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tal projects taking place on its lands within
the next 10 years.
“When we had the opening of Skaha Hills,
we were more than thrilled to see our first
phase 47 homes sold out that first sum-
mer,” says Scott. To date, there has been
two phases built to date with 47 homes
in each phase sold out. In addition the 2nd
phase has eight multi vistas consisting of
12 units per multi for a total of 96 units.
There is also a 10,000 case winery built and
operational in Phase 1 called Play Winery.
Phase 3 will begin in the spring or summer
of 2017, and consists of 38 duplexes, 60
homes and two multis.
Skaha Hills is gaining attention not only for
its beautiful setting, but record-setting en-
ergy efficiency. “In conjunction with Grey-
back Developments, PIBDC chose an ICF
platform (Integrated Concrete Foundation)
to provide maximum thermal efficiency,”
says Scott. Structurally insulated panel
(SIP) construction and high-efficiency natu-
ral gas furnaces, condensing storage wa-
“This in essence provides an economic base for the region that could be the main
catalyst for economic growth in the South Okanagan.”
Chris Scott, Business Advisor to PIBDC
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