Project Details:

• A $3.86 million contract has been awarded to Dawson Construction Limited from Kamloops to resurface 11 km of Highway 97C from Pennask Creek Bridge to Johns Creek, approximately 37 km from the Highway 97 junction near Peachland, giving motorists using the Okanagan Connector a smoother, safer ride.
  • Resurfacing work is expected to start in June, and is scheduled to be completed in mid-August.
• Improvements to Highway 33 from Muir Road to Mills Road will include road resurfacing and safety improvements for pedestrians and transit users.
  • The safety improvements will be tendered this spring.
  • The resurfacing will be tendered this summer.
  • For both projects, completion is anticipated for the fall.
• Signing improvements to Highway 33 at 8 Mile Curve will increase safety for motorists in this location. LED chevrons will be installed, and the overhead flashing sign and static advisory signs will be upgraded to better warn motorists of the curve ahead.
  • Work is anticipated to be completed this spring.

Quotes:

“A safe, fast, and convenient road network is vital to support the flow of goods to and from market. Providing over $6 million in provincial funding will ensure this objective continues to be met.”

-          Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick

“These improvements enhance our number one priority – safe and smooth travel for motorists and pedestrians who use our highways.”

-          Penticton MLA Bill Barisoff

Learn more:

• Learn more about transportation projects happening throughout B.C. at: www.th.gov.bc.ca/tranprojectsbc/

Project Details:

• A $3.86 million contract has been awarded to Dawson Construction Limited from Kamloops to resurface 11 km of Highway 97C from Pennask Creek Bridge to Johns Creek, approximately 37 km from the Highway 97 junction near Peachland, giving motorists using the Okanagan Connector a smoother, safer ride.
  • Resurfacing work is expected to start in June, and is scheduled to be completed in mid-August.
• Improvements to Highway 33 from Muir Road to Mills Road will include road resurfacing and safety improvements for pedestrians and transit users.
  • The safety improvements will be tendered this spring.
  • The resurfacing will be tendered this summer.
  • For both projects, completion is anticipated for the fall.
• Signing improvements to Highway 33 at 8 Mile Curve will increase safety for motorists in this location. LED chevrons will be installed, and the overhead flashing sign and static advisory signs will be upgraded to better warn motorists of the curve ahead.
  • Work is anticipated to be completed this spring.

Quotes:

“Enhancing safety on our roadways is a top priority. These road improvements will also ensure people across the Central Okanagan are connected and increase ease of travel for tourists.”

-          Kelowna-Mission MLA Steve Thomson

“These improvements enhance our number one priority – safe and smooth travel for motorists and pedestrians who use our highways.”

-          Penticton MLA Bill Barisoff

Learn more:

• Learn more about transportation projects happening throughout B.C. at: www.th.gov.bc.ca/tranprojectsbc/

• Central Okanagan Regional District: $18,978
• Kelowna: $217,238
• Lake Country: $12,818
• West Kelowna: $37,502

Quotes:

“As Climate Action Charter signatories, Kelowna and West Kelowna are making real progress towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 33 per cent by 2020. It’s good to see $286,536 in Carbon Tax funding being returned to the Central Okanagan, helping them achieve this important target.“

-          Westside-Kelowna MLA Ben Stewart

“I am a big supporter of the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program and the role it plays helping communities achieve their climate action goals. The $12,818 in funding for Lake Country will certainly help sustain this effort in our community.”

-          Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick

Learn more:

• Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program: http://www.cscd.gov.bc.ca/lgd/greencommunities/carip.htm

For more information:

• Full application information is available online at: http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/gaming/.

Organizations Receiving Grants:

• Kelowna-Rutland Lions Club – $35,000
• Senior Citizens Association of B.C. #55 – $13,000
• Reach Out Youth Counselling & Family Services Society – $80,000
• Air Cadet League of Canada 909 Peregrine Sponsoring Committee – $4,000
• Kelowna District 4-H Council – $4,600
• Central Okanagan Elizabeth Fry Society – $70,000
• C.N.I.B. – Southern Interior Region – $100,000
• Rutland Elementary Community School Society – $38,350
• New Opportunities For Women (Now) Canada Society – $60,000
• Spring Valley Seniors Society – $11,900
• Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society – $53,500
• Cathedral Church Of St. Michael And All Angels – Council – $5,000
• YMCA of Okanagan Association – $175,000
• Scouts Canada – 1st North Glenmore – $2,500
• Adult Integrated Mental Health Services Society – $30,000
• Daycare Connection Childcare Society – $14,000
• Rotary Club of Kelowna – $16,000
• Clubhouse Child Care Center – $100,000
• Inn From The Cold – Kelowna – $24,000
• Central Okanagan Emergency Shelter Society – $66,000
• Project Literacy – Kelowna Society – $75,000