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A tale of two yards: Millions needed for new and old Kelowna transit facilities

Hardy Road facility is overcrowded and needs upgrades
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Council is supporting BC TransitÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™s funding application to the federal governmentÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™s Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. (Black Press file photo)

With a price tag of $8 million for upgrades to the current city bus yard and design process for a new facility, Kelowna council is supporting BC TransitÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™s drive for funding grants for the projects.

Staff told council at a recent meeting that the current Hardy Road facility needs $ 4 million in refurbishments, as well as upgrades to support the deployment of electric buses.

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The facility was built 1998 and was designed to support 70 buses. It currently houses a fleet of 109 vehicles. It is owned by the city and leased to BC Transit.

It is necessary to extend the yard until a new facility planned for Hollywood Road is ready. Planning and design for that project is estimated to cost $4 million.

Council has directed staff to provide letters of support for BC TransitÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™s funding application to the federal governmentÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™s Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.

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gary.barnes@kelownacapnews.com

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