Current/Recent Projects

• UV Disinfection Facility - In September of 2017 BMID Completed construction and commissioned the Gord Ivans UV Facility.  The District now utilizes Ultra-Violet disinfection in addition to chlorination, as recommended by Interior Health Authority.   The project included the installation of UV Reactors and included the tie-in to the existing in-service distribution mains.

• Weston Road Well - From 2016-2018(Well No. 6) was drilled and commissioned to supplement the flows and increase capacity to the separated system in the Scotty Creek area.  This project included upgrades to the existing Well, including renewal of the existing pump, motor and riser pipe. A new building for electrical and instrumentation has been built. The new building will also house chlorine injection to provide water disinfection and will prevent re-growth within the distribution system mains using ground water.

• Cornish Well Upgrade - Cornish Well is a 16-inch artisan well (naturally under pressure) that was installed in 1979 after the original 8-inch well no longer met the requirements. Cornish well has been used off and on since construction to supplement the requirements of the area. BMID is currently looking to connect Cornish well to the planned Cornish Road Main Extension to supplement irrigation as needed. Upgrades to the Existing building and well infrustructure is currently underway.

• Cornish Water Main Seperation - With the growing demand and population on the north end of the district, infrastructure expansion and upgrades are required. BMID is planning to add and upgrade upgrade 2.5km of irrigation pipe from the Cornish Rd Well through the Scotty Creek area. This will create security for future demand in the area. This work will be completed in 2026.

• Hwy 97 Widening - In the Fall of 2018, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure completed a $55 million project that included urban widening and intersection improvements of HWY 97 from Highway 33 to Edwards Road, including realignment of Finns and Rutland Road.  In conjunction with the project, BMID entered into an agreement to have all existing Asbestos-Concrete (AC) mains in the project area replaced by PVC mains.  Some of the existing mains were upsized for increased capacity.

• Water Treatment Plant Upgrades - BMID retained CTQ Consultants Ltd. to prepare a Preliminary Concepts Report for the Winterization and Capacity Improvements of the existing Water Treatment Plant (WTP).  The main objective was to develop a concept design solution which will allow the WTP to operate during the winter months when the temperature is below freezing.  BMID also plans to add an additional sedimentation clarifier and rapid mix flocculation tank to the existing WTP. These upgrades will help facilitate the anticipated increase in water demand from future growth and high usage during summer months.

• PRV Upgrades - BMID has been upgrading various Pressure Regulating Valve Stations to eliminate the need for Confined Space entry, per WorkSafe BC guidelines.  This is an ongoing project.

• Dam Safety Upgrades - BMID undergoes regular Dam Safety Reviews for our numerous dams in the watershed.  The DSR identifies any upgrades or maintenance items that are required.  Various projects are underway as per the regulatory requirements.

• McDougall Tunnel Extention Project - BMID has completed the detailed design work for the Mcdougall Tunnel Extension. This project consists of three phases. The three phases include: the renewal of 1500 mm diameter steel conduit to convey water from Hadden Reservoir to the east Tunnel Portal; the work to excavate 1650 metres of rock tunnel and seal the portals (tunnel ends); and to utilize the 25,000 cubic metres of tunnel rock to line and protect the integrity of BMID facilities along Mission Creek from higher creek flows and slope failures. BMID completed the 1500mm diameter steel conduit portion of the project in the spring of 2025.

• Remote Control Release at Belgo Dam - The travel-time for staff, round-trip to Belgo Dam, is 3 hours which results in release gate adjustments being made two times per week. With upgraded communications capacity, and better technology for remote power supply, the tools are available to control reservoir release flow rates using BMID’s instrumentation control system. This Project was completed in July 2024.

• Boundary Extension Approved - Ministry Notification 

"Notice is hereby given that Order in Council No. 582-2023 was approved and ordered on October 23, 2023, authorizing an amendment to Letters Patent for the Black Mountain Irrigation District, effective from that date.  The authorizing legislative provision is section 679 [amendment of letters patent and reissue of letters patent] of the Local Government Act.

The purpose of the amendment is to extend the boundary for the Black Mountain Irrigation District to include 20 properties totalling 768.45 hectares located in the Central Okanagan East Electoral Area of the Regional District of Central Okanagan.

A copy of the Order in Council and map showing the boundary of the Black Mountain Irrigation District may be viewed or obtained from the Secretary at info@bmid.ca, or in person at 285 Gray Road, Kelowna, V1X 1W8.

This notice is published in accordance with section 780 [publication of letters patent] of the Local Government Act."

Further to the notice above, a copy of the Order In Council and the new Boundary Map can be found here.

The Board of Trustees has approved all projects noted above.  The Capital Plan (for new BMID projects) has been completed, adding new projects as required to meet the District's future needs.