There can be smoke with out fire. Kelowna work crews plan to prove that this weekend.
On Sunday, from 7 a.m. to noon, city crews will carry out smoke testing to determine connections for sanitary and storm lines under Bernard Avenue between Abbott and Richter Streets.
Th city says the safe, non-toxic, odourless smoke is fanned into pipes and travels through the mains and other connections. The smoke will give visual information about building connections to help locate and prepare for the utility replacement as part of the Bernard Avenue revitalization.
Smoke will emerge from street drains and outside vents of buildings, specifically along the roofline, but should not be present inside buildings.
Motorists are being told they may experience minor delays and are asked to be aware of contractors controlling traffic during the lane restrictions.
The Bernard Avenue revitalization project will begin in September and be delivered over phases over the next two years.
For inquiries related to traces of smoke or odour entering buildings, call 250-212-9177.
