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Notes from City Hall
Easter Weekend Closure and Garbage Schedule Change
Kimberley City Hall and the Public Works Yard will be closed on Friday, April 19 and Monday, April 22. A reminder that the Aquatic Centre is closed until April 23 for the annual maintenance shutdown. Waste that would have been picked up on Friday, April 19 will be picked up on Thursday, April 18.
Happy Easter from City of Kimberley staff!
2019-2023 Financial Plan Public Consultation
City council would like to invite the public’s participation regarding the proposed 2019-2023 Financial Plan. Information on the proposed 2019-2023 Financial Plan will be presented in Council Chambers on Monday, April 15, at 7 p.m., at which time members of the public will be invited to provide input and ask questions related to the Plan. For those wishing to provide input but are unable to attend the meeting, written submissions may be dropped off at City Hall or emailed to [email protected]. For more information, please visit the latest news section of the city’s website at www.kimberley.ca.
Notice of Construction
The City of Kimberley plans to complete phase one of the Fourth Avenue Rehabilitation Project this year, from Boundary Street to Trail Street. Construction is planned to start as early as mid-April and will continue into the early fall months. The first phase of the project will consist of replacing the water, sewer and storm utilities, as well as complete reconstruction of this integral piece of roadway.
Traffic delays along Fourth Avenue are expected for the duration of the project. This will affect all residents that need to access Townsite, including Garden View Village, Kimberley Health Centre and Clinic, Kimberley Special Care Home, and Lindsay Park Elementary School.
The traffic pattern will be reduced to single lane alternating traffic for the majority of the project’s duration. The City of Kimberley apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and would like to thank you in advance for your cooperation in following the traffic changes throughout the construction and ensuring a safe working environment for our crews.
Further information with respect to the project will be released closer to the project start date, please visit www.kimberley.ca to watch for further updates.
City Crews and Road Work
To ensure the safety of all concerned, please keep a respectful distance in construction zones (minimum 90’ / 30 m) from any city crews or contractors, open ditches and heavy equipment. The city urges motorists to please be extra cautious and obey all road speed signs within city limits. Thank you for your cooperation.
Mark Creek Water Level Warning
Be advised that water levels can change rapidly, and are especially high during spring freshet. Flows are extremely fast when water levels are high and present an extreme danger to anyone falling in the creek. PLEASE STAY CLEAR OF THE CREEK DURING PERIODS OF HIGH FLOW.
Pitch-In Canada
Operation “Clean Sweep” will be held from April 22 to 29. This is open to any groups, neighbourhoods, schools, or individuals that would like to help clean up along the trails, streets, or fields and parks. Take a photo of your group and we will share it on the city’s Facebook page! To register and receive five free garbage bags, please contact the Operations Department at 250-427-9660.
Sidewalk Cafe Licenses
It’s that time of year to submit a renewal agreement for Downtown Sidewalk Café Patios. Forms can be found on the city’s website or are available for pick up at City Hall front reception area. If you are thinking about installing a sidewalk patio for your downtown restaurant, please contact [email protected] for more information.
Building a new home?
The City of Kimberley has recently updated the Energy Efficient Building Incentive Program. All new homes with building permits issued after January 1, 2018 are eligible for a $500 rebate to help offset the cost of a pre-construction performance evaluation of the building plans.
The project is then eligible for a further rebate of 10-60% of the permit fee based on the post-construction energy performance of the building. If you are building a new home in Kimberley, please visit our website at or contact the Building Official at 250-427-9655 or [email protected] for more details.
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