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Mayor Tom Dyas made the announcement on the city含羞草研究社檚 YouTube channel.

含羞草研究社淭he City of Kelowna recently made a historic acquisition of a 1.8-acre waterfront lot at 3896 Truswell Road.含羞草研究社�

The property, located at the mouth of Mission Creek, provides 340 feet of lakeshore, 220 feet along the creek, and views of Okanagan Lake.

含羞草研究社淚t also unlocks 400 feet of existing city walkway securing public access to the two-acre beachfront area commonly known as Secret Beach,含羞草研究社� Dyas added.

The property was purchased from the Truswell family.

含羞草研究社淭he acquisition of this property is truly a legacy for our city,含羞草研究社� Dyas noted. 含羞草研究社淚t含羞草研究社檚 an important step to ensure that Kelowna含羞草研究社檚 beautiful waterfront can be enjoyed by all for generations to come.含羞草研究社�

The land is also an important environmental asset to the city, according to Derek Edstrom, partnerships and investment director.

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The new park is a cornerstone in the city含羞草研究社檚 plan to create a string of destination beach parks that are linked together by pathways and waterways, Edstrom added.

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