40 housing units set for Virden
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This article was published 17/04/2010 (5635 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
With $2.49 million in stimulus funds, the federal and provincial governments will help build 40 new housing units for low-income seniors in Virden.
The Bolton Bay Senior Condo project, led by the Virden Centennial Housing Corporation, will provide 19 one-bedroom units and 21 two-bedroom units.
With 20 units already spoken for, VCHC spokesman Doug McLellan says the project will free up precious space for the more than 200 seniors who are waiting for an opening at one of the community’s two seniors’ homes.
"It feels great to have (the project) moving forward like this," McLellan said. "We actually started work on April 1, and we’ll be about ready to pour the concrete next week."
Brandon-Souris Tory MP Merv Tweed, on behalf of Diane Finley, Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., along with Brandon East NDP MLA Drew Caldwell, on behalf of Minister of Housing and Community Development Kerri Irvin-Ross, participated in the official sod-turning at the project site yesterday.
"Our government remains committed to affordable housing," Tweed said in a release. "That is why we are investing in today’s project, which will deliver safe and affordable housing that meets the needs of seniors in Virden."
The project is important for the entire community, Caldwell said.
"We’re providing seniors with the option to remain in their community surrounded by friends and family, and be able to find affordable housing there as well," he said.
The funding will also support the development of geothermal heating and cooling.
The announcement builds on the work of the Age-Friendly Manitoba Initiative to support seniors in leading active, socially engaged and independent lives that contribute to healthy aging.
The initiative’s goal is to make Manitoba the most age-friendly province in Canada by working with communities and government to enhance programs and services that benefit the well-being of all seniors.
Construction is expected to start this spring and be completed by May 31, 2011.