Indigenous housing project at 2075 Drennan St.@scansa.ca
SOOKE – Indigenous individuals and families living in Sooke will now have access to more below-market homes in the community with the opening of 2075 Drennan St.
The development contains two identical five-storey wood-frame buildings, which include 170 homes, 34 of which have been reserved for people with very low incomes and will be rented at the shelter rate of $500 a month. This ensures they are affordable for those receiving social assistance, persons with disabilities, or on a basic seniors’ pension. The remaining units will be rented at below-market rates.
The buildings include a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom homes. The development also includes a communal gathering space, accessible parking spaces and a playground on the property. The project is the result of a partnership between federal and provincial governments, the Capital Regional District and M’akola Housing Society, which will own and operate the building.
“The Drennan Street development was made possible through the Regional Housing First Program, a partnership between local, provincial and federal governments. Also important is a grant from the Regional Housing Trust Fund, which went toward this development of more affordable housing units in the region,” said Colin Plant, chair, Capital Regional District.
Scansa Construction was the Design Build contractor.
Source: Province of BC News
