Blasting activity end of Rosalee Lane

WEST KELOWNA – The City of West Kelowna is advising the public that blasting activity related to subdivision construction north of Rosealee Lane, to the southwest of the Rosewood Drive neighbourhood will occur over the next few months with expected completion by April 15, 2016.

A blasting permit has been issued to Kara Vista Development Ltd. for site construction and servicing for Rose Valley Phase 11, Stage 2 Multi-Family residential area. Blasting is required to excavate rock for the residential development.

Blasting will be allowed Monday to Saturday, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. As part of WorkSafe B.C. requirements, safety sirens will be sounded before the blast and once the area is cleared. The blasting company will monitor for vibrations caused by the blast.

Residents with concerns regarding blasting activity can contact Little Rock Drilling at 250-365-9833; or Charlie Higgins, WSP Canada Inc. at 250-980-5504 or by email at Charlie.Higgins@wspgroup.com.