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Breakwater Construction at Regional Park in Lake Country
February 14, 2014 - 12:14 PM

Demolition and construction of a large portion of the north breakwater is expected to begin next week in Okanagan Centre Safe Harbour Regional Park.

To prepare, the contractor (Burton Marine Pile Driving Inc.) will begin moving a barge and other equipment into place early next week.

It’s anticipated the breakwater construction will be substantially complete by April 20th and some minor clean-up of the park will take place during the following week.
North Westside Fire Rescue boathouse contract awarded
July 09, 2013 - 10:12 AM

By early fall, a new waterfront building will be in place to house the North Westside Fire Rescue fire boat and mobile marine water supply.

The Regional District has awarded a contract for the detailed design and construction of the new boathouse, which will be easily accessed in the southern portion of Killiney Beach Community Park.
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