New affordable rental housing is coming for families, seniors, individuals and people living with disabilities in Castlegar as construction has started on 13 new homes in the community. Construction is expected to be complete in late 2024.
“Residents and communities in the Columbia Basin have told us that affordable housing continues to be a priority in the region. These new units will increase the housing options for people in Castlegar,” said Johnny Strilaeff, President and CEO, Columbia Basin Trust. “Thank you to all the partners involved, and especially the efforts of the Kootenay Society for Community Living, as they help bring more affordable housing to the community.”
Located at 1101 2nd St., Eagle Estates will consist of eight one-bedroom apartments for people with low- to moderate-income on the upper floors, and a five-bedroom group home for people living with developmental disabilities on the ground floor. Full-time, on-site, integrated support services will be available for tenants in the group home.
The new building will be in Castlegar’s downtown, close to parks, medical services and retail shops. KSCL will own and operate the building once complete, while Community Living BC will cover operating and administrative costs associated with the five-bed group home.
“Our government is working in partnership to build the kind of low- and middle-income rental housing that British Columbians deserve,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing. “This project in Castlegar is the latest example of how we can work together to build a province where everyone has a good place to call home and no one gets left behind.
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