Infrastructure Projects

Vernon continues to invest in infrastructure for a sustainable future

In 2026, the City is investing $20 million in infrastructure projects across Vernon. These projects help maintain and improve the roads, utilities, and other key services that keep the city running smoothly, while also supporting Vernon’s growth and future needs. Investing in these assets ensures the we can continue providing reliable services for everyone who lives, works, and visits here.

2026 Infrastructure Open House – March 2
Date: Monday, March 2 from 4 pm to 6 pm
Location: Recreation Centre Auditorium - 3310 - 37 Ave
RSVP not required - drop by anytime!

Join us for the City’s 2026 Infrastructure Open House! Come and learn about the City’s upcoming infrastructure projects for 2026. Meet representatives from Greater Vernon Water, BC Hydro, the Polson Park Revitalization, and the Active Living Centre project. They’ll share updates, answer your questions, and give you a closer look at the projects shaping our community.

Current Infrastructure Projects

Start Date End Date

Cemetery Irrigation System Upgrades

The existing irrigation infrastructure at Pleasant Valley Cemetery is outdated, hard to operate,…
Mar 2, 2026 Apr 30, 2026 View

2026-24: Pleasant Valley Cemetery Columbarium

The Columbarium Development Project, as recommended in the 2018 Cemetery Master Plan, aims to…
Sep 1, 2026 Nov 30, 2026 View

2026-22: Parks Infrastructure Renewal (DND Field #5 Ball Diamond Renewal)

Field #5 at the DND grounds requires renewal due to increased use, evolving safety standards, and…
Jul 1, 2026 Nov 30, 2026 View

2026-22 Parks Infrastructure Renewal (DND Lighting Electrical System)

The DND grounds contain eight baseball diamonds, three of which require lighting replacement. The…
Jul 1, 2026 Nov 2, 2026 View

2026-19: VWRC Flood Mitigation

Following the VWRC Flood Hazard Assessment completed in 2023, several flood mitigation projects…
Aug 3, 2026 Sep 30, 2026 View

2026-16: Okanagan Landing Sanitary Sewer Municipal Fee

The City of Vernon is working to extend its sanitary sewer collection system to un-serviced areas…
Mar 1, 2026 Oct 31, 2026 View

2026-08 Integrated Stormwater Management Plan

Introduction The City of Vernon is undertaking a comprehensive update of its stormwater planning…
Jan 1, 2026 Dec 31, 2027 View

2026-06: 39th Avenue Crossing Rehabilitation

In 2024, the City completed a Creek Crossing Inventory Assessment that identified the need for an…
Aug 3, 2026 Sep 30, 2026 View

2026-05: Storm Maintenance and Asset Renewal

Administration completed an asset management review of the City’s drainage infrastructure in 2015…
Jul 6, 2026 Sep 30, 2026 View

2026-04: Priority Drainage Improvement

The Drainage Infrastructure Prioritization Plan (DIPP) was completed to develop a strategy to…
May 4, 2026 Sep 30, 2026 View

2026-03: Building Facility Renewal – Kal Tire Place Condenser Replacement

This project is part of the City of Vernon's 2025 to 2029 Five-Year Rolling Infrastructure Plan, is…
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2026-02: Kalamalka Lake Road - 14th Ave to Hwy 6 & Multi-use Path to East Hill

  This project is driven by the active transportation connections outlined in the Master…
Feb 6, 2026 Nov 27, 2026 View

2026-01: 43 Avenue Corridor Improvement Project

The 43rd Avenue Corridor Improvement Project is part of the City of Vernon's 2025 to 2029 Five-Year…
Sep 1, 2025 Nov 1, 2026 View

2025-25: Transportation Safety Improvements

This project will perform safety improvements to intersections and construct crosswalks on roadways…
Mar 18, 2024 Nov 29, 2024 View

2025-12: Parks Infrastructure Renewal (Sawicki Playground)

The City of Vernon is initiating a playground renewal project at Sawicki Park, located at 996…
Apr 1, 2026 Jun 30, 2026 View

2025-07: 27th Avenue Rail Crossing

The 27th Ave rail upgrade project is identified in the City’s Master Transportation Plan and…
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2025-06: Phoenix Drive Silver Star Road Roundabout

LATEST UPDATE JANUARY, 2026: The art piece installation was delayed to 2026 as the pole…
Apr 22, 2025 Sep 30, 2025 View

2025-03: Polson Park Vernon Creek Naturalization - Phase 2

The City is working to naturalize Vernon Creek through Polson Park over 2 phases. Construction of…
Jun 2, 2025 Nov 30, 2025 View

2025-02: Priority Drainage Improvement

The Priority Drainage Improvement project is an annually funded project to help manage emerging…
May 28, 2025 Feb 14, 2026 View

2024-23: Pleasant Valley Road to 20th Street Multi-Use Path

This project is the construction of a multi-use path connecting the previously constructed multi-…
May 6, 2024 May 30, 2025 View