The City of Penticton has achieved a significant Waterfront enhancement milestone, after the final fence sections were removed along the west Okanagan Lake walkway allowing the public to walk along the entire path for the first time.
“We are thrilled with the Okanagan Lake walkway enhancements. The new path way is safer, more accessible and provides a much better user experience,” said Mayor Garry Litke. “Residents and visitors will enjoy the new walkway for generations to come, and this was the vision set out by Council in making waterfront enhancement a strategic priority.”
The final cleanup was conducted on Monday, following the finalization of the seven-month project that was completed over two phases for the one-kilometre, multi-use path.
The final concrete placement near the SS Sicamous occurred during the holidays and required at least a week to cure under insulated covers. Ice had formed on the new walkway due to the cold weather, causing a slight delay in opening. But warm weekend temperatures melted any slippery sections, making the area safe to open to the public.