b'PROJECT PROFILEThe apartments location over the maintrades in Penticton, who are working wellWe are seeing a great deal of energy floor retail space created an opportunity towith Mission Group to minimize issuesand excitement happening in downtown incorporate a resident amenity terrace onduring the pandemic. Penticton, and we are very optimistic the roof of the parkade. This large tenantabout the success of this new property on space has been designed for recreation andOverall, Mission Group is pleased withWestminster, states Turri. This site will get togethers and will include a communityits first project in Penticton and is lookinggive people looking to relocate downtown garden, a barbeque area and space for gamesmore options. like bocce ball.forward to good results as the project moves forward. Construction began in fallHe went on to say that Mission Group Electricity for the common area will be2020 and should be ready for occupancysees this project as the start of a long-term generated by photovoltaic solar panelsby fall 2022. At time of writing, Turri sayscommitment to the city. Once complete, mounted on the roof of the apartmentthe project is currently about 50-per-centthe company will own and manage the section of the building. This sustainableWestminster building, and they foresee feature was included to take advantagecomplete, with framing and roofing to bethemselves staying in the Penticton market of the lengthy annual hours of sun incompleted by the end of December 2021. for a long time.the Okanagan Valley. For secure courier deliveries, a bank of automated parcel lockers will be installed in the lobby that alerts tenants to parcels received and keeps them safe until picked up.A key feature of the project is, in Turris words, its high walkability factor. The local community is now filled with desirable retail businesses, including pubs and restaurants, that can be accessed on foot from the Westminster site. Turri feels this new residence will attract people who want to live and work downtown, in an area where cars are not a daily necessity. Our collaborative team of lawyersCONSTRUCTION CHALLENGES provide solicitor and litigation servicesThe high water table at the location ofon a broad range of projects the site affected the overall design of the project, says Turri. This situation meantfrom concept to completion,the design would have to include above-ground parking, which took into accountthrough dispute resolution and beyond,the density of the surrounding structures. Another challenge was to design the exteriordrawing from our extensive of the apartment buildings lobby at theexperience in local government,corner of Westminster and Brunswick to fit in with the new look of the streets in theengineering, construction, procurement,community. Because of the high water table close to the lake, the foundation requiredcommercial real estate development,steel pilings to create a more stable platform for the structure.planning, insurance, and commercial law.As with most construction projects over the last couple of years, COVID-19 also had an effect on this project. In addition to the increased health and safety protocols, material deliveries to the site were sometimes a challenge. Thoughwww.civiclegal.cathe disruptions were minimal, we did experience extended wait times, and inT604 639 3639|Einfo@civiclegal.caextreme cases, alternate materials had to710 - 900 West Hastings St. be purchased, [which] caused some costVancouver, BC, V6C 1E5increases, explains Turri. @CivicLegalHe went on to say that the company is having good experiences with the local SICA CONSTRUCTION REVIEWSpring 202239Civic Ad-2 - Winter 2019 SICA- mag.indd 1 2019-08-09 1:17 PM'