Wedoany.com Report on Feb 24th, The City of Kelowna has announced the advancement of 63 utility projects aimed at strengthening water infrastructure and enhancing the reliability of water supply, wastewater treatment, and stormwater management systems. These projects include 37 that will enter the construction phase in 2025, with the remainder in the design stage, preparing for future upgrades.
Rod MacLean, Manager of Utility Services for the City of Kelowna, stated, "Strengthening our water supply, wastewater treatment, stormwater, and flood protection systems means enhancing the reliability of the services our residents depend on. With over $42.5 million invested in critical utility projects this year, we are working behind the scenes to ensure major road upgrades follow the completion of underground infrastructure improvements, while protecting residences, supporting Kelowna's growth, and extending the lifespan of key infrastructure."
Water infrastructure improvements include the Cedar Creek Water System upgrade, which will increase its capacity by nearly 70% and add new water storage facilities, providing reliable drinking water and fire protection supply to the Kettle Valley, Southeast Kelowna, and Mission areas. The first phase is scheduled to begin in Spring 2026.
The Water Street Pump Station project will commence construction in 2025, upgrading the station serving the downtown core and surrounding communities, with completion expected in Summer 2026. The Royal View Water Main project will install a new water main to increase drinking water capacity for communities north, east, and south of downtown, replacing aging pipes and avoiding landslide risk areas. Work will continue from 2025 through mid-2026.
The Glenmore Storm Main upgrade project will rehabilitate aging metal pipes using cured-in-place pipe lining to convey local runoff and a portion of Brandt Creek flow, with work anticipated to start in Summer 2026. These water infrastructure projects aim to support the long-term growth of the City of Kelowna, ensuring the stability and sustainability of utility services.
