Construction has been delayed due to thick frost in the road. The contractor is liaising with the local businesses to inform them that the new start date will be weather dependent. The road will be re-opened until such time as construction can commence.
A Recreation Master Plan is being developed for the Greater Vernon area including the City of Vernon, the District of Coldstream, and Areas B (Swan Lake) & C (BX). The Master Plan will be used by the Greater Vernon municipalities as decisions are made about recreation facilities, active…
29 Avenue, from 30 Street to 32 Street, will be closed to through traffic starting the week of February 5, and continuing for several months. The road closure is necessary to complete rehabilitation of road and utilities on 29 Avenue. Businesses in the construction area will be accessible during…
Following a very successful Vernon & Area 2017 55+ BC Games, the Local Host Society declared a Legacy Fund of approximately $50,000 and announced that award amounts up to $5,000 would be awarded to eligible Vernon & Area organizations. The Local Host Society has now extended the deadline…
City of Vernon has been recognized by the British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) for excellence in procurement this year, a first for the industry.
Procuring construction services in the public sector is a highly specialized practice requiring unique experience, knowledge and skill. With…
City of Vernon Council received a presentation on January 22, 2018 on preliminary development concepts for the 20 acre McMechan reservoir site located at 901 39 Avenue. Vernon Reservoir Developments Ltd. and their design team, including Bluegreen Architecture - the architecture firm behind The…
A new park along Okanagan Lake is on the horizon for 2018. The City has developed a preliminary design for several properties along Lakeshore Road that includes picnic tables, bocce courts, accessible swings, a parking lot, naturalized areas, signage, and gathering spaces. Construction on the park…
City of Vernon Council has endorsed the creation of a new Climate Action Task Force to address climate change in the community. The task force will be made up of representatives from fields such as science and technology, education, business and health, as well as community stewardship groups.…
REVISED: Recreation Master Plan logo included as image.
A Recreation Master Plan is being developed for the Greater Vernon area including the City of Vernon, the District of Coldstream, and Areas B (Swan Lake) & C (BX).
To kickoff off the Master Plan process Greater Vernon Recreation and RC…
The regional partners of the Vernon Regional Transit Service are committed to improving the service and ensuring its efficient operation. As part of a joint review, the processes for the shared aspects of the Transit Service were analysed leading to a new agreement being made regarding the shared…
