West Kelowna is built to add about 3,000 new homes over the next five years to meet the growing demand. However, a total of six months in the first year of the plan remains behind.
“We must work with our partners, including the Federal and provincial governments, BC housing and development industry. This is a great job,” he says, West Kelowna mayor.
The province set a goal for West Kelowna for 2,266 houses between August 2024 and July 2029. The target for the first year was 289 new houses, but so far the city is only 64th.
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During the reporting period of 2024, 2024, a total of 100 new housing sections were completed and 64 new units were demolished in 36.
To meet these goals, the mayor said that the increase in the infrastructure of the city is important. Now looking for support to manage the population that grows from the city government.
“As a young municipality, we do not have financial resources to ensure the necessary infrastructure in the growth areas,” he said.
Recently, the Council rejected an offer for 117 new settlements, which can help the BC housing Minister Ravi Kahlon meet the city’s housing goals.
“We presented $ 1 billion in a $ 1 billion community fund for West Kelown, we provided a $ 10 million dollar.
If municipalities cannot meet their housing targets, the head of housing may appoint a consultant to review and make recommendations.
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