RDCO Board highlights

The following are highlights of the Regional District of Central Okanagan board meeting held Thursday May 10. 

 

Gas Tax Funding Applications

The Regional Board has approved submission of two applications for possible Federal Gas Tax funding for two large projects.

One application for the Gas Tax Innovation Fund is for up to $2-million in upgrades to the Killiney Beach Water System.  The system, built in the 1980’s requires significant upgrades to ensure adequate storage capacity to meet demands while meeting water quality objectives.

The second application is to the Gas Tax General Strategic Priorities Fund for approximately $1-million to upgrade the existing effluent pipe into Okanagan Lake from the Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant.  The existing pipe which discharges treated and disinfected water into the lake was installed in 1988 and is nearing capacity and a second pipe would be installed to meet future needs.

Okanagan Centre Safe Harbour Contract

The Regional Board has awarded a contract for construction of a new south breakwater at Okanagan Centre Safe Harbour Regional Park.  The bid of $124,414.08 (including HST) submitted by Burton Marine Pile Driving Incorporated provides the best overall value to the Regional District of the two proposals received that met all of the project’s mandatory criteria.  It’s anticipated all work will be complete by June 21st.  In addition, Parks Services staff will assess and provide additional information regarding the costs and funding for repairs and/or replacement for the north breakwater for consideration of the Board during the 2013 budget discussion.

Regional Board Meetings

Regional District office – 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna (Woodhaven Board Room).  Residents are welcome to attend.

• Monday, May 28th  – 7:00 pm
• Thursday, June 14th – following 8:30 am Governance and Services Committee meeting