OKANAGAN–Okanagan residents are being asked for their imput in planning the Rail Trail corridor from Kelowna to Coldstream.
“The intention is to develop the corridor in phases, with the initial phase being construction of a gravel trail with road crossings, signage, fencing, and barriers to provide a basic level of safe and accessible use by pedestrians and cyclists,” said Andrew Gibbs, Inter-jurisdictional Development Team Project Manager.
Residents are invited to review the concept and give their feedback at several open houses in the valley.
Monday Mar. 14
4 – 6:30 p.m.
Oyama Community Hall, 15710 Oyama Rd.
District of Lake Country
Tuesday Mar. 15
4 – 6:30 p.m.
Parkinson Recreation Centre, 1800 Parkinson Way
City of Kelowna
Wednesday Mar. 16
4 – 6 p.m.
Winfield Memorial Hall, 10130 Bottom Wood Lake Rd.
Okanagan Indian Band
Thursday Mar. 17
4 – 6:30 p.m.
Coldstream Municipal Hall, 9901 Kalamalka Rd.
District of Coldstream
Residents unable to attend can also provide feedback through an online survey at www.getinvolved.kelowna.ca. Online input will be open between Monday, March 14 until Sunday, March 27 and the trail development plan is anticipated to be submitted to respective councils and board for consideration later this spring.