The information slides presented by the Skaha Estates Improvement District on March 18, 2025, have been uploaded to the project page below under the Important Documents section.
The presentations from the public meeting on February 19, 2025, have been uploaded to the project page below under the Important Documents section.
Project Background
The Skaha Estates Improvement District (SEID) is located approximately 3 kilometres north of Okanagan Falls and 15.4 km south of Penticton, on Eastside Road and spans an area of approximately 95 hectares. The SEID water system provides services to 185 lots of which 159 properties are active.
The potable water system is experiencing challenges with aging infrastructure, replacement costs, and the potential of significant capital upgrades being necessary in the near future. The SEID has initiated a discussion with the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) to acquire the SEID system, making it eligible for grant funding. On behalf of SEID, the RDOS retained the services of TRUE Consulting (TRUE) to prepare a system assessment for the potable water system in support of the RDOS Utility Acquisition Policy.
FAQ
- What ability does the SEID board have to assess fees or levies in the event that the system needs additional financial resources to maintain proper operations of the SEID system?
- Will residents be able to pay out lump sums as capital projects are completed, thus reducing their annual bill?
- When the RDOS applies for water infrastructure grants, does the application include multiple components of a water system, such as the SEID? For example, does it cover intake, pipe upgrades, electrical upgrades, and the Water Treatment Plant? If so, has t
- If the RDOS were to take over the SEID water system, would the capital improvement costs be added to our property taxes? This would be beneficial for many of us who participate in the BC property tax deferral program.
