Site work for a road / highway in Kelowna, British Columbia. Conceptual plans call for site work for a road / highway.

BC Hydro announced it has has identified a new leading alternative for its West Kelowna Transmission project – connecting through FortisBC’s system – to provide an additional source of clean power to Westbank First Nation, West Kelowna, Peachland and parts of Summerland. Construction of a secondary transmission line to deliver power to West Kelowna and Peachland. Three options are being considered for development. Option 1 - a new transmission line west of Okanagan Lake connecting the Westbank Substation to the Vernon Terminal Substation. Option 2 - a new transmission line from Nicola Substation to Westbank Substation using a different route than the existing transmission line. Option 3 - a new transmission line, including a submarine cable across Okanagan Lake, connecting Westbank Substation to the FortisBC system. TIMELINE: New leading alternative has been identified, BC Hydro will work to develop a project schedule in early 2025. BC Hydro will continue consultation and engagement as the project advances and will host community open houses and other activities to discuss the leading alternative in 2025. Project in planning and pending budget approval. Owner will continue to work with FortisBC on the remaining alternatives (3a, 3b, 3c) interconnecting to their system in Kelowna and plan to confirm either Alternative 2 or a connection to the FortisBC system in Kelowna as leading alternative soon. Further update may be available in summer, 2025. Construction budget is unreleased. Project website: https://www.bchydro.com/energy-in-bc/projects/wktp.html