News Release - City of Kamloops Purchases Land for Future Growth
What is 965 McMaster Way?
The property at 965 McMaster Way is 9.77 acres of flat, industrial-zoned land, optimally located adjacent to the existing Civic Operations Yard. The site is well-suited for development and will support operational growth for the next 25 to 50 years.
As the community expands, so do the demands on municipal services. The new site will accommodate the increasing need for equipment, machinery, and materials required to maintain infrastructure and deliver essential services such as snow removal, waste collection, and parks maintenance. Centralized operations at this location will reduce the need to identify or purchase future satellite properties.
Of the total parcel, 7 acres will remain leased to Westcan Transport Limited Partnership for up to 20 years, generating revenue to offset borrowing costs. Development is underway on the remaining 2.77 acres to expand parking and laydown areas. Long-term planning will guide the phased integration of operations into the site as existing facilities reach capacity.
This acquisition represents a forward-looking investment in the City's infrastructure, ensuring that Civic Operations can continue to meet the needs of Kamloops residents for decades to come.
A copy of 965 McMaster Way Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 57-4, 2025, is available for public inspection at City Hall during regular business days between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.
For more information, please email KamloopsAAP@kamloops.ca.
