KELOWNA–The city of Kelowna has purchased a piece of waterfront property on Lakeshore Road.
The 2.9-acre parcel is at 4010-4020 Lakeshore Road, and cost the city $12 million.
“The purchase of this waterfront property is truly a legacy for our city,” says Mayor Colin Basran. “As Kelowna continues to be an attractive place for citizens to live and a popular tourist destination, it will become increasingly important to protect valuable waterfront property to accommodate growth.”
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The land is adjacent to the Bluebird Road Beach Access, across from Belmont Park.
When added to existing city owned land, it will allow for the creation of a 3.6-acre waterfront park.
The city has not determined when the park will be completed.
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