𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠?

KCU does not believe residents have enough clear information to fully understand the AI data centre component of this proposal before Council considers major land-use changes at Tuesday's public hearing.

The proposed Kenna Village development in the Iron Mask area returns to Council for a public hearing on Tuesday, June 9 at 7:00 pm at City Hall.

• References to an AI data centre were included in materials presented at the January 13 hearing. Although those references are absent from the current public hearing materials, the City told KCU there has been "high level indication from the proponent of a data centre."

• The City has already funded approximately $40 million in Southwest Sector water and sewer infrastructure for the Iron Mask area, and City staff state this proposal, along with other Southwest Sector developments, would significantly accelerate approximately $100 million in additional water infrastructure projects.

• In April 2026, the City moved the Pathways Shelter hearing to the Kia Lounge at Sandman Centre to accommodate a large volume of anticipated public participation. Despite people being turned away from the January 13, 2026 Kenna Village hearing due to limited capacity, the hearing is once again scheduled for Council Chambers.

• The statutory public notice for the hearing was issued on Tuesday, June 2, leaving residents just 3½ days to review the information, seek clarification, and submit written comments before the noon deadline on June 5.

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐲

• Email your comments to: legislate@kamloops.ca

• Speak at the public hearing in person at City Hall on Tuesday, June 9 at 7:00 pm.

(You do not need to speak in order to attend and observe.)

• Join remotely by Zoom

*Written submissions must be received by noon tomorrow Friday, June 5 and will become part of the public record, including publication of your name and address on the City's website.

Staff report, previous submissions, and Zoom link in comments.

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