The sand bank holding up Gellatly Road eroded to the point the road had to be closed to all traffic May 2., Smith Creek, which runs along the collapsing Gellatly Road in West Kelowna, will have to be routed through a culvert. Photographer: Adam Proskiw

Blasting Activity in Smith Creek Begins

KELOWNA – The City of West Kelowna is advising the public that blasting activity related to subdivision construction in the Smith Creek neighbourhood will occur beginning Aug. 30 and continuing to Sept.16.

A blasting permit has been issued to Smith Creek Holdings Ltd. for site blasting for 2424, 2428, 2432, 3002, & 3006 Ironridge Road in West Kelowna.

Blasting will be allowed Monday to Saturday, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. As part of WorkSafeBC 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 T&A Rock Works Inc. at 250-765-4811 or email: tarockworks@shaw.ca.

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