With over $28 million invested in infrastructure projects in 2025, the City of Vernon wants to hear from its residents.
The city is hosting a capital works open house on Thursday, March 6, for residents to ask questions about the large-scale projects that are occurring in the community. No RSVP is required, and the session will run from 4:30-6:30 p.m. from the Vernon Recreation Centre Auditorium.
According to the city, these capital projects are "essential to maintaining the city鈥檚 current needs while ensuring the long-term viability of key infrastructure."
Projects include extending sidewalks and active transportation networks, improving roads and drainage systems, and enhancing Vernon鈥檚 parks. A key focus is addressing infrastructure that has exceeded its existing capacity while managing the replacement of end-of-life assets.
鈥淲ith Vernon鈥檚 continued growth and the need to replace city infrastructure, these improvements are crucial to meeting the needs of our residents today,鈥� said Mayor Victor Cumming. 鈥淏y investing in lifecycle replacements and upgrading existing infrastructure, we ensure reliability, creating a stronger, more connected community and enhancing the quality of life for all residents.鈥�
Council recently adopted the 2025 budget and five-year financial plan, which included funding for 27 capital projects which include new roundabouts at Pleasant Valley Road/39th Avenue and Phoenix Drive/Silver Star Road, construction of a new airport taxiway apron, replacement of playground equipment, and the second phase of naturalization of Vernon Creek at Polson Park.
The full list of projects can be found at vernon.ca/capitalworks.
