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As Okanagan Lake gets to full pool and rain dominates the short term forecast, sand and sandbags are now available for West Kelowna residents.
The City of West Kelowna calls it a “precautionary measure.”
“Although lake levels seem unlikely to surpass flood levels, lakefront properties may wish to protect their infrastructure affected by wave action from storms and boats,” a news release explained.
“The City stocks these supplies in the spring as a service to residents to help in cases where seasonal flooding has affected their properties in the past.”
Residents are asked to bring their own shovels and to wear gloves while collecting sand, which will be available at the following locations:
- Fire Station No. 33, 1805 Westlake Road
- Casa Loma Beach, 2606 Casa Loma Road
- Falcon Park, adjacent to 1339 Green Bay Road
- Sternwheeler Park, adjacent to 1649 Pritchard Drive
In Kelowna, sandbags are available at local fire halls, but the City told KelownaNow that no sand is being provided at time since there is “no imminent risk of flooding.”
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