Public feedback on BC Hydro’s West Kelowna Transmission Project set for May 26
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West Kelowna Residents:
Now Is the Time to Speak Up on Our Energy Future
A City of West Kelowna press release issued April 28, 2026 is calling on residents to take part in an important conversation that will shape our community for decades.
On Tuesday, May 26 at 6 p.m., Council is inviting the public to attend a Regular Council Meeting at City Hall to share feedback on the proposed BC Hydro West Kelowna Transmission Project. No registration is needed—residents can sign up to speak when they arrive.
This project would create a second, independent power connection between West Kelowna and Kelowna. Right now, our region depends on a single transmission line from Merritt and leaves us vulnerable to outages. A second connection would improve reliability, reduce wildfire-related risks, better protect vulnerable populations during extreme weather, and support local businesses by preventing prolonged power disruptions.
Building it is not the question, it's the HOW and WHERE that matters.
BC Hydro is currently reviewing route options and expects to identify a preferred path by the end of 2026. Construction could begin as early as 2029. Input has already been gathered through open houses, a BC-Hydro survey and a local resident-led petition but now Council wants to hear directly from the people who live here.
We can—and must—get this right. Infrastructure of this scale is not easily undone. The route the city supports, the standards they demand, and the advocacy they demonstrate will define the safety, livability, and character of our community far into the future.
We can build a system that is resilient, that protects our neighbourhoods, that preserves our environment, and that reflects the values of the people who live here. But that only happens if residents show up and speak out.
If you care about the future of West Kelowna, be at City Hall on May 26. Because once decisions like these are made, they’re very hard to change—and this is one of the few chances we have to help shape them.
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