NOW LEASING & UNDER CONSTRUCTION | ANTICIPATED OCCUPANCY Q1 2024

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    Offices at The Block Are Anticipated to be Ready for Move-In Q1, 2024

WATCH THE BLOCK GROW SKYWARD

The Block is under construction and steadily making progress towards its anticipated completion in Q1, 2024. Keep an eye on this page for regular updates as the building progresses!

Construction Updates
February 2023
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New Year, New Level

Construction is progressing smoothly with concrete pouring complete to Level 11. Masonry, fire protection, mechanical, and electrical work is underway from Levels 1-5.

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December 2022
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Level 9 Poured

Precast cladding is now complete on the South and East elevations. The Level 10 typical floor on Bertram and Level 9 on The Block have been poured.

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October 2022
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Slab Pour

With the final pour of the Level 6 transfer slab, the parking structure is complete. We'll now watch as the tower steadily rises to its full 17-storey height.

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September 2022
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Level Five Vertical Complete

The team completed the Level 5 vertical as well as all slab decks forming for Level 6.

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August 2022
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Formwork Begins on West Quadrant

This month the team began formwork on the west tower quadrant and completed the east vertical concrete for Level 5.

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May 2022
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Vertical Progress

The Block continues its upward momentum with the slab for Level 2 having been poured. The pour for Level 3 is anticipated for early June.

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February 2022
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Slab Work Begins

The first slab-on-grade is poured, marking the first step in The Block’s vertical progress.

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March 2021
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Foundations are set

262 pilings are driven into the ground with innovative, vibration-reducing technology, setting the stage for the first concrete pour.

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January 2021
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Bernard Block breaks ground

Construction officially kicks off for The Block. Work begins to excavate the site for pilings and below grade operations.

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January 2021
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Demolition Begins

Fencing is installed and crews begin to demolish the existing structure. Demolition is complete after 86 days.

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June 2020
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Development Permit Approval

Downtown Kelowna’s first Class A office tower is approved by Kelowna city council. Next door to master-planned residential communities Bertram and Brooklyn, The Block is set to bring a new energy and commercial hub to downtown like never before.

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CONTACT US

Please reach out for more information on leasing opportunities at The Block:

STEPHEN WEBBER

Associate Vice President

250.861.8104

Stephen.Webber@Colliers.com

JASON TEAHEN

Senior Vice President

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604.661.0847

Jason.Teahen@Colliers.com

ROB CHASMAR

Senior Vice President

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604.661.0822

Rob.Chasmar@Colliers.com