Penticton crews continue efforts to keep creeks flowing

PENTICTON – Public safety is on the minds of Penticton city officials as public works crews continue work to keep Ellis and Penticton Creeks flowing.

The city issued a caution to residents today, May 10, to keep a safe distance from all creek waterways and to also use caution when near riverbanks, which could be unstable due to high water saturation.

Public works crews continued work in Ellis Creek today, excavating materials from the streambed adjacent the hospital in and effort to maintain creek capacity.

Berms and widening operations were also being done on Ellis Creek in order to keep the stream flowing as freely as possible. Trees are also being removed from along the river’s edge.

The city is also monitoring both creeks for high flows, low free board, undermining, and downed trees and blockages.

Skaha Lake is also on the rise, according to provincial officials, prompting an advisory to property owners adjacent the lake to consider taking precautionary measures to protect their property.

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