Kelowna News
Blasting activity in Rose Valley and Talus Ridge begins
Contributed/City of West Kelowna
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July 14, 2015 - 8:30 PM
WEST KELOWNA - The City of West Kelowna is advising the public that blasting activity related to subdivision construction in the Rose Valley and Talus Ridge neighbourhoods is expected to begin this week.
Blasting permits have been issued to Rose Valley Ventures Ltd. and Ryser Developments. for site construction and servicing for property at the end of Rose Meadow Drive and property at the end of Mountain Hollows Lane in West Kelowna. Blasting is required to excavate rock for the project.
Blasting will be allowed Monday to Friday, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. As part of WorkSafe B.C. requirements, safety sirens will be sounded before the blast and once the area is cleared. The blasting company will monitor for vibrations caused by the blast. Blasting activity is expected to continue until approximately September 30, 2015.
Residents with concerns regarding blasting activity can contact TT Contractors Ltd. at 778-478-3559 or email: office@ttcontractors.ca or Consultant WSP Canada Inc. at 250-980-5504 or email Charlie.Higgins@wspgroup.com.
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