Kelowna Construction - Page 260

Pejamu · #**5181** Posted **Jan 17, 2026, 9:13 PM**

For what it’s worth Mission Group just resubmitted the applications for 346 Lawrence and their St Paul towers in order to keep them active.

2009 · #**5182** Posted **Jan 17, 2026, 10:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by drto

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.

No one knows, 10 years is a long time. I could see this in the short term though with the reduced rate of immigration over the next few years.

VantageHD · #**5183** Posted **Jan 17, 2026, 11:46 PM**

I would take the thoughts of a city councilor with a massive grain of salt. To say 10 years is just dumb. They have no clue.

2009 · #**5184** Posted **Jan 27, 2026, 8:15 PM**

YLW just posted their Dec 2025 passenger numbers. They had a record year at 2,315,432 passengers for 2025!

Vantage · #**5185** Posted **Jan 28, 2026, 1:51 AM**

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YLW just posted their Dec 2025 passenger numbers. They had a record year at 2,315,432 passengers for 2025!

And the new terminal expansion opens tomorrow. CBC News video on the new terminal.

• Video Link

jimmyboy95 · #**5186** Posted **Jan 29, 2026, 3:54 AM**

Due to the mild winter, there is currently lots of construction activity that might not otherwise be happening at this time of year. Kelowna and much of BC is experiencing the tamest winter of all time, especially in regards to snowfall. All my years in Kelowna and I have never seen a winter like this one, we are in uncharted territory right now. Parts of the Southern US have had a snowier winter than we have - I mean come on! So to all you Okanagan newcomers, don't expect every winter to be like this one.

Repthe250 · #**5187** Posted **Jan 29, 2026, 5:16 AM**

I moved to Kelowna in 2023, and this is the third winter a row like this. We had a cold snap last year in February, and an extreme cold snap in 2024 but otherwise, we’ve had some pretty mild winters the last 3 years.

Calgarian · #**5188** Posted **Jan 29, 2026, 4:04 PM**

Well the wine growers will be happy at least. How's the snowpack in the mountains around there?

giallo · #**5189** Posted **Jan 29, 2026, 9:52 PM**

Not good. I think it's snowed once since Xmas, and this is what it looked like on Boxing Day.

csbvan · #**5190** Posted **Jan 29, 2026, 11:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by Calgarian

Well the wine growers will be happy at least. How's the snowpack in the mountains around there?

Only if it stays warm. A big cold snap after a warm winter can kill early budding.

LFC · #**5191** Posted **Jan 30, 2026, 2:50 PM**

Snow pack in the Okanagan mountains has maintained close to normal for this time of year, at least from reporting's this January. Next report it will probably fluctuate.

Still lots of time in February and March to keep building it up.

https://vernonmatters.ca/2026/01/27/regional-snowpack-near-normal-but-down-on-an-annual-basis/

Repthe250 · #**5192** Posted **Feb 2, 2026, 4:07 AM**

Does anyone know what’s going on with the hotel proposal on Harvey beside the Petro-Can at Richter?

valid and not in use · #**5193** Posted **Feb 6, 2026, 1:01 AM**

UBCO Construction (Feb 3)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/203992527@N08/55079467432/in/dateposted-public/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/203992527@N08/55080723265/in/dateposted-public/

Dilworth Centre (They put lights on the cranes during Christmas wish I had photos) (Jan 25)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/203992527@N08/55080742215/in/dateposted-public/

Rutland Development (Jan/Feb)

Rutland Core Skyline (Central+Sadler Road Rental) (Feb 5)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/203992527@N08/55080622719/in/dateposted-public/
Rise+500 Asher (Jan 6)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/203992527@N08/55080401306/in/dateposted-public/
765 Badke Road (PROPOSED) (Jan 31)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/203992527@N08/55080580603/in/dateposted-public/
135 Barber Road (Feb 3)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/203992527@N08/55080622709/in/dateposted-public/

I know some of the pics are a little older but thought they were worth sharing as well

Also if there's any project y'all want me to take pics of I'm perfectly fine to

Repthe250 · #**5194** Posted **Feb 6, 2026, 4:34 AM**

Thanks Valid! Nice to see some updates on this page!

kanuck94 · #**5195** Posted **Feb 7, 2026, 3:00 AM**

For those who aren't aware, the city maintains a map showing active and proposed projects in several key areas of the city. Seems it was recently updated with new scan data for Waterstreet by the Park and 1333 Bertram building.

https://arcg.is/1LrfHL0

drto · #**5196** Posted **Feb 7, 2026, 11:19 PM**

That’s a fun little map - thanks for posting

JayMi · #**5197** Posted **Feb 9, 2026, 7:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by drto

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.

I'm confident we see 2 or 3 this year.

Bcasey25raptor · #**5198** Posted **Feb 10, 2026, 4:38 AM**

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Originally Posted by JayMi

I'm confident we see 2 or 3 this year.

Really? which ones?

Metro-One · #**5199** Posted **Feb 10, 2026, 4:41 AM**

Predicting no tower starts for an entire upcoming decade is obviously impossible and likely going to be wrong, but I'm also skeptical at seeing 2 or 3 tower starts this year.

I'm expecting reality to be between those two scenarios.

uzi · #**5200** Posted **Feb 12, 2026, 2:26 AM**

3 to 4 in a decade maybe.