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Kelowna Springs Golf Club has served tourists and Kelowna residents since 1990.  It comprises over 106 acres of greenspace and ponds, and is located within a watershed that feeds local creeks and ponds. Breathtakingly beautiful, it is a therapeutic place for people of all ages. In 2023, this greenspace was almost taken away from us by an application by Denciti Development Corp., a Vancouver development company. Thankfully, due to public outcry, the City of Kelowna rightfully rejected the proposal and reversed its previous (and erroneous) Future Land Use Designation for this greenspace. However, Denciti is now attempting to revisit its rezoning application, notwithstanding that the citizens of Kelowna have very clearly rejected its industrial development plans.  Denciti and the City of Kelowna are now planning a "land swap" whereby the City will give Denciti 9.1 acres of prime industrial lands in exchange for the southeastern 9 holes of the golf course.  The City has not disclosed any details relating to this land swap.

Kelowna Springs, as the name implies, is situated over natural springs and aquifers. The springs and aquifers feed into Mill Creek and Simpson Pond, both critical wetlands (and a water source) for animals. Kelowna Springs houses 600 mature trees, as well as many species of flora and fauna, including turtles, foxes, owls, muskrats, ducks, geese, fish, ospreys, bald eagles, hawks, herons, bats and other animals. These lands are environmentally sensitive, and building them up to construct commercial businesses will likely cause flooding to neighboring properties and farms, as well as destroying the home, water source and migration path of local animals.

Greenspaces such as the Kelowna Springs Golf Club, are also essential community areas that contribute significantly to our mental and physical health (source: Canadian Institute for Health Information). Additionally, these spaces reduce air pollution and combat climate change. By rezoning this area from private recreational to industrial, we risk losing these invaluable benefits. 

We, the community members, request the City of Kelowna to stand by its previous decision and reject Denciti's rezoning application once again. It is crucial to preserve these lands as a private recreational area and protect our precious local environment. Join us in protecting our greenspace—sign this petition today.