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Planning initiatives and infrastructure projects include construction of and upgrades to sidewalks and pathways, roads, bikes lanes, buildings, allotment homes, facilities, utilities, and parks and trails.
In 2017, Westbank First Nation updated its Zoning Regulation to ensure it is clear and consistent, and to address some important issues.
The Zoning Regulation Update included a number of minor changes to the existing regulation (e.g. updating the definition of "height") and major changes; making it easier to have secondary suites and enabling small buildings with corner stores and apartments.
In an effort to continue improving pedestrian safety and encourage active transportation, WFN Council approved funding for construction of over 900 metres of new sidewalk, bike lanes, and street lights on Old Okanagan Highway and Shannon Lake Road. The project was completed in October 2017.
WFN received approval to construct six new single family homes on Falcon Lane. Congratulations to the Members who were successful in receiving allotments. Construction of these homes was completed in 2017.
The second phase of the Falcon Lane Subdivision servicing work was completed in 2018. The work consisted of road and utility extensions to provide residential lots for WFN housing projects. The project provided 4 single family lots (allotment homes), 2 townhome lots, (8 units for allotment) and 1 triplex lot (WFN rental inventory) accessed off of Fox Court.
The project received $608,000 from Indigenous Services Canada.
The new Youth Centre, which opened in January 2017 and cost $5.5 million, replaces the previous 2,100 sq. ft. youth building that was purchased second-hand and moved to the community Core in 1998. Usage of the old youth centre had long exceeded capacity, with programs gaining popularity throughout the growing community.
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A $150,000 renovation was completed at WCDC. Renovations included board siding; fencing; flooring; outdoor and indoor lighting; counters and cabinets; sinks and faucets; toilets; appliances; a new air conditioner; and paint throughout the interior and exterior.
Westbank First Nation opened a new public beach on Boucherie Road on September 14, 2015, following six months of construction.
The total cost was approximately $325,000.
Upgrades included a new retaining wall to create a flatter, more usable site; landscaping improvements (trees, plans, irrigation, turf); new park furniture (tables, benches); and a new walkway and bike path along Boucherie Road.
Construction of 11 new residential lots and multi-use pathway that connects the Falcon Lane area to the Community Core
Sidewalks, bike lane, and street lights were installed along Daimler Road, Tomat Avenue, East Boundary Road, and Elk Road to improve pedestrian cyclist safety.
The Phase Nine Housing Project saw the completion of four single family homes on Falcon Lane. Congratulations to the four Members that received allotments.
The 3366 Fox Road Duplex received a major renovation These are WFN's largest rental units at five bedrooms.
New windows were installed at the Westbank Child Development Centre (WCDC).
Sneena Road Overpass
Completed in December 2014 at a cost of $9.3 million, this project fulfilled a longstanding commitment between the Province of BC and Westbank First Nation to provide safe and efficient access at Sneena Road. The road supports ongoing development of the area and future traffic needs, decreases local traffic on Highway 97, and provides alternate access to the William Bennett Bridge. It is particularly helpful for emergency vehicle access to the Casa Loma area and bridge when there is an incident on the highway or heavy traffic.
At the time this project was completed, WFN had contributed over one million dollars toward improvements such as sidewalks, street lighting and infrastructure upgrades.