Major Business Projects in Kelowna, British Columbia

Major Projects List: as of March 2005

Projects	Contractor & Site Address	Cost ($)	Start	Finish	Description
Ethanol Plant	Okanagan Biofuels Ph: (250) 766-9044	100m	Fall 2005	Fall 2006	OK Biofuels plan to produce 115 million litres of ethanol annually on the Hiram Walker site on Jim Bailey Road. Funding and permits have been secured.
Denver Carrington Place	Westcorp Properties Inc. Ph: (780) 431-3300	15m	Oct 2005	2009	Development on a 4 acre site to include 550 residential units in three condominium towers of 16-, 24- and 28-storeys. A 20-storey hotel containing 225-rooms, called the Blackwood Hotel, is also proposed. Plans include 75,000 sq ft of commercial space to be located on the main floor of the development. Additional amenities include approx 900 parking spaces in an underground parkade, a public plaza, boardwalk, pier and 100-boat temporary moorage area. Architect: Kasian Kennedy Architecture Inc. Revised plans were submitted in March 2005.
Pinnacle Point	Pointe of View Developments Ph: (403) 571-8400	20m	Jun 2005	Early 2006	Residential development containing 166 condominium units in two 4-storey buildings. Additional amenities include fitness facilities and an outdoor pool and hot tub. Development permits have been approved. Architect: David Simons Architects. Website: www.pinnaclepointe.ca
The Lofts Downtown	Woodfield Development Corp. Ph: (250) 712-9800	15m	Spring 2005	Early 2006	11-storey concrete high-rise containing 46-units to be located on Ellis St in Kelowna's Cultural District. Greyback Construction Ltd are the contractors for this project. Architect: New Town Architectural Services. Website: www.theloftsdowntown.ca
Vintage Landing Resort and Wellness Village	G Group of Companies Ph: (250) 763-4444	477m	TBA	TBA	The resort plans on a 869-acre “wilderness” property, including a 202 acre health and wellness village, a 200 acre 18 hole golf course, a resort hotel and conference centre, hillside and beach bungalow hotels suites, a beach club facility and a marina with boat launch. Also planned is a 600 ton working winery with 40 acres of vineyard, and a 25-30 km trail system. The Official Community Plan was amended. Plans are preliminary.
Central Okanagan Bypass	City of Kelowna Ph: (250) 763-6011	15m	Jun 2005	Late 2006	Plans for the design and construction of the first phase of the North End Connector, now referred to as the Central Okanagan Bypass, between Ellis St and Spall Rd. Running along the existing Clement Ave, from Gordon Dr to High Rd, Clement Ave will be upgraded at intersections and along the frontage of new development. Further phases of the bypass, which will include the new four-lane roadway traveling underneath the bridge on Bernard Ave before intersecting with Spall Rd, are expected to be in place within the next 20 years, which will extend from Spall Rd to McCurdy Rd. Finish date is for the first two phases.
Mission District Park - Aquatic Facility	City of Kelowna Ph: (250) 860-5828	33m	2007	2008	The city just completed its alternative approval process for borrowing $20 million to help finance the $34 million pool. The Legacy Pool will include a 50-metre pool, a 2,200 water leisure area and a fitness centre. The contracting companies short-listed are Ledcor Design Build and PCL Westcoast Inc., both based in Vancouver with offices in Kelowna, and Septra Construction of Kelowna working with an Edmonton-based construction management company. The alternate is D & T/VVI Construction, which has worked on other aquatic centres in B.C. It's all on schedule to have the pool complete by the spring of 2008 in time for the B.C. Summer Games in July 2008.
Kelowna Downtown North	Canada Lands Corp. Ph: (250) 712-4216	80m	Spring 2005	2012	Proposed construction of a mixed use, multi-family development of approx 1,700 dwellings for 3,500 residents on a 23.5 ha site bounded by Sunset Dr, Gaston Ave and Ellis St in Kelowna's downtown area. Project would include up to 880 homes in up to 21-storey towers and 4-storey apartment and condominium buildings, and renovation of the existing CN Station. Parcels are being sold and developed separately. Brandt's Creek Crossing is a neighbourhood section of Canada Land's overall development. Cascadia Pacific Developments is planning to develop a 20-storey tower called Icon on Sunset Dr in Brandt's Creek Crossing, which will include condominiums and 15 townhouses, and is expected to start construction in late Spring 2005. Website: www.city.kelowna.bc.ca & www.brandtscreek.com
Okanagan Lake Bridge Expansion	BC Ministry of Transportation Ph: (250) 356-1861	120m	Mar 2005	Spring 2008	In June 2005 SNC-Lavalin Inc. was selected to design, build, finance and operate the William R. Bennett Bridge on Highway 97 in Kelowna. The new toll-free bridge, which will replace the current Okanagan Lake Bridge, will have five lanes, an elevated span to allow for the passage of marine traffic, and improved access for cyclists and pedestrians. In July 2005, SNC-Lavalin will begin construction of a graving dock north of Bear Creek Provincial Park, where the bridge pontoons will be built. Work is expected to begin at the new bridge location in 2006, with the new bridge expected to be open in July 2008.
Crystal Mountain Ski Resort	Pheidias Project Management Ph: (250) 768-5189	125m	Summer 2005	2011	3,800-bed ski hill development to include a hotel, townhouses, single-family dwellings and condos, 18-hole golf course, day lodge, restaurants, and conference centre. Proposal includes 11 new ski lifts. The Master Plan for overall development was approved in 2002. Master development agreement was completed Aug 2003. Project has all provincial approvals. Rezoning is being pursued. Golf course is expected to start construction in Summer 2005. Website: www.crystalresort.com
Westbank Water Treatment Plant	City of Kelowna Ph: (250) 763-6011	20m	Summer 2005	Late 2006	Proposed plant to treat water with clarification, filtration and the reduced application of chlorine, to be located on Powers Creek.
Bell Mountain Estates and Golf Resort	Bell Mountain Estates Ph: (250) 765-6898	164m	Summer 2004	2011	Major development on 385 acres to include approx 800-units of single-family homes, condominiums, townhouses and quarter share villas which will be built in eight phases. Phase 1 will consist of 17 single-family lots on Henderson Dr. Phase 2 will consist of 28 single-family homes, three villa developments, including Casa Vita Villas, Tuscana Villas and Chianti Villas, which will contain single- and semi-detached villas/duplexes. Phase 2 will also include two multi-family condominium/ townhouse developments, including the Tuscan Gateway, which will be a 3-storey building containing 20- to 25-units, and Terraza Ridge, which will be 6 to 8 townhouse units and a 20- to 24-unit condominium. Plans also include the Bell Mountain Golf Course, an 18-hole, 6,700 yd course designed by Cooke Carleton International Golf Course Architects, which is under construction, and the Clubhouse, which will include a practice green, outdoor skating rink, tennis court, and coffee shop. The Tuscan Sun Resort is a hotel which will contain 100-suites, a conference room, restaurant/pub, spa, gym, pool, retail space and underground parking. The Rialto Plaza 1 and 2 will be two buildings with small retail shops, offices and services with 5 residential units above each, and underground parking. Website: www.bellmountainestates.com
Centuria High Rise and Commercial Development	Lake Placid Developments Inc. Ph: (250) 763-6011	75m	Fall 2004	Late 2005	16-storey, L-shaped residential tower containing 147 condominiums and 5 townhouses at the corner of Bernard Ave and Gordon Dr, formerly the site of Peoples IGA. Project includes 45,000 sq ft of retail including a pharmacy, coffee shop, restaurant, bakery, professional office space, an 800 sq m spa, and 290 underground parking spaces. Architect: BKDI Architects.
Missionwood Retirement Resort	Pacific Sun Enterprises Ltd Ph: (250) 763-6011	20m	Spring 2004	Late 2006	Retirement resort to be built in two phases with a total of 196,000 sq ft. Phase 1 consists of 87-units in two 4-storey buildings which will complete construction in May 2005, and Phase 2 is 84-units in two additional 4-storey buildings, to start in late 2005. Additional amenities include an indoor swimming pool, computer lab, hair salon, beauty parlor, theatre, and exercise room.
The Verve Condominium Development	Mission Group Ph: (250) 448-8810	40m	Early 2005	Early 2006	Condominium development at 533 to 571 Yates Rd to include 414-units in eight 4-storey buildings. Construction has started on Phase 1 and 2, which include 118-units in two buildings. Amenities include an outdoor pool and beach volleyball area. Architect: David Tyrell Architect
The Cannery Lofts	The Webster Group Ph: (250) 763-6600	15m	Summer 2004	Spring 2006	60 loft-style homes bounded by Ellis and Doyle Avenues near the waterfront in Kelowna's downtown. Architects: Water Street Architecture and Meiklejohn Architects. Website: www.thecannerylofts.com

Bellasera Tuscan Villas & Piazza	Bellasera Land Corp. Ph: (250) 765-5252	20m	Summer 2004	Summer 2005	Development containing 58 villas in a 2-storey building located at 3101 Country Club Dr at the Okanagan Golf Club. Additional amenities include an outdoor pool, fitness centre, putting green and piazza. Architect: SSE Architecture. Website: www.bellasera.ca
Playa del Sol Resort	Cove Properties Ltd. Ph: (403) 273-2683	50m	Early 2005	2007	A 283-unit resort, geared towards families, located in Kelowna's Mission District to be built in two phases. The first phase will consist of building 114-units, and the second phase will be the remaining 169. Plans include pools, hot tubs, restaurants, a games room, fitness centre, meeting spaces, and a business centre. Architect: Abugov Kasper Architects. Website: www.playadelsolkelowna.com
Mission Creek Towers	Starline Enterprises Ph: 1-800-663-5770	26m	Early 2003	Early 2007	Two 9-storey condominium buildings containing 59-units each, located at 1966 Durnin Rd. Project is to be built in two phases. Phase 1 is expected to complete in May 2005, and Phase 2 is expected to start construction in early 2006. Architect: Points West Architecture.
UBC Okanagan and Okanagan College	Ministry of Advanced Education Ph: (250) 952-6508	100m	Early 2005	2010	Addition of 5,500 new student spaces at a new University of British Columbia Okanagan University in Kelowna and expanded existing Okanagan College campuses in Kelowna and a number of Okanagan communities. Plans include the addition of one more floor each to the current Okanagan University College Arts and Sciences buildings, which will become the site of UBC Okanagan in Sept 2005. Architect for the expansion is HMA Architects Ltd. Website: www.okanagan.ubc.ca
Discovery Pointe Resort - 1128 Sunset Drive	Pointe of View Developments Ph: (250) 861-5225	50m	Mar 2003	Jun 2005	A second tower of 21 -storeys with 130-units, including townhomes, is under construction next door to Discovery Bay Resort. Additional amenities include an indoor and outdoor pool and hot tub, a fitness room, media room, and tennis court. Website: www.pointeofview.com
Royal Private Residence Club	RIT Royal Hotel Ph: (250) 868-5678	45m	Summer 2004	Spring 2006	67 fractional and fully-owned condos in a 5-storey building are being constructed as part of the Grand Hotel complex on the Okanagan Lake waterfront on Water St. Additional amenities include a rooftop pool, fitness centre and health spa. Architect: BKDI Architecture. General Contractor: Greyback Construction Ltd. Website: www.royal-kelowna.com
Landmark Corporate Campus	Stober Construction Ph: (250) 763-6011	25m	Early 2001	Fall 2005	Landmark Centre is comprised of 4 towers totaling over 380,000 square feet. The first 7-storey tower opened in 1994 and the fourth tower, Tech Centre II opened in June 2004 and is approximately 50% leased. The buildings have fibreoptics bandwidth telecommunications capacity, which both Shaw Big Pipe and Telus have put into the towers, two power stations and diesel back up generators. There is a gymnasium in the basement, an oversized shipping and receiving area, on site oversized storage lockers and ample parking. There are four more development plots in the Landmark area. A small parcel at the corner of Highway 97 and Sutherland will likely be a two-storey building with a restaurant on the ground floor. Another tech building is now underway. Source: http://www.centregroupcolliers.com/resources/growthprosperity.html
Mission District Park	City of Kelowna Ph: (250) 862-3381	50m	Nov 2002	2020	Development of 42 ha on Gordon Dr south of Mission Creek as a recreational area that includes hockey rinks, tennis courts, a swimming pool and commercial development (sports bar, fitness club and physiotherapy offices) over a 20 year period. Widening of Gordon Rd, Ring Rd and servicing was completed Summer 2003. Construction of twin hockey rinks was completed Sep 2003. Construction of twin indoor multi-sport fields and a parking lot were completed in Summer 2004. An indoor running track, fitness centre, restaurant and branch library have also been completed. A Request for Qualifications for constructing the aquatic centre has recently been issued to pre-qualify potential proponents.
The Pointe at Quail Ridge	Pointe of View Developments Ph: (250) 765-8687	15m	Fall 2003	June 2005	Original project included phased development of approx 880 multi- and single-family units adjacent to existing single-family units, a golf course and lodge. Parts of site were then sold to other developers. Current project includes 118 condominium units in two 4-storey wood frame buildings next to the Okanagan Golf Club. Additional amenities include a pool and hot tub.
Glenmore Highlands Development	Glenwest Developments Inc Ph: (604) 739-7526 (Ekistics)	45m	Summer 2002	2020	Construction of 2,800 housing units made up of single-family homes, townhouses, row houses including some 3- to 4-storey apartment buildings, 10,000 sq ft of convenience commercial areas, an elementary school and a park between Glenmore and Clifton Roads. Total area is 720 ha. Phase 1 includes 450 single-family units and is under construction. Phase 2 includes the school, some commercial space and a total of 1,250 single- and multi-family units including townhouses and apartments, and is expected to start construction in Fall 2005. Rezoning for the balance of the property is complete. Architect: Ekistics Town Planning Inc.
Big White Ski Resort Expansion	Big White Ski Resort Ltd. Ph: (250) 768-6900	250m	Jun 1992	2009	Long-term program of ongoing ski hill developments, including a license to build up to 22,000 bed units; presently there are approx 13,000 bed units available. Approx 330 beds were completed for the 2003/2004 season, as well as an outdoor skating rink, season pass holder 250-seat facility, four log cabins, expanded mini-snowmobile track and minor upgrades. Construction in the 2004/2005 season includes 250 single- and multi-family condo units ($100 million sale value), two new chair lifts, terrain changes, and new grooming machines. A 20 ha terrain park for professional snowboard training and competition completed in late 2004. Firelight Lodge is a two phase condominium development that is currently under construction. Phase 1, which includes 14-units, is expected to complete in Dec 2005, and Phase 2 is expected to complete in 2006. Website: www.bigwhite.com & Firelight Lodge
Conservatory Towers	Vintage Properties Ph: (250) 869-1832	150m	July 2005	2011	Proposed four structures on a 15 acre site at the corner of Glenmore Rd and Summit Dr. Four structures of 8-, 12-, 16-and 20-storeys and 2-storey townhouses for a total of 1.25 million sq ft will eventually house 1,200 people and include a 150-bed extended-care facility, 2 acre tropical indoor garden, 40,000 sq ft of commercial space and amenities. All permits have been issued. A 91 -unit condominium is the first building under construction, and is expected to complete in Jun 2006.
Interior Health	BC Ministry of Health: George Abbott With p3 partners: Good Samaritan Canada Pacific Sun	73.5m	Fall 2005	Spring 2007	Interior Health and Health Minister Abbott announced a series of contracts to provide 490 new senior beds involving a potential investment of $73.5 million by private and not-for-profit care providers ($150,000 per bed). The Central Okanagan will receive 140 of these new beds, with another 117 assisted-living beds currently under construction. These new beds will increase the number of residential beds to 1,114 from 974. The number of assisted-living beds will increase to 212 from 95. The total, 1,326, compares to 1,077 residential beds five years ago when there were no assisted-living beds. Ninety beds will be constructed at Mountainview Village on KLO, and 50 beds will be constructed next to the Westside Care Centre. The balance of the beds will be constructed in Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Cranbrook, and Williams Lake.

Source: BC Stats, Major Projects Inventory, March 2005