Kelowna

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Context Plan from March 21, 2012

Plans for the much anticipated Queensway pier and marina will be unveiled to the public for the first time Saturday.

A public open house displaying plans for the new structure is planned for Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Kerry Park.

Back in March, Kelowna City Council awarded the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Queensway Marina to Westcorp Properties Inc.

Westcorp estimates the capital cost of the project at over $4M. The city is contributing $200,000.

The company will also derive revenue from running the boat moorage, pier and marina for 15 years.

The pier and marina will be located off the shore of Kerry Park. It will include:

• A public pier, over 6 metres wide, extending 150 metres out into Okanagan Lake.
• Moorage slips for approximately 68 boats, including 27 for hourly and day-use moorage, 30 for temporary overnight moorage and 11 for rental boat moorage.
• A boat and watercraft rental business and marine fuelling station, operated by Eldorado Marina.
• The existing commercial tour boats will be relocated from the foot of Bernard Avenue to a new and improved facility at the foot of Queensway Avenue.

"Westcorp is excited to participate in the first step of what we hope will be many in evolving our downtown into the best place it can be," says Westcorp President and CEO, Phil Milroy.

"We are thrilled to be a part of something that will become so integral to the enjoyment of our downtown and waterfront."

Approvals for the project are still required from several provincial and federal agencies.

Construction on the facility is expected to begin in late 2012 or early 2013 with opening scheduled for May of next year.

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Suggest look of the pier from Mar. 21, 2012