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Service interruption and Boil Water Notice for some customers of the Falcon Ridge water system
Posted on Monday, July 29, 2024 09:17 AM
The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) is providing advance notice of a construction related water interruption and a precautionary Boil Water Notice for some customers of the Falcon Ridgewater system.
Starting at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, the following properties will be without water during the day as three new properties on the east portion of the water system are connected.
- 8315-8457 Peregrine Road
Water service should be restored for any affected properties as quickly as...
Regional Board meeting highlights - July 25
Posted on Friday, July 26, 2024 09:01 AM
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-281 – Kangaroo Creek Farm
Following a public hearing, the Regional Board gave second and third reading for a site-specific text amendment to allow for the continuation of a petting zoo at Kangaroo Creek Farm at 5932 Old Vernon Road.
Representatives from the BC SPCA presented an update to the Regional Board on their adoption services and the spay/neuter/ID fund (SN1F). In 2023, 647 spay/neuter certificates were issued, and 58 animals were...
Second round of catch basin treatments
Posted on Friday, July 19, 2024 09:06 AM
The second round of catch basin mosquito control hits many Central Okanagan neighbourhoods next week.
From July 21 to 26, Regional District Mosquito Control program crew wearing high visibility vests will be riding electric bicycles, driving scooters or vehicles with Mosquito Control signage, dropping water soluble pouches containing an environmentally approved mosquito larvicide into the roadside catch basins.
Approximately 12,000 roadside catch basins will be treated as part of the RDCO...
Celebrating 50 years of Regional Parks
Posted on Thursday, July 18, 2024 09:53 AM
This year, the Regional District of Central Okanagan celebrates its 50-year anniversary of Regional Parks. To mark the occasion the RDCO is hosting a birthday celebration at Kaloya Regional Park; one of the first official Regional Parks.
All are welcome to join the festivities in Lake Country on Saturday, July 20 between 10:00 am and 2:30 pm., which is also national Canada Parks Day. All ages are invited to join parks interpreters for guided walks, outdoor games, craft tables, nature programs...
Flood protection and fish habitat improvement along Mission Creek begins
Posted on Friday, July 12, 2024 09:17 AM
Construction work for the planned installation of four riffles in a portion of Mission Creek will occur between July 15 until August 31 in Mission Creek Regional Park. Area closures, trail detours and designated crossings will be in place to accommodate the project.
The work to install riffles for flood protection and improved fish habitat will begin with clearing brush and selective tree falling along the creek. Nearby residents and park visitors should expect to hear construction noise and will...