support by closely involving them throughout the project. One of the first things that the Meraki and Bluepoint team did was to host a community barbecue, where the team communicated what the project involved, what was going to be happening around the community, and allowed community members to ask questions about the project. They also hired two local trainees, who ended up working with the Bluepoint team throughout the duration of the project, which furthered the economic impact of the project within the community. Ultimately, Meraki and Bluepoint delivered the project on schedule and to a high standard – “and now the community has infrastructure that works and is going to carry them through for the next 50 years,” Kevin says. “I think that’s a massive win for the community and we are grateful to have been a part of it.” Kevin partly credits their success on the project to Bluepoint’s experience and their technical background. At the same time, he also says it helped that Meraki Resources has another operating company, K&D Logging, based only 72 kilometres away, so they knew the community well. That meant they were able to get eyes on site quickly and clarify what needed to be done. Kevin believes that “local knowledge” and proven ability to operate in the area have been critical to the company’s ability to complete the work efficiently. Before that project, Mathew says that Bluepoint had done several jobs outside of the Kelowna area, but that was their first “major out-of-town project.” Now that they have proven their ability to do so, they hope to take on more major projects beyond the borders of Kelowna, including in Indigenous communities. At the same time, Kevin says they also want to keep doing work rooted in the Interior of BC. Kelowna is home to Bluepoint and the team continues to see incredible opportunities on the horizon for local-based work. Continuing the growth trajectory in Kelowna, Bluepoint Construction is proud to partner with the City of Kelowna on Phase 3 of the City Park pathway improvements, delivering infrastructure that reflects Kelowna’s vision for a more connected, resilient, and thriving community. This work is part of the City’s 10-Year Capital Plan, a strategic roadmap designed to keep pace with Kelowna’s rapid population growth. These upgrades to City Park will create more accessible pathways, revitalize the shoreline, and improve amenities, and Bluepoint is proud to be a part of it. As a result of pursuing projects like this, Kevin expects Bluepoint to grow, but never just for growth’s sake. “What’s important to us is sustainable growth,” he concludes. “We’ve been able to almost double the company in size in the time that we’ve owned it, but we’ve done that by growing the company in a measured and strategic way. We expect that to continue.” DECEMBER 2025
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