Build, less time, less cost
Photo: City of Kelowna
The City of Kelowna hopes a pilot project in the South Pandosy and Lower Mission area can be a stepping stone to future infrastructure improvements.
Transportation planning engineer Chad Williams says the city is exploring the use of “quick build” technology to expand the active traffic corridor on Abbott Street.
The infrastructure technology is to be used to extend the busy route from Rose Avenue down to Boyce-Gyro Beach Park.
“Rapid build strategies combine temporary materials on existing road surfaces with limited new build to deliver projects sooner and at a lower cost than originally projected in our 10-year capital plan,” said Williams.
“The Abbott ATC expansion will connect downtown and the Pandosy areas and improve access to parks, beaches and amenities along the way.”
Improvements considered include a protected two-way cycle path with a multipurpose lane in areas where space is limited.
Williams says the pilot could lead to future improvements to Abbott Street and other city projects.
He says quick build projects are popular across North America.
Subject to budget approval, construction could begin sometime in 2022.
Residents are invited to provide feedback on the project by June 6th.
