Penticton – Skaha Assembly Redevelopment
Overview
BC Housing is moving forward with redevelopment of 2730, 2784, 2824, 2852, and 2872 Skaha Lake Road and 179 Green Avenue West, in the City of Penticton. These properties contain the Skaha Sunrise Apartments, as well as the Meadowlark, Sun Valley, Unity House, and Mayfair buildings. They are collectively known as the Skaha Assembly Redevelopment.
The Skaha Assembly Redevelopment project will see multiple properties along Skaha Lake Road replaced with new, affordable rental housing. This redevelopment will play an important role in increasing the number of purpose-built rental homes needed in Penticton. A total of 620 units are being proposed at this location as indicated in the 2024 rezoning application, with a goal to break ground on Phase 1 by 2026/2027.
Redevelopment Updates
2024 Rezoning Application
BC Housing submitted a Rezoning Application to the City of Penticton in December 2024, to begin the municipal approvals process for the project. The application is currently under review by the City of Penticton staff.
After significant engagement, an updated concept plan for the Skaha Assembly Redevelopment was submitted. This concept plan was informed by community feedback received in the phase 1 (2022) engagement process, where we heard from tenants, neighbours, and other members of the community. The plan is guided by a vision framework, best practices in placemaking, an integrated planning approach, and a desire to maximize affordable and rental housing on the site.
The concept proposed in the Rezoning Application will be built over three development phases. It will include a range of new housing, thoughtfully designed open spaces, resident amenities, commercial spaces and a childcare facility on the ground floor. The redevelopment plans provide:
- 620 units that include one-, two-, and three-bedroom units
- 519 parking spaces
- Over 100 accessible units
- A 4,500 square foot childcare facility
- A rooftop garden
- Indoor and outdoor amenities that will allow for community gatherings
- Over 10,000 square feet of retail space
Demolition
In Fall 2024, the remaining buildings on the Meadowlark site at 2730 Skaha Lake Road were demolished due to fire damage and safety concerns. Demolition also started in late 2024 to remove the deteriorating buildings at 2784 Skaha Lake Road (the former Sun Valley Motel).
These projects were prioritized because of the poor condition of the buildings on site and the potential hazards if the buildings were left standing.
The remaining buildings at 2824, 2852, and 2872 Skaha Lake Road are not scheduled for demolition at this time. They do not present a safety concern and will continue to accommodate the remaining tenants who call this site home.
Community Engagement
Please view the phase 2 Engagement Findings for more information on past engagement.
BC Housing is committed to continued engagement with the community about the Skaha Assembly Redevelopment and will share updates here. Questions can be directed to: communityrelations@bchousing.org.
