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More construction coming to a road near you this summer.

Starting Monday, July 15, until mid-August, McCulloch Road will be closed between KLO and Reekie roads as work gets underway to install three new watermains.
 
“Watermain installation in this section of McCulloch will provide a critical link to the northern part of Southeast Kelowna, as part of this phase of the Kelowna Integrated Water Project,” said Patrick Aylard, Project Manager with the City. “We appreciate the continuing patience and cooperation of area residents, businesses and visitors while work is underway.”
 
A detour will be in place along East Kelowna, Reid, Pooley and Rose roads, and access to Hart Road will be available from Pooley Road. Residents and businesses located within the work zone will have access to their properties, and local businesses, transit and tourist routes will also remain open and accessible.
 
Two transit stops on McCulloch Road will be temporarily relocated, and transit routes serving this area may experience delays due to construction.  
 
The $86-million Phase 1 Integrated Water Project is expected to be complete by 2021 and will bring clean drinking water to more than 2,000 Southeast Kelowna households and a sustainable water supply to South Mission agriculture.