By Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: November 02, 2012 1:00 AM
The last piece of Vernon’s main street is going to be transformed. Eighty-one per cent of the property owners,
representing 66 per cent of the property values, have agreed to fund
$250,000 in streetscape improvements to 30th Avenue from 33rd to 35th
streets. “We give full credit to the business and property
owners. They understand the benefit of this,” said Mark Dowhaniuk, the
City of Vernon’s infrastructure engineer. Other parts of 30th Avenue have been revitalized for
years but property owners between 33rd and 35th streets were reluctant
to participate because of the cost. With the successful vote, Focus Corporation has been contracted for design work. “We are meeting with all of the business owners and
property owners next week (Wednesday) to go through the design,” said
Dowhaniuk. The goal is for construction to begin in March and be completed before July. “It’s a pretty aggressive schedule,” said Dowhaniuk,
adding that the city wants to minimize the impact to merchants,
residents and tourists. “Businesses will be open throughout construction.” The total cost of the project is $2 million, with the
property owners providing $250,000 for street furniture, decorative
bricks and twinkle lights. The city will contribute the remainder of the
funding for sewer, water and asphalt upgrades.
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| Vernon Revite Cost for Owners |
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| Original Budget Estimate |
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| Kelowna Cost /Metre for New Revite |
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