INFORMATION RELEASE

The community of Okanagan Falls in Electoral Area “D” is set to receive significant infrastructure investments in 2024 and 2025. This includes a $6.5 million investment in the wastewater and water systems, which will benefit current residents and support the area’s needs as additional housing is developed.

A portion of the anticipated $6.5 million investment is in the form of grants, some of which are still not confirmed. The balance of $2.975 million will come from reserves, Gas Tax, or grants that have been received, including the Growing Communities Fund.

“This investment in infrastructure is essential to facilitate already planned development in Okanagan Falls, specifically the additional housing,” said Matt Taylor, Electoral Area “D” Director. “This includes market-based and supported housing, which is needed in the community and surrounding areas.”

The Okanagan Falls Wastewater System will receive a total of $1.7 million in 2024 and 2025. This follows a $2 million dewatering solids processing upgrade completed at the wastewater treatment plant in 2023. The Okanagan Falls Water System is set to receive an estimated total of $4.8 million in 2024 and 2025.

“Developers are doing their part working to bring market-based housing to the area,” said Taylor. “I am asking the provincial government to do their part through grants for supported housing and other worthy initiatives. This planned infrastructure expenditure demonstrates that local government is doing its part too.”

For further information, please call Matt Taylor, Electoral Area “D” Director at 250-460-0980.

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Mark Pendergraft, Chair
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen

Matt Taylor, Electoral Area “D” Director
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen 

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