The City of West Kelowna is advising the public that drilling and blasting activity related to residential development at 3030 Asquith Road in the Smith Creek area will begin today and continue for approximately three months.
A blasting permit has been issued to T&A Rock Works Inc. for the site drilling and blasting. The drilling portion will begin May 29, 2017 and the blasting will begin May 31, 2017.
Blasting will be permitted Monday to Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. As part of WorkSafeBC requirements, safety sirens will be sounded before the blast and once the area is cleared. An independent company will carry out vibration and air over pressure monitoring.
Residents with concerns regarding blasting activity can contact the general contractor, T&A Rock Works Inc. at 250-765-4811 or email: tarockworks@shaw.ca or contact the property owners, Smith Creek Holdings Ltd. At 250-763-5665.