Message from the Mayor
On behalf of Council, I am pleased to present the District of
Lake Country’s Annual Report for 2016.
As in previous years infrastructure upgrades continue to
be a major focus for Council and staff. The completion of
Woodsdale Road, Bottom Wood Lake Road, Sherman Rd
and Greenhow Road upgrades have improved pedestrian
and cycling safety immensely along those routes. Plans
and priorities are in place to continue with other routes
within the Transportation for Tomorrow Plan and as
additional grant programs become available.
We have not yet achieved the transfer of old Hwy 97 to
have complete responsibility for the Pelmewash Parkway
but we anticipate a settlement in the near future. We
have done some long-range planning for Pelmewash and
based on community input over the past few years, a
design will be undertaken in 2017.
Thank you to everyone that provided input into the Parks
and Recreation Master Planning process. Work is continuing
to have this long range planning document completed for our community. The development of the
Okanagan Rail Trail is anticipated to start in 2018 as plans are made based on the design and generous
donations continue to come in from many individuals, families and organizations.
We again thank our many volunteers in so many capacities that help to make Lake Country a great place to
live. We are truly an “Engaged Community” with our many service clubs, arts, cultural and heritage
organizations, sports organizations, and environmental and social organizations that include all ages from
all parts of our community.
Development activity has increased and our tax base, while still primarily residential, will see greater
diversity with a number of new commercial applications and construction adding to the tax roll.
James Baker
Mayor
2016 Annual Report
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