Lumby proceeding with new recreational facilities

Construction is currently underway on the children’s spray park and adult fitness equipment in Oval Park.

Two long-anticipated recreational amenities in Lumby are moving ahead.

Construction is currently underway on the children’s spray park and adult fitness equipment in Oval Park.

“They (contractors) are targeting the May long weekend for completion or it will be done by Lumby Days in June,” said Tannis Nelson, Regional District of North Okanagan community development co-ordinator.

White Valley Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee members toured the site Monday.

The concrete pad has been poured for the fitness equipment and the water pipes have been installed for the spray park.

Rick Fairbairn, WVPRCAC chairperson, doesn’t anticipate any setbacks with turning the spray park on.

“Our staff did a lot of homework to satisfy the Interior Health Authority and other agencies,” he said.

The total budget for the spray park and adult fitness equipment is $453,322, with $348,258 coming from the provincial government.

There is also $30,000 from the Lumby Lions and $30,000 from the Teddy’s Devils and Martin’s Angels ball teams. Local taxpayers are contributing $57,064.

 

 

Vernon Morning Star