A land swap is proposed between the City of Kelowna and a developer advancing plans for a controversial industrial park.

The proposed deal would see the city give Denciti Developments 9.1 acres of municipally-owned industrial land at 3199 Hollywood Road North. In return, the Vancouver-based firm would give the city 60 acres of its 104 acre site at 480 Penno Road. Most of the 60 acres consists of a golf course.

“This agreement secures Kelowna Springs Golf Course as a distinctive nine-hole course with full-length holes, while preserving natural areas for the community,” Derek Edstrom, a city director, said in a release issued Friday afternoon.

“Kelowna Springs represents more than just a golf course - it’s a community asset,” Edstrom said. “Our goal is to ensure that its legacy continues

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