West Kelowna city council has unanimously approved a development permit for the city’s tallest residential structure, a seven-storey mixed-use building at Hoskins and Dobbin roads. This landmark project will feature 65 rental units, a partially underground parkade with two car share stalls, and EV charging stations. Additionally, it will include two commercial spaces, one of which will house a fitness centre at street level.

This is the first Westbank Centre development under the new Official Community Plan (OCP) and the first high-rise under the new guidelines. Despite it being the highest structure in West Kelowna, the building is not classified as a high building under the BC Building Code.

Councillors expressed enthusiasm for the project, seeing it as a catalyst for further applications and downtown revitalization.