SEPTEMBER 2026
FOR THE RECORD from the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
Growth, Development & Township Commitments
The Township of Spallumcheen believes residents deserve accurate, clear and complete information about growth, development, infrastructure, water, and decisions affecting our community.
The Township understands that residents have legitimate concerns about the potential costs and impacts of growth. Those concerns are taken seriously. The Township’s responsibility is to make informed decisions based on facts, applicable legislation, infrastructure capacity, water availability, environmental considerations and the financial impacts on residents and taxpayers.
To be clear:
- There is no Township plan or commitment to increase Spallumcheen's population to 15,000 people.
- There are no signed Township agreements committing the community to the major development currently being discussed.
- A development proposal or application is not an approval or application is not an approval or a Township commitment.
- Any proposed development must proceed through the established public planning processes.
- Future development must be assessed against infrastructure capacity, water availability, environmental protection, emergency services and the financial impacts on existing residents and taxpayers.
- The North Okanagan Wastewater Recovery Project is a regional infrastructure initiative with purposes that extend beyond accommodating population growth.
The Township’s commitment is straightforward: residents should know what is being proposed, what decisions have actually been made, and what commitments have—or have not—been made on their behalf. Full remarks from the Chief Administrative Officer can be viewed by clicking on More Info below.
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