Kelowna Construction - Page 259

Calgarian · #**5161** Posted **Dec 5, 2025, 4:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by Phrescata

This is interesting:

https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/58...tre-proposed-for-downtown-Kelowna#586245

A new performing arts centre next to Waterfront park and the Delta Grand Hotel.

This is interesting, Pioneer Gardens is an underutilization of a prime spot, but the way the trees are arranged I'm sure there's some story there. I like to hang out at Tugboat Beach when I'm in Kelowna, wonder what effect this will have on that.

Again, I think the massive parking lot at Prospera would be a better spot, but I'm not sure if Kelownans (is that the right term? never heard anyone use it but it seems correct lol) are ready for a parking structure.

valid and not in use · #**5162** Posted **Dec 6, 2025, 2:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by Calgarian

This is interesting, Pioneer Gardens is an underutilization of a prime spot, but the way the trees are arranged I'm sure there's some story there. I like to hang out at Tugboat Beach when I'm in Kelowna, wonder what effect this will have on that.

Again, I think the massive parking lot at Prospera would be a better spot, but I'm not sure if Kelownans (is that the right term? never heard anyone use it but it seems correct lol) are ready for a parking structure.

Yeah, haven't seen much done there. Also I believe the official fancy demonym is "Kelownite".

valid and not in use · #**5163** Posted **Dec 6, 2025, 2:08 AM**

Haven't posted photos of UBCO Tower for a while (mainly with discord voiding the links so having to switch to Flickr, and just not a lot happening), but now as the tower goes up I'm probably gonna be heading there multiple times a week! I'M SO HYPED FOR THIS PROJECT OMG

(Photo link to it at night on Dec 3rd)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/203992527@N08/54966577599/

Phrescata · #**5164** Posted **Dec 6, 2025, 3:16 AM**

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Originally Posted by valid and not in use

Haven't posted photos of UBCO Tower for a while (mainly with discord voiding the links so having to switch to Flickr, and just not a lot happening), but now as the tower goes up I'm probably gonna be heading there multiple times a week! I'M SO HYPED FOR THIS PROJECT OMG

(Photo link to it at night on Dec 3rd)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/203992527@N08/54966577599/

Very exciting!!
Looking forward to more updates as this project progresses. This will be huge for downtown Kelowna!

Bcasey25raptor · #**5165** Posted **Dec 18, 2025, 8:21 PM**

I'm in Kelowna visiting family for the Holidays so I checked on the UBCO tower progress, seems to be on the 2nd floor

giallo · #**5166** Posted **Dec 18, 2025, 10:06 PM**

Nice update. Thanks!

Metro-One · #**5167** Posted **Dec 19, 2025, 1:48 AM**

Yes! Thanks for the update.

Maybe it will top out next fall??

giallo · #**5168** Posted **Dec 26, 2025, 9:56 PM**

Kelowna on Boxing Day

giallo · #**5169** Posted **Dec 28, 2025, 5:42 PM**

Another one

kanuck94 · #**5170** Posted **Dec 28, 2025, 10:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by giallo

Another one

Great photos as usual Giallo!

That vantage point is great for showing all of downtown in a single shot. Will look even denser if the 346 Lawrence tower and Gateway Tower. They will fill in the gap in the middle nicely. And of course, UBCO will tower over everything once its finished.

Also, hopefully we see some progress on the Ledge at Lakeshore, the grey parkade in the middle of the photo does stand out.

valid and not in use · #**5171** Posted **Dec 31, 2025, 6:11 AM**

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Originally Posted by SFUVancouver

Out of curiosity, has traffic in the city changed much since 2020/2021? I moved away at the end of 2020 and wonder if there has been a pronounced step-change or something.

I mean Rutland's just been getting busier and busier along Rutland Rd and Hwy 33 (the roads, not the intersection, though that is also somewhat busy)

Hwy 97 idk, I think it's always been bad, but I tend not to be along on the highway asides from taking the 97 & 98 busses, so I can't really comment there too much. (They really either need to add that other bridge or make Westside Rd a viable bypass)

valid and not in use · #**5172** Posted **Jan 1, 2026, 7:51 AM**

Squeezin' in one last post before the new year (at least PST time) https://www.flickr.com/photos/203992527@N08/55016962000/in/dateposted-public/

VantageHD · #**5173** Posted **Jan 1, 2026, 5:59 PM**

Keep the UBCO tower pics coming!

Bcasey25raptor · #**5174** Posted **Jan 1, 2026, 7:44 PM**

This view is gonna be incredible once the UBCO tower is finished

valid and not in use · #**5175** Posted **Jan 2, 2026, 5:49 AM**

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Originally Posted by Bcasey25raptor

This view is gonna be incredible once the UBCO tower is finished

Yeah that'll be a good one, as well as this angle (wider view of the skyline)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/203992527@N08/55018870068/in/dateposted-public/

Bcasey25raptor · #**5176** Posted **Jan 9, 2026, 3:05 AM**

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Originally Posted by drto

https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/54...or-The-Vintage-at-Waterscapes-in-Kelowna

This is exciting news!

been any updates on this?

drto · #**5177** Posted **Jan 10, 2026, 4:53 AM**

They’ve got banners up on the fencing surrounding the site listing a website where you can register your interest in the project but that’s all I’ve seen.

Jreeb · #**5178** Posted **Jan 12, 2026, 4:27 PM**

Not sure if they are pre-selling units yet but I imagine that process will be slow given the current state of the Kelowna market. If Airbnbs are allowed, it may help but I have a feeling it may be a while before we see any action on this site.

Repthe250 · #**5179** Posted **Jan 13, 2026, 5:39 AM**

Good. I’m sure everyone in Kelowna can agree that that land should be used for something better than more ugly condos. Until our developers can come up with more unique designs, let that land sit empty. Better yet, help our tourism industry with a new downtown hotel. Downtown/the lake is the draw for tourists yet all the new hotel developments lately are out in Rutland/Airport

drto · #**5180** Posted **Jan 17, 2026, 2:19 PM**

For what it’s worth, I had a short conversation with one of Kelowna’s city councillors last night at an event, and it was stated that we likely wouldn’t see any new high rises break ground in Kelowna for the next 10 years (after what has already commenced construction). Whether that proves true or not, only time will tell, but apparently this has been stated by both Mission Group and Kerkhoff.