BC Hydro finally choosing its favoured route for a second transmission line on the Westside of Okanagan Lake is 含羞草研究社渁 good next step in what we need,含羞草研究社� according to Peachland含羞草研究社檚 mayor.

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The mayor pointed out that interim solutions would be needed for power interruptions during that time frame.

BC Hydro announced on Sept. 13 that its leading alternative for the West Kelowna Transmission Project involves building a new line, including an underwater cable across Okanagan Lake, connecting the Westbank substation to the FortisBC system in Kelowna.

Van Minsel added Westside communities were informed a few days prior to the announcement.

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The mayor also noted BC Hydro received $5.2 billion from government to be spent in the next 10 years. 

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BC Hydro will develop a schedule for the project in early 2025 and host community open houses and other activities.