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June 25, 2010 Peachland, BC
Volume 06 | Number 25
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Director of operations, Doug Allin, and Councillor Peter Schierbeck (shown left to right) look on as Provincial MLA Bill Barisoff, Mayor Keith Fielding, and Federal MP Stockwell Day prepare to break sod at MonPhoto Phil Seipp day’s groundbreaking ceremony.
Construction of Centennial Way well underway By Phil Seipp
Following Monday’s groundbreaking ceremony, construction on Peachland’s Beach Avenue, Centennial Way is officially underway. About thirty people attended the ceremony to listen to remarks from representatives of three levels of government and to witness them breaking sod for the new landscaping along the lake. Mayor Keith Fielding opened the celebration by thanking all those
who have worked hard to bring this new vision of Peachland’s waterfront to this stage. He went on to emphasize the environmental aspects of the new walkway, drawing special attention to the xeroscaping approach that was incorporated in the design. He noted that the overall design would help to mitigate the effects of run-off water from the roadway entering the lake. Provincial MLA Bill Barisoff highlighted the level of cooperation between levels of
government that helped bring the project to fruition. He mentioned that Peachland did a great job of getting the project ready for a funding application and in cooperating with federal and provincial authorities. Federal MP Stockwell Day mentioned that he used to live in Peachland and run along Beach Avenue. He said he often felt frustrated that there wasn’t a better pathway for runners, walkers and cyclists along such a beautiful part of Okanagan Lake.
He also placed this project in a wider context of stimulus spending to help communities create jobs during the current recession. Total cost of the project is estimated at $3,390,000, with one– third coming from each of the two senior levels of government and the other third coming from development cost charges levied and collected by the District of Peachland. There will be no new direct taxation paying for construction. For Peachlanders and
visitors there will be disruptions while the project moves along. Work will proceed in three phases between now and the end of October, with construction mostly confi ned to 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. between Monday and Friday, with some work also being done on some Saturdays. The fi rst phase will be completed from June to August between 12th and 8th Streets. The second phase will cover 8th to 5th Streets from August to September. The fi-
nal phase is scheduled for late September to the end of October and will deal with the area from 12th to 13th Streets. As there will be temporary changes in parking availability appropriate signage will be provided to direct residents and visitors to temporary parking as needed. Copies of more detailed information and updated construction scheduling can be requested by emailing projects@peachland.ca. You can also visit www. peachland.ca.
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