Vernon Council approved the use of an additional $560,000 from Development Cost Charge (DCC) funds to allow the Kalamalka Lake Road/Okanagan Rail Trail Connector project to move forward this year. The tender is awarded to LB Chapman Construction Ltd. with work scheduled to start on site in two weeks.
The project budget is now $4,028,459 and is funded as follows:
- Infrastructure and casino reserves - $1,313,833
- DCC reserve - $1,223,235
- Grants, sidewalk gifting and works contributions - $630,704
- Taxation - $860,687
The Okanagan Rail Trail has the potential to be a premier attraction in the Okanagan, building on many other lifestyle amenities that the region has to offer. The trail connection between Vernon and the Rail Trial via Kalamalka Lake Road will allow Vernon to maximize the economic benefits of the rail trail.
The public and media will be kept fully informed of any traffic disruptions and all reasonable efforts will be made to make all aware that the businesses on Kalamalka Lake Road are open as usual.