Temporary closures of the Okanagan Lake shoreline will be taking place as Penticton work crews establish flood controls in the next few days.The lake level is expected to exceed full pool on the weekend. Steve Arstad

Okanagan Lake beaches in Penticton temporarily closed

PENTICTON – The City of Penticton is temporarily closing some waterfront amenities as it beefs up flood protection measures. in advance of a forecasted increase in the level of Okanagan Lake.

Starting today, May 16, city work crews will begin installing tiger dams, gabion baskets, rip rap and sandbags across the waterfront from the SS Sicamous to the Okanagan Lake Marina.

The public is being asked to exercise caution in the areas where crews and equipment are working along the shoreline.

Access to Okanagan Lake beach, the Peach beach, Okanagan Lake Park beach, the dog beach and Marina Way beach will be closed while crews offload material or use equipment.

Traffic may be affected and nearby parking will be closed.

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As an airborne geophysical surveyor I travelled extensively around the globe, conducting helicopter borne mineral surveys.
I also spent several years at an Okanagan Falls based lumber mill, producing glued-wood laminated products.
As a member of the Kaleden community, I have been involved in the Kaleden Volunteer Fire Department for 22 years, and also serve as a trustee on the Kaleden Irrigation District board.
I am currently married to my wife Judy, of 26 years. We are empty-nesters who enjoy living in Kaleden with our Welsh Terrier, Angus, and cat, Tibbs.
Our two daughters, Meagan and Hayley, reside in Richmond and Victoria, respectively.

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