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Closures at sntsk'il'ntən - Black Mountain Regional Park
Posted on Friday, August 23, 2024 12:11 PM
Some trails and parking at sntsk'il'ntən - Black Mountain Regional Park will have intermittent closures next week. The sntsk'il'ntən trail will be closed intermittently between 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday, August 26th to Friday, August 30th, 2024.
The closures will be as follows:
- Monday the Swainson Road parking lot and trailhead will be closed
- Tuesday to Friday both the Swainson Road trailhead and Joe Riche Road trailhead will be closed
Closure will allow crews to resurface the sntsk'il'ntən trail....
Regional Board meeting highlights - August 22
Posted on Thursday, August 22, 2024 03:26 PM
Notice on Title - 4359 Maxwell Road
The Regional Board directed staff to proceed with the filing of a Notice on Title for 4359 Maxwell Road, due to ongoing non-compliance with RDCO Building Bylaw No. 1482. The Notice on Title serves as notification to anyone searching a property title that the property may be in breach of bylaws or regulations. The filing of a Notice is not intended to be a punitive action; rather, it is a method to protect future owners and others with an interest in the...
Temporary closure of Mission Creek Greenway for flood protection work
Posted on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 12:16 PM
A portion of the Mission Creek Greenway will be closed to all pedestrians and cyclists between the Robert Hobson Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan (RHEECO) and KLO Road between August 21 and 22, 2024. Visitors are asked to plan accordingly and adhere to signage, barriers and worker direction.
Construction will place and compact gravel along portions of the Greenway to raise its height for flood protection. During this time, heavy equipment including dump trucks, a bulldozer and a...
Post-wildfire areas overland flooding and debris awareness
Posted on Friday, August 16, 2024 04:10 PM
Areas recently impacted by wildfires have a higher likelihood of overland flow and landslides. With the recent rains and debris overflow on Westside Road, the RDCO reminds residents adjacent to wildfire-effected areas and waterways to be aware of changes that may affect slope instability and to monitor for potential overland flooding.
Vegetation is an important factor in the absorption of rainfall. The rate of erosion declines with time but may last between 3 to 10 years depending on several...
Wildfire recovery in Rose Valley Regional Park moves forward
Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2024 11:35 AM
A year after the Grouse Complex wildfire, the ongoing closure of two Regional Parks underscores the importance of safety as the recovery process moves ahead with a planned, phased approach.
“Reopening closed parks is a priority for our staff, but safety comes first, and we are moving forward with a carefully phased plan that takes into account the needs of the community, requirements of funding and environmental stewardship,” says Wayne Darlington, Interim Director Parks Services. “There is...
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