Construction of a new south breakwater is expected to begin in Okanagan Centre Safe Harbour Regional Park Monday.
In advance of this work, crews for the contractor will begin moving a barge and other equipment into place Friday.
“It’s anticipated the breakwater construction will be substantially complete by June 30 and some minor clean-up of the park will take place during the first week of July,” said Bruce Smith, with the Regional District of Central Okanagan.
“At this point, we don’t anticipate any lengthy closure of the park and its main boat launch. However, a portion of the parking area south of the main launch will be cordoned off during construction for storage of equipment and materials and staging.”
Safe Harbour users should be aware that temporary, intermittent closures may be required during construction to adjust or reposition equipment and for the delivery or off-loading of construction materials.
“We hope these closures will be minimal and ask for the patience and cooperation of park users, boaters and other visitors to ensure their safety and that of construction workers,” said Smith.
The new steel pile supported breakwater will be constructed parallel to the viewing platform/fishing pier, south of the main boat launch area at a cost of just over $124,000.
It will replace the aging wood pile structure that was removed last fall.
“While construction is underway, as an alternate launch/trailering facility, boaters may wish to consider using the District of Lake Country Coral Beach Park on Terrace View Road in Carr’s Landing,” said Smith.
