Current capital projects

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We're working to create vibrant urban centres, a balanced transportation network and an inclusive community. Infrastructure projects improve and maintain outdoor spaces, buildings, active transportation networks, utilities, roads and bridges. 

Transportation Accelerator Program

The Transportation Accelerator Program (TAP) is a strategic initiative designed to speed up the delivery of key transportation projects and strengthen our transportation network. TAP includes several transportation projects that have been identified for accelerated design and delivery, ahead of their timelines in the Transportation Mater Plan and associated 10-Year Capital Plan.

Accelerated projects

Some of the accelerated projects you can expect to see in the near future include: 

  • Frost Road Extension: Killdeer Road to Chute Lake Road
  • Burtch Road Extension: Denver Road to K.L.O. Road
  • Hollywood Road Extension: John Hindle Drive to Sexsmith Road
  • Glenmore Road Improvements: Union Road to Scenic Road
  • Lakeshore Road Improvements: Swordy Road to Wilson Creek Bridge

These projects will provide multiple benefits to the community, such as enhancing mobility, safety, connectivity, and livability. Projects were prioritized based on the feasibility of accelerated delivery and considering scope, design, construction and permitting complexity (eg. environmental, archeological). The City plans to identify additional projects that can be accelerated over the next year. 

Find out more about these projects by clicking on them in the map below.

How TAP is funded

Kelowna is growing rapidly, faster than we anticipated. With more housing and commercial construction, Development Cost Charges (DCCs) revenue and reserves have increased, providing more funds for transportation infrastructure. By optimizing the use of DCCs, we can reduce the impact of inflation and increase the purchasing power of our reserves.

The objective of this project is to upgrade the water infrastructure along Okanagan Boulevard from Kingsway to Richter Street.

Est. cost: $450,000
Est. start: Summer 2025
Est. end: Fall 2025

The extension of Frost Road to Chute Lake Road will provide a new connection between Chute Lake Road and Gordon Drive, including a new roundabout at the intersection of...

Est. cost: $6M
Est. start: Oct 2024
Est. end: Fall 2025

The Gaston Ave & Ellis St crosswalk project is located in the city's Downtown Urban Centre.

Est. cost: $12,500
Est. start: Spring 2025
Est. end: Fall 2025

The Glenmeadows Rd & Yates Rd crosswalk project is located in the city's Core Area in Glenmore and includes concrete curb extensions and accessibility improvements....

Est. cost: $70,000
Est. start: Spring 2025
Est. end: Fall 2025

Paving of roadway

Est. start: Spring 2025
Est. end: Fall 2025

This is the second phase of the Glenmore 5 DCC project with construction phased over several years.

Est. cost: $6.5 million
Est. start: Spring 2026
Est. end: Fall 2026

New protective services campus including construction of Fire Hall #5 to replace the existing Glenmore Fire Hall currently located at 550 Valley Road N.

Est. cost: $39M
Est. start: 2025
Est. end: 2028

Milling and paving of roadway.

Est. start: Summer 2025
Est. end: Fall 2025

Glenmore Recreation Park is a recreation park in the north end of the city that will provide residents with recreation and community facilities. The park is a multi-year...

Est. cost: $9.0 million
Est. start: Spring, 2025
Est. end: Summer, 2026

Project Overview

Est. cost: $10.3 million
Est. start: Spring 2025
Est. end: Fall 2025