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City of Kelowna91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s 10-Year Capital Plan to spend $2.59B

Investment in transportation has doubled according to a draft report going to council
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Kelowna council chambers. Photo | Black Press file photo

Transportation takes up the largest slice of the city91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s 10-year Capital Plan at $726 million.

The largest projects are the Highway 33/Clement Avenue extension, the KLO Bridge replacement, upgrades to major intersections, active transportation corridors, and transit and programs.

Investment in transportation has doubled according to a draft report going to council on Aug. 26. 

The Transportation Accelerator Program (TAP) sets aside $170 million for road improvements:

  • Frost Road to Chute Lake;
  • Hollywood Rd. - Sexmsith to John Hindle;
  • Burtch Rd. - Springfield to KLO;
  • Glenmore Rd. - Union to Snowsell; 
  • Lakeshore Rd - Lanfranco to Cook and Lexington to DeHart.

Other investments in the Capital Plan highlight buildings (including recreation and culture) at $441M, and parks at $358M. 

The building portfolio adds significant investment to renew and modernize several projects:

  • Parkinson Recreation Centre redevelopment - $189 million;
  • Building renewal - $80 million;
  • MNP expansion - $43 million;
  • Glenmore Protective Services building - $39 million;
  • Mission Activity Centre - $28 million;
  • Glenmore Activity Centre - $24 million;
  • Rutland Lions Activity Centre - $23 million.

Approximately $553 is earmarked for water, wasterwater, storm drainage and solid waste projects. Fire services, real estate/parking, vehicles/equipment, and information services total $165M.

Funding for the Capital Plan comes from taxation and reserves ($1.023B), borrowing ($677M), development cost charges ($665M), and grants ($229M).



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