Roads in Okanagan Falls

Currently, local roads in Okanagan Falls are owned by the provincial government and managed by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. There are almost 34 km of roads (excluding Highway 97) in the Incorporation Study Area, as well as two bridges, drainage infrastructure and road signage.

As part of the Incorporation Study, engineering consultants (Urban Systems Ltd.) conducted a Road Investment Review that assessed the physical condition of road surfaces within the Study Area and found that 11% are in good condition, 78% are in fair condition, and 11% are in poor condition.

If Okanagan Falls were to incorporate, local roads in the Study Area would become the responsibility of the new municipality. The municipality would have the power to change local road maintenance standards, plan capital road works, and give priority to walking and cycling. A new municipality would evaluate whether to have its own public works and roads crew or to contract the service out (or a combination).

The Road Investment Review, along with analysis on all the other local services, will help the Committee understand the costs and benefits related to potential incorporation. The Committee has one more meeting in May before the engagement phase where we will share the Study analysis and information with Okanagan Falls residents through mailouts and community events.

You can find the full Road Investment Review in the April 16, 2024 Committee agenda.