Current Projects
Find current information on District led projects happening in the community.
Project Scope
Install sanitary sewer infrastructure from Selkirk Drive to Wiseby Drive, including service connections from the mains to property lines. It also includes widening Aberdeen Road to create safer paved shoulders for pedestrians and cyclists.
Project Timeline
Construction anticipated to finish November 2026.
Project Update: August 27, 2026
Current Works
The section of sewer from Wisbey Drive to the CN Rail crossing is complete and paving of that section is anticipated to be completed early September.
The sewer has been installed from the CN Rail crossing to Rendell Drive, with service connections to property lines currently being installed. Construction of the remaining sewer mainline, Rendell Drive to north of Venables, is also progressing. Paving is expected to occur close to the beginning of November. Once the paving is completed, crews will be on site finishing up driveway and landscape restoration, line painting, and clean up.
Road Closure
- Due to the depth and width of the required excavation, Aberdeen Road is closed to through traffic from February to mid-November, 2026.
- This is a full closure, in effect 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Active construction is currently between Shamanski Drive and Venables Drive. Access to Rendell Dr, Shamanski Dr, Paisley Dr, Heritage Ln and Stenquist Park is via Aberdeen Road off of Kalamalka Road. Access to Venables Drive and Matner Lane is via Aberdeen Road off Highway 6.
- Road users are asked to obey all traffic control measures, personnel and signage for the safety of all workers.
- A signed, safe pedestrian/bicycle corridor is provided through the worksite on the west shoulder of the road (shown on the map in blue)
- Local access and emergency vehicles only are permitted through the construction zone.
- Project updates will be communicated through District News and social media announcements will be utilized for communications. Subscribe to District News to receive updates directly to your inbox or follow the District on Facebook and Instagram.
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Project Contact
Questions related to construction, such as schedule and traffic management, should be directed to Chapman Industries – 250-549-2907 (office) or to 250-306-7881 (Site Supervisor).
Project Scope
To develop a plan to mitigate risks to the Lavington Wetland to improve resiliency to future flooding events
Current Works
The Lavington Wetland – Risk Mitigation Report was presented to Council on June 8, 2026. Administration will include a phasing plan and budget information in the draft 2027 Financial plan for consideration.
Future Works
A phased risk mitigation plan will be developed, structured around the identified areas for resiliency.
Background
Coldstream was successful in obtaining a Water Conservation and Quality Improvement Grant through the Okanagan Basin Water Board for the purpose developing a plan to mitigate risks to the Lavington Wetland, to improve resiliency to future flooding events. Associated Environmental has been contracted to undertake this project.
Project Scope
The road rehabilitation of School Road, from Jeffers Drive to Learmouth Road. The project includes isolated repairs to the road base, drainage improvements, and a new asphalt surface. The road will be widened similarly to the north section that was constructed in 2024 to improve safety for pedestrians.
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Project Timeline
July 6, 2026 to October 2, 2026
Project Update: September 10, 2026
Current Works
The reconstruction of School Road began July 6, 2026, reducing the road to single lane, alternating traffic for the duration of the project. Paving is expected to take place from September 17-18, 2026.
Pedestrian and Emergency Services access are being maintained, and transit and school access is also available.
Intermittent road closures may occur to facilitate movement of equipment, delivery of materials, etc. Drivers are urged to obey traffic control personnel and to use caution when travelling near the construction area to keep crews safe.
This traffic advisory is in effect until 6:00 pm on October 2, 2026.
Project Contact
Bear Paw Earthworks
250-545-9899 (office)
250-309-5103 (Site Superintendent).
Project Scope
This project will retrofit the Middleton Lift Station components as they are at the end of their life and can no longer be rebuilt. The new components will be installed to allow for above ground access, eliminating the need for confined space entry.
Project Timeline
This project will be completed by October 2026.
Project Scope
Water services between Kalamalka Road and McClounie Drive on Coldstream Creek Road are being transferred from an undersized mainline to a higher volume, higher pressured main.
This project requires intermittent interruptions to traffic and to individual homes as the transfers are completed.
Project Timeline
The work is expected to be completed in 2026 but some service transfers may be delayed into early 2027.
Completed Projects
Project Scope
Two speed tables and a crosswalk were installed on the Kidston Road Multi-use Path, approximately 120m south of Coldstream Creek Road, near 12301 Kidston Road.
The District encourages residents and visitors using Kidston Road to use caution when navigating the new traffic calming measures.
Project Timeline
This work was completed summer of 2026.
Project Scope
This project included the removal of the existing surface, repairs and regrading of the subbase material, new base gravels, new asphalt surface and a new acrylic surface.
Project Timeline
July 6, 2026 to August 14, 2026.
The Log House has been demolished. Public day-use parking within the existing paved area on the property is now permitted. This parking area is available for visitors accessing the park or hand launching non-motorized watercraft at Kalavista Boat Launch.
Please note that parking is limited. Parking on grassed areas and within the driveway entrance is not permitted, and boat trailer parking is not allowed.
A crosswalk and pedestrian-activated crossing light has been installed, allowing visitors to safely cross the road to the designated hand launch area, as shown on the map below:
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Future Works
Council is considering potential future uses of the park land.
The project to improve both traffic and pedestrian safety on Kalamla Road is complete. Upgrades included the installation of:
- a signaled pedestrian light at the corner of Kalamalka Road and Westkal Road.
- three-way stop signs on Kalamalka Road at both the intersections of McClounie Drive and Kidston Road.
- a third raised crosswalk on Kalamalka Road at the eastern parking lot exit of Coldstream Elementary School.
The project to upsize water service from de Jong Drive into Coldstream Park's irrigation system is complete. This included the replacement of all piping, sprinkler heads (arranged in zones for optimal coverage), wires, valves, and the control system.
The road rehabilitation, from Rockland Drive to 100m south of Upland Place, and the drainage upgrades from Rockland Drive to Scenic Drive are complete.
The project to install solar panels at Coldstream Community Hall is complete, and the panels are generating power. Updates on the amount of power being generated will be included in future editions of the quarterly Community Newsletter that is sent out to residents.
Background
A solar project can potentially recover approximately 90% of electrical costs which could save the District (and its partner Maven Lane) upwards of $6,000/year. The orientation of the building allows maximize energy production. This project was funded by the Local Government Climate Action Program, along with a $25,000 rebate from BC Hydro.
From March-September annually, the building will be producing more energy than it is consuming and thus the facility will be building "Net Metering Credits" with the electrical utility.
Project Contact
Questions related to the Solar Panel project can call Infrastructure Services at 250-550-1505.
Project Scope
To remove two large box elder trees at the entrance to Cenotaph Park that were heavily pruned last summer. This pruning work was done by BC Hydro’s contractor to protect power lines throughout Coldstream. To prevent future conflicts, Council has approved BC Hydro’s plan to remove the two trees and replace them with more suitable species, with all costs covered by BC Hydro.
BC Hydro has removed the two Box Elder trees at Cenotaph Park and they have been replaced. This protect is completed.