Kelowna City Council supports new recreation facility, housing growth, tenant protections, and a water security plan.
Kelowna City Council has given the green light for a development permit for a new multi-use recreation facility set to replace the Parkinson Recreation Centre.
The state-of-the-art facility will boast a triple gymnasium, running track, fitness areas, aquatics facilities, multi-purpose rooms, and more. Also included are sports fields, courts, cultural space, and the restoration of Mill Creek.
A staff report presented to the city council detailed a revised growth scenario for the 2025 Official Community Plan. The plan anticipates a need for 45,000 housing units by 2041, leveraging the city’s capacity for up to 75,000 units.
In a move to protect tenants, the council approved new measures requiring Redevelopment Projects to include Tenant Protection Plans. These plans will mandate rent compensation and moving assistance, aligning with Council’s affordable housing goals.
The council has also adopted its first-ever Water Security Plan, ensuring sustainable water resource management. This comprehensive strategy incorporates governance and traditional knowledge to address multiple water-related sectors.