Penticton's Ellis 4 Dam upgrade cost jumps to $18 million, facing city approval this week.

The cost to upgrade Penticton's Ellis 4 Dam, built nearly a century ago, has risen from $10.5 million to $18 million due to unexpected soil conditions and other complications. The dam, essential for flood protection and irrigation, does not meet safety regulations. The city plans to borrow $11 million to fund the project, with payments covered by future water user rates. City council will decide on the project on February 11th.

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