Traffic Issues Piling Up
Vehicular traffic on the Bench has been increasing steadily in recent years. Our own study conducted over the summer showed an increase...
In this section you can access discussion articles on a wide range of topics and concerns arising out of of our research into the implications of the proposed Spiller Road Development
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Stormwater Issues Could Lead to Legal Battles
If we are to learn from the past and look just north of the this proposed development, it is easy to see that mismanagement of stormwater...
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Health Risks for Residents that Cannot be Ignored
The original stated intent of the Developers was to make available much needed “affordable housing” to lower income families in...
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Species that could be at risk
Canadian Horizons` Neighborhood Concept Plan (NCP) is a document that has been repealed by the adoption of the 2019 Penticton Official...
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Economic Impact Threatened
The Naramata Bench is a culmination of co-existing opportunities resulting in a one-of-a-kind, world class agricultural, tourism and...
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Sustainable Growth Opportunities on the Line
An area sought after for it's sustainable agricultural, cultural and recreational assets, is on the line and at the risk from a...
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Development in Conflict with the Official Community Plan
Background The over-arching document that sets the land use direction for any property is the Official Community Plan (OCP). The OCP...
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Far From "Affordable" housing
The developer's statement "Everyday hard-working people of this city will have the opportunity to live and afford a house and raise a...
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This rezoning decision, once made, cannot be undone
The Naramata Bench has enjoyed worldwide acclaim for its orchards, vineyards, wineries and natural beauty. It has captivated visitors,...
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An Ecological Opportunity to develop the Naramata Bench hillside lands in the NE Sector
Open letter to Canadian Horizons, the Stewart Group and other developers. It has become obvious that there is a lot of opposition to the...
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Engineering and Geotechnical Challenges
The proposed development at 1050 Spiller Road represents a significant shift in land use for the property and comes with significant and...
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Environment and Safety in Focus - what about fire?
There are many concerns for the residents that surround the Spiller Road Development Proposal, from environmental to economical to...
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Our Petition - What Others Think
Click on the link below to access comments from the change.org petition:
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Letters of Support
Naramata Isn't Suburbia Worry Over Development Proposed Development Too Close to Landfill Penticton Indian Band Opposes 1050 Spiller Road...
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