Kelowna含羞草研究社檚 new North End monument has drawn praise from city council.

Five themes are reflected in the structure: land, water, heritage, community, and Kelowna depicted on multiple bands stacked together. It will be placed along Highway 97 between Eillison Lake and Old Vernon Road.

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The monument will be an amber-gold colour and lit at night.

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The budget is estimated between $700,000 to $800,000, however, a more accurate cost will be available when council looks at the city budget in December.

Although he liked the monument Coun. Ron Cannan took issue with the budget and had other criticisms.

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Cannan suggested the monument is better suited for an area such as Stuart Park.

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The monument was one of three shortlisted by a panel of private and public design professionals earlier this year. The winning submission received a 90 per cent consensus in a secret vote.

Council approved the monument with Cannan voting against it. Construction is expected to begin in 2025.