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Penticton council to discuss funding for Lakeshore Drive safety plan
Staff say the plan would add cameras, patrols and a seasonal policing hub after nearly $400,000 in vandalism costs since 2021.
- On Tuesday, Penticton City Council will review a proposed $128,000 funding allocation for a multi-phase safety plan targeting Lakeshore Drive, aiming to address late-night disturbances and traffic issues.
- Lakeshore Drive recorded 910 RCMP calls for service in 2025, the highest volume since 2019, while vandalism and damage to City infrastructure have cost nearly $400,000 since 2021.
- Staff recommends approving $65,000 for CCTV installation on city-owned infrastructure and reallocating $63,000 from an RCMP parking project to establish a 'seasonal community policing hub' at the Jubilee Pavilion , plus hiring two seasonal bylaw officers.
- Community engagement through 2025 and 2026 surveys confirmed public support for a visible safety approach, with the plan building on measures Council approved in summer 2025 and deploying scheduled RCMP and bylaw patrols during peak evening hours this summer.
- Staff advocate an incremental approach adjusting annually based on results and community feedback, noting that alcohol and drugs account for roughly 16 to 22 per cent of annual area calls, with Council open to considering additional initiatives in future budget cycles.
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Salmon Arm ObserverPenticton council to consider lakeshore safety improvements pegged at $128K
Penticton City Council is set to ponder whether to approve $128,000 in funding as part of a multi-phase safety plan on Lakeshore Drive. On Tuesday, May 19, council will review the 2026 Seasonal Safety Strategy, which includes $65,000 for CCTV installation on city-owned infrastructure and the expansion of the Chamber of Commerce’s Camera Program for Lakeshore businesses. City staff has also recommended reallocating $63,000 from an RCMP capital pr…
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