Residents of nine properties in the tiny community of Twin Lakes, southwest of Penticton, can return to their homes, more than one month after being forced out due to flood waters.
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) tweeted a photo on Wednesday that showed gabion baskets, filled with gravel to hold back high water, being dismantled.
On Tuesday the evacuation alert for an additional 68 properties in the Twin Lakes area was also rescinded.
The bulletin said that the threat of flooding has been reduced and the potential danger to life, health and property has diminished in certain areas.
WATCH BELOW: Global Okanagan’s coverage of flooding at Twin Lakes
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Residents living in the Twin Lakes community near Penticton are calling for a long-term solution to their flooding problems -
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Drone video of Sandbag Wall Protecting Houses from Twin Lakes Flooding -
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Flood battle continues at Twin Lakes -
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Twin Lakes floods -
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More evacuation alerts in the south Okanagan; Twin Lakes -
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Twin Lakes residents prepare for potential flooding -
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Flood-stricken Twin Lakes homeowners feel forgotten by government
The evacuation order and alert was issued in May when rising lake levels threatened waterfront properties.
The situation deteriorated to the point the Canadian military was sent to help sandbag and install other flood mitigation measures.
Residents are calling for a long-term solution, such as an outflow, to control lake levels.
Elsewhere in the south Okanagan-Similkameen, evacuation orders and alerts remain in place for some properties in the Sportsmens Bowl, Green Mountain Road, and Riverside Estates areas.
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