Transmission Mains Construction

Project updates - May 2023

Sunnyside construction updates:

Temporary closure of a section of Ogden Road: May 30 to June 30 - Ogden Road from Boucherie Road to Ourtoland Road will be temporarily closed to vehicle traffic for deep excavation work. Traffic accessing Boucherie Road will be detoured via Ourtoland Road to Trevor Drive/Guidi Road/Hudson Road.
This section of Ogden Road will be closed all hours, including evenings and weekends.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during construction.
Read the Traffic Advisory for more details.

West Kelowna Estates construction updates:

A single-lane alternating traffic pattern is in effect for Peak Point Drive residents from Peak Point Drive to West Kelowna Road. Westlake Road is scheduled to re-open to through traffic in June, subject to weather conditions, contractor schedule changes and other factors.
On May 26, crews completed paving work on Westlake Road from Starlight Crescent to Peak Point Drive and Westlake Road re-opened to traffic.
During paving, residents located on Peak Point Drive will access the detour north on Westlake Road to Horizon Drive.
Read the Traffic Advisory for more information.

Delivering clean, reliable drinking water to the community

The Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant (RVWTP) is the single largest construction project the City of West Kelowna has undertaken and construction is well underway, thanks to a federal and provincial grant of $41 million awarded under the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund.

The last and final phase of construction of the plant requires the installation of critical water transmission main infrastructure in the Sunnyside and West Kelowna Estates neighbourhoods.

Transmission main construction is underway and is anticipated to be complete in 2023. We thank you for your patience and understanding while we build.

Transmission mains construction
What to expect during construction
Detour routes - NEW!
Active transportation upgrades

October 2022: Transmission main construction begins
Early 2023: Testing and flushing of mains begins
Spring 2023: Active transportation upgrades begin
Late Spring/Early Summer 2023: Project complete

Timelines are subject to weather, contractor timelines and other factors. Please visit this page regularly for updates.

The City of West Kelowna operates five legacy water systems that will be combined into two systems once the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant is complete in 2023. When watermain construction is complete, these underground pipes will connect residents on the West Kelowna Estates and Sunnyside/Pritchard water systems to the new Rose Valley Water Service Area.

Crews will install 3.7 kilometres of underground watermains in two sections:

Sunnyside: On Menu Road through Ourtoland and Ogden Roads to the Ogden-Boucherie intersection.
West Kelowna Estates: On Westlake Road from the Starlight Crescent intersection through Parkinson Road.

To shorten the overall construction schedule, both sections of transmission mains will be installed at the same time.

When construction is complete and the plant is operational, water will flow from the treated water storage reservoir, through the distribution system and the new transmission mains to individual properties. View the map to determine if you are located within the Local Area Service (LAS) that will be serviced by the RVWTP.

The new watermains will last about 80 years and contribute to a reliable and resilient water network. To minimize impacts on the community, construction is also being coordinated with active transportation upgrades on Westlake and Parkinson Roads, from West Kelowna Road to Pettman Road and with drainage improvements on Rosewood Drive.

Before upcoming construction starts in your neighbourhood, you'll receive a letter outlining the project schedule, construction impacts and other details. During installation of the transmission mains, you can expect:

crews will mobilize to the site
traffic pattern changes and periodic road closures
crews will dig a trench to install the new pipe
construction activity and equipment on the road
parking restrictions to allow for digging and movement of supplies and equipment
temporary water shutdowns as water main construction nears completion
restoration and finishing work

If you are travelling through the work area, please plan ahead, reduce your speed, expect delays and allow for extra time.

Together with the contractor, we will work with the public to minimize inconvenience of construction and listen to concerns and interests to ensure they are considered as construction progresses.

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Detour routes will be in place during construction to help keep our community moving.

West Kelowna Estates Transmission Main construction

From Tuesday, May 23 to Friday, May 26, crews will complete paving work on Westlake Road from Starlight Crescent to Peak Point Drive from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Once paving is complete, a single-lane alternating traffic pattern will be in effect for Peak Point Drive residents from Peak Point Drive to West Kelowna Road. Westlake Road is scheduled to re-open to through traffic in June, subject to weather conditions, contractor schedule changes and other factors. During paving, residents located on Peak Point Drive will access the detour north on Westlake Road to Horizon Drive

Westlake Road Traffic Pattern Changes:

Cyclists are encouraged to follow posted detours or dismount through the construction zone.
Access for transit and emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.

Sunnyside Transmission Main construction

Crews are working to complete the installation of water transmission mains in the Sunnyside neighbourhood. After completing the transmission mains work, crews will transition to connecting the newly installed mains to the Menu Road reservoir and pump station.

Menu Road, Ourtoland Road and Ogden Road construction: March 13 to mid-June

Ogden Road closure and detour: May 25 to June 30:

Ogden Road from Boucherie Road to Ourtoland Road will be temporarily closed to vehicle traffic until June 30. Detour route: Traffic accessing Boucherie Road will be detoured via Ourtoland Road to Trevor Drive/Guidi Road/Hudson Road.

Pedestrian access will be maintained during construction.

Motorists are reminded to reduce speeds and follow directions of traffic control personnel when travelling through the work area and detour route.

Speed control measures will be in place with a speed reader board and electronic message boards with “Slow Down” messaging along the detour route.
Cyclists are encouraged to follow posted detours or dismount through the construction zone.
Access for transit and emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.

To minimize the impacts to residents, construction is also being coordinated with active transportation upgrades to improve safety for people walking, cycling and driving.

Upgrades include:

1,300-metre delineated path on Westlake Road from West Kelowna Road to Pettman Road
700-metre bike lane on Parkinson Road to Pettman Road
street lighting on Westlake Road to Horizon Drive

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