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The Province in partnership with the City of Victoria is moving forward with four new supportive housing projects that will deliver up to 192 permanent homes with 247 support for people experiencing homelessness.As we work with the city to respond to the homelessness crisis in Victoria we havent lost sight of our shared goal permanent homes for people without homes said David Eby Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing. These new buildings are part of our ongoing work with the City of Victoria and our community partners to make sure people experiencing homelessness will have access to a safe secure place to live with the supports they need to succeed. When vulnerable people have good housing they can access health care addiction and mental health treatment and skills training to help rebuild their lives. Housing people results in safer communities for everyone.The four permanent supportive housing projects will be built at the following properties in the city which have been bought by the Province through BC Housing number of homes are approximate865 Catherine St. 45 homes construction is expected to start in summer 2021.959 and 953 Balmoral Rd. 60 homes construction is expected to start in winter 2021.1053 and 1075 Meares St. 50 homes construction is expected to start in summer 2021.1176 Yates St. 37 homes construction is expected to start in summer 2021.We are grateful that the Province continues to show their commitment to housing solutions in our city and our region said Lisa Helps mayor City of Victoria. Thanks to all of the partners involved in creating this new purpose-built supportive housing which is the pathway out of homelessness and to housing stability and security for some of the most vulnerable people in our community.These four projects are in addition to the two supportive housing projects in Central Saanich and Saanich that were announced by the federal and provincial governments and the Capital Regional District. These six projects will deliver more than 280 permanent supportive homes for people experiencing homelessness in the capital region.To get these homes built as soon as possible BC Housing will be moving straight to the construction phase with these projects working closely with municipalities throughout the process. Experienced non-profit housing providers will be selected to operate the housing. They will provide 247 support including daily meals access to life-skills training employment assistance and counselling physical and mental health resources and access to addiction recovery services through Island Health.BC Housing will host a series of community engagement sessions with stakeholders community members and local businesses in the near future. Engagement details will be shared on BC Housings Lets Talk Housing page httpsletstalkhousingbc.cacapital-regionQuotesGrace Lore MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill Our government is working with all our partners to provide short-term and long-term supportive housing so that no one is forced to live outdoors. The announcement today is an important step for our community and to ensure care for those who need it most. I am grateful for the collaboration with the City of Victoria that has made this possible.Rob Fleming MLA for Victoria-Swan Lake The need for new supportive housing in Victoria is clear. These new homes with 247 wraparound supports will support health and safety and make a real difference for people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and for our entire community.
