Funding for pathway in West Kelowna

The City of West Kelowna has received funding from the federal and provincial governments
for the construction of a continuous pathway as part of the Shannon Lake active transportation corridor.

Through the new COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream, the city received $973,150 for the project, with $778,488 from Ottawa, and a provincial contribution of $194,662.

“On behalf of council, I am extremely grateful to the federal and provincial governments for this funding to help deliver active transportation infrastructure for a more connected community,” Mayor Gord Milsom said. “As we were reminded during the COVID-19 pandemic, members of our community value active and healthy living – this funding will greatly serve the means to do just that with addition of sidewalks, bicycle lanes and safer connections for all.”

Council’s 2021 – 2022 Strategic Priorities Invest in Infrastructure identifies the $2.8 million Shannon Lake/Bartley/Stevens Roads project to improve traffic flow and increase safe active transportation options while enhancing access to the area.

Phase 1 of the project will begin this summer starting with the construction of a new roundabout and sidewalks at Shannon Lake/Bartley/Stevens Roads. In spring 2022, Phase 2 construction will include the extension of sidewalks on Stevens Road between Dominion and Westlake Roads.

Learn more about the city’s 2021 Capital Program at westkelownacity.ca/capitalprojects and keep updated by subscribing to e-News at westkelownacity.ca/subscribe.