Construction
Construction numbers continue to climb
KAMLOOPS - Residential construction continues to build on last year’s success but we are still a long way from seeing record numbers The total permit numbers for June 2014 went up slightly to a total of three compared to June 2013, but there's a major decrease (138) in the number of multi-family permits issued this...
Single family permits up
KAMLOOPS - The lastest numbers are in and show building permits for single family houses continue to rise a couple permits per month in Kamloops. Multi family permits issued in May were on pace with May 2013, though the year to date numbers are still down significantly. There were 22 permits issued for single family...
First patients could be admitted to new Vernon hospital ward in 2016
VERNON - The new ward at Vernon Jubilee Hospital could be welcoming patients around the beginning of 2016. Construction to complete the top two floors of Vernon Jubilee Hospital’s Polson Tower launched today with a celebration attended by Interior Health, the North Okanagan Columbia Shuswap Regional Hospital District and local dignitaries. The $29.6 million unit...
Bernard Avenue revitalization is officially over
KELOWNA – After two years of construction the revitalized Bernard Avenue will finally open to vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Representatives of the city, including Mayor Walter Gray, gathered at the corner of Pandosy and Bernard Friday afternoon to officially announce the completion of the $14.3 million project. Work began in September 2012 and was completed...
Kamloops residential construction continues to grow
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops continues to be a leader in single family building permits for 2014, up by about 65 per cent over the same time period last year. There was a slight gain in permit numbers in April over last year, up to 14 from 12. The year to date numbers sit at 48 this...