Okanagan Lake Trail Improvements (Lake Access Site #1)
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Consultation has concluded
Introduction
The City has made minor improvements to the existing trail leading to Okanagan Lake at 9030 Tronson Road (Lake Access Site #1). The existing trail was in need of repair and additional signage. Some work remains to be completed (e.g. bench installation) but benches are currently delayed due to supply chain issues.
Background
Throughout numerous public participation initiatives and consultation for the Official Community Plan, Parks Master Plan and Lake Access Plan, the City has consistently heard that the public would like to see more access to Okanagan Lake. Given that much of Vernon’s lakeshore property is privately owned, Vernon’s lake accesses play an important role in connecting residents, drainage, and wildlife to Okanagan Lake. Unlike parks, lake accesses are public road rights of way that provide access to water bodies, and when used recreationally are intended for short interludes.
One of Council’s 2019-2022 Strategic Plan goals is to develop a minimum of one lake access site per year. To achieve that goal, the City is focusing on development of the 15 priority lake access sites listed within the 2018 Lake Access Plan. The Okanagan Lake Trail Improvements are located within Lake Access Site #1, which is one of the top 15 priority locations.
Project Details
This design was intended to be low cost as future development in the area could result in changes to the trail (timeline currently unknown). An existing trail was already being used by the public, and is 700 m long with a 90 m descent from Tronson Road to the lake. Improvements to the trail included repairing the stairs, installing wayfinding signage, improving visibility of the trail from the road, and will include benches at lookout areas.
This trail provides an alternative access to the lake in the area, which would benefit the community given that the Adventure Bay trail to the lake is not currently available to the general public.
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The survey closed on May 31, 2021.
Introduction
The City has made minor improvements to the existing trail leading to Okanagan Lake at 9030 Tronson Road (Lake Access Site #1). The existing trail was in need of repair and additional signage. Some work remains to be completed (e.g. bench installation) but benches are currently delayed due to supply chain issues.
Background
Throughout numerous public participation initiatives and consultation for the Official Community Plan, Parks Master Plan and Lake Access Plan, the City has consistently heard that the public would like to see more access to Okanagan Lake. Given that much of Vernon’s lakeshore property is privately owned, Vernon’s lake accesses play an important role in connecting residents, drainage, and wildlife to Okanagan Lake. Unlike parks, lake accesses are public road rights of way that provide access to water bodies, and when used recreationally are intended for short interludes.
One of Council’s 2019-2022 Strategic Plan goals is to develop a minimum of one lake access site per year. To achieve that goal, the City is focusing on development of the 15 priority lake access sites listed within the 2018 Lake Access Plan. The Okanagan Lake Trail Improvements are located within Lake Access Site #1, which is one of the top 15 priority locations.
Project Details
This design was intended to be low cost as future development in the area could result in changes to the trail (timeline currently unknown). An existing trail was already being used by the public, and is 700 m long with a 90 m descent from Tronson Road to the lake. Improvements to the trail included repairing the stairs, installing wayfinding signage, improving visibility of the trail from the road, and will include benches at lookout areas.
This trail provides an alternative access to the lake in the area, which would benefit the community given that the Adventure Bay trail to the lake is not currently available to the general public.
