The mission of the Regional District is to help protect the quality of life for all citizens by planning for the future, while delivering efficient and cost effective services to the region.
Services that are provided by the Regional District to Electoral Area residents include:
- Waste water treatment
- Solid waste collection
- Fire department services
- Building permits and inspections (Electoral Areas only)
- Planning (Electoral Areas only)
As well, the District provides region-wide services such as:
- Regional parks and facilities
- Regional emergency response plan
- 9-1-1 service
- Dog licenses and control
- Recycling collection
- Waste collection
- Yard waste collection
- Invasive species enforcement
- Mosquito control
- Fringe area planning
What we're known for
- Okanagan lifestyle
- A four-season playground
- Beautiful parks and recreational facilities
- World-renowned wastewater treatment process called the “Westbank Process”
Where we're located
We are located in the heart of the scenic Okanagan Valley in beautiful British Columbia, just a five-hour drive from Vancouver and the Lower Mainland and about two hours north of the State of Washington border along Highway 97.
Our office is located at 1450 KLO Road in Kelowna BC.
Areas we cover
Created in 1967, the Regional District is one of 27 in the Province (detailed map). It is made up of two unincorporated electoral areas and the four member municipalities of Kelowna, West Kelowna, Peachland and Lake Country.
How we operate
We operate using a Board of Directors that manage fiscal and policy issues arising as part of local governance. Appointed and elected members represent the three municipalities, two electoral areas of the District and Westbank First Nation.
The strategic priorities crafted by the Regional Board guide the work we do, as well as the programs and services provided by the RDCO. View our Strategic Priorities 2019 - 2022 (2020 Update).
For general information about the Regional District form of local government, visit the BC Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - regional districts in BC webpage.