wastewater facilities, serving the downtown and surrounding neighbourhoods. Construction started in 2025 to upgrade the aging facility while increasing capacity, improving reliability and protecting Okanagan Lake. This project is on-schedule for completion in summer 2026.
Royal View Transmission Main
This new water transmission main provides added capacity for drinking water to neighbourhoods north, east and south of downtown. It replaces an aging pipeline and now avoids a slope with known slide risks. Work began in 2025 and will continue into mid‑2026.
Glenmore Storm Trunk Upgrade
The existing Glenmore storm trunk is a key part of the City’s stormwater system, carrying local runoff and portions of Brandt’s Creek under Glenmore Road between Mountain Avenue and Highland Drive. The pipe will not be replaced but rehabilitated using a cured‑in‑place‑pipe (CIPP) liner which reinforces the aging metal pipe, while assuring minimal disruption to the surrounding area. Work is expected to begin this summer.
