The $13-million improvements to Victoria Street West are complete: city

Photo: Brendan Kergin

After a over a year of construction, the Victoria Street West Improvements Project is now complete, the City of Kamloops has announced in a press release.

The $13-million project started on Victoria and moved west to the Overlanders Bridge. It included replacing underground utilities, reconstructing the road and improving pedestrian access.  

There was a need to replace old infrastructure, including water, sanitary and storm services, initially constructed in the early 1900s.  

"Both the city and Extreme Excavating worked very hard to finish this project significantly ahead of schedule.  We recognize the impact this project had on businesses and residents within the project limits, as well as the community members who travel through this main corridor. We sincerely appreciate everyone's support throughout this project," Jen Fretz, the city’s civic operations director says in the release.
 
The project team will be out on Victoria Street West on Aug. 19 around noon to give appreciation “waves” to all.