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Oct 03, 2025

Warton Street Revitalization Project - Progress Update

The Wharton Street Revitalization is moving forward, and we’re excited to share some key milestones already completed:
  • Underground electrical and communications work on Wharton Street (Kelly to Victoria) is complete.
  • Storm, water, and sanitary upgrades are finished.
  • Soil cells installed to support existing and future trees.
  • Curbs along Wharton Street in place.
  • Cenotaph dismantled and rebuilt at its new location.
  • Watermain completed in the alley parallel to Victoria.
  • Sidewalk pavers installed along most of Wharton Street.
𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬:
• Paver installation at the Main Street/Victoria Road intersection
• Continued surface works along Wharton Street

• Preparation for the new public washroom building on Henry Avenue

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬:
• 55% complete (≈ $2.86M spent to date, on budget)
• Project paving scheduled for October 6–7
• Intersection of Main Street & Victoria Road planned to reopen October 8

• Target completion: November 11, 2025

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲:

This project is not just about new roads and sidewalks—it’s about creating a more welcoming, accessible, and vibrant downtown. The improvements will enhance safety for pedestrians and drivers, support local businesses, provide greener spaces with healthy trees, and ensure reliable underground infrastructure for years to come.

📩Questions or concerns? Email works@summerland.ca or call 250-494-0431 or visit www.whartonstreet.ca.

Thank you for your patience and support as we work together to build a downtown that our whole community can enjoy and be proud of.

 

 

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