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January 2021 - This project was presented as a supplemental budget item as part of the 2021 Budget Consultation to the Committee of the Whole on January 12, 2021, after being delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
The North and South Thompson Rivers provide important recreational opportunities for Kamloops residents. The rivers provide convenient water access for swimming, fishing, floating, paddling, and boating. The rivers are also well utilized by many boating and paddling clubs.
In 2019, the City reviewed three of its boat launches—McArthur Island, Pioneer Park, and Valleyview—to better understand how the City could support boat access to the rivers. As part of this review, the City engaged with stakeholders and members of the public who access City boat launches to learn more about how they use these facilities.
January 2021 - This project was presented as a supplemental budget item as part of the 2021 Budget Consultation to the Committee of the Whole on January 12, 2021, after being delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
The North and South Thompson Rivers provide important recreational opportunities for Kamloops residents. The rivers provide convenient water access for swimming, fishing, floating, paddling, and boating. The rivers are also well utilized by many boating and paddling clubs.
In 2019, the City reviewed three of its boat launches—McArthur Island, Pioneer Park, and Valleyview—to better understand how the City could support boat access to the rivers. As part of this review, the City engaged with stakeholders and members of the public who access City boat launches to learn more about how they use these facilities.
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The Business Case for Additional Investments in City-Owned Boat Launches was received by the Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. The Committee accepted the recommendation to include the business case as a supplemental item in the 2020-2024 Five-year Financial Plan.
Public and stakeholder engagement activities to
learn more about how residents use current City boat launch facilities.
Q1 2020 - Research Reporting
City Boat Launch Planning has finished this stage
Information will be presented to Kamloops City Council
on the results of the research and recommendations on next steps.
Q1 2020 - Committee of the Whole
City Boat Launch Planning has finished this stage
Committee of the Whole accepts the recommendation to include the business case as a supplemental item in the 2020-2024 Five-year Financial Plan.
Spring 2020 - Parking Report
City Boat Launch Planning has finished this stage
A report will be brought forward to Council regarding parking options.
2020 - Project Delayed Due to COVID-19
City Boat Launch Planning is currently at this stage
2021
this is an upcoming stage for City Boat Launch Planning
Proposed works include: dredging river access at McArthur Island, completing signage and parking paint line changes at McArthur Island and design work for parking lot improvements at Pioneer Park.
2022
this is an upcoming stage for City Boat Launch Planning
Parking lot improvements at Pioneer Park.
2023/2024
this is an upcoming stage for City Boat Launch Planning
Replacement of the boat ramps at Valleyview and Pioneer Park, and the dock at McArthur Island.
