People in need of affordable housing in the Kootenay region will soon be moving into a new 30-unit apartment complex in Sparwood.
Located at 431 Pine Ave., Timbers Landing will provide homes for people with low to moderate incomes, with a particular focus on families, single parents, seniors and people living with disabilities. The four-storey building has a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units, each with its own large balcony.
“We are thrilled to see the completion of the 30-unit apartment complex in Sparwood, a vital step toward addressing the housing affordability challenges that affect so many in the community and beyond,” said Johnny Strilaeff, president and CEO, Columbia Basin Trust. “This milestone could not have been achieved without the leadership of the Elk Valley Family Society and all the partners who came together to make Timbers Landing possible. Together, we’re making a lasting impact and ensuring a brighter future for residents of Sparwood.”
The project is the result of a partnership between the federal and provincial governments, the District of Sparwood, Columbia Basin Trust, New Commons Development, Teck and the Elk Valley Family Society, which will operate the building.
The building will open its doors to tenants in the coming weeks and will include seven accessible units, as well as all-electric low-carbon-consumption features such as heat pumps for combined heating and cooling, and integrated solar-panel systems helping to offset common area electricity.
“We know more affordable housing is needed in rural areas throughout B.C., including in the Kootenay region,” said Ravi Kahlon, B.C.’s Minister of Housing. “With the development of Timber Landing, we’re providing more single-parent families, seniors and people living with a disability with the opportunity to stay in Sparwood, the community they call home. People can expect more homes like this to open throughout the province as we build on our commitment to provide affordable housing options for British Columbians.”
This project is part of a $19-billion housing investment by the B.C. government. Since 2017, the Province has approximately 77,000 homes that have been delivered or are underway, including approximately 750 homes in the Kootenay region.
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