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The Engineering and Public Works Department is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and capital improvements of Summerland's roads, solid waste, water, sewer, electric, and cemeteries. The department employs approximately 48 staff who are specialized in a variety of fields including engineering technologists, equipment operators, power line technicians and certified water and wastewater system operators.
Engineering is currently working on the following projects:
Summerland Water System Separation Project
* Water System Separation
Prairie Valley Road and Rosedale Avenue Upgrades
The District of Summerland is excited to have completed the revitalization of our two main entrances into town. This project included upgrades and additions to the sanitary sewer, water, and drainage systems. Power poles were removed and overhead electrical, Telus and Shaw cable were relocated underground which has vastly improving the look of the two streets. Sidewalks, streetlights, landscaped medians and boulevards were installed on both sides of the road improving pedestrian and vehicle safety while also enhancing aesthetics.
A substantial positive change has taken place with the implementation of two roundabouts, one at the intersection of Rosedale Avenue and Peach Orchard Avenue and another at the intersection of Prairie Valley Road and Rosedale Avenue. Roundabouts are easy to use, and are proven to reduce accident frequency and seriousness, while keeping the flow of traffic steady.
Approximately 3 million dollars in funding through the Canada British Columbia Infrastructure Stimulus Fund was made available to Summerland for this project.
*Pictures finalized project
* Rosedale-Prairie Valley Roundabout Photo June 28
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