Construction for an affordable housing unit in Ladysmith is underway.
Located at 314 Buller Street, the 36-unit housing project is intended for low-to-moderate-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities, according to the BC government.
The province is providing a grant of approximately $3.8 million from the Building BC: Community Housing Fund for the project, and will provide approximately $227,000 in annual operational funding.
The four-storey building, built on the demolished site of an old church, will provide studio, one- and two-bedroom homes for people with moderate and low incomes.
The building also has main-floor office rental space.
The Ladysmith Resources Centre Association will operate the new homes on land owned by the non-profit group.
“It is vital that we help deliver the affordable homes people need in Ladysmith and throughout the province,” said David Eby, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing.
Construction is slated to be completed by fall 2022.
