August 16, 2010
Camperville Families to Benefit from $1.3 Million Affordable Housing Investment
CAMPERVILLE—Families will benefit from a provincial investment of up to $1.3 million to support the construction of affordable housing units here, Housing and Community Development Minister Kerri Irvin-Ross announced today.
“Healthy families begin with secure housing and we want to ensure more Manitobans have access to quality housing, regardless of their income,” said Irvin-Ross.
Five homes will be targeted at low-to-moderate income families, with rent geared to income. It is estimated they will be completed in spring 2011. The homes will be built predominately by local labour.
“Our 2010 budget committed to adding 1,500 social housing units around the province,” said Finance Minister Rosann Wowchuk, who made the announcement on behalf of Irvin-Ross. “Camperville is a strong community and our government wants to continue to support its development.”
Last year, the province announced it would invest $327 million in social and affordable housing over two years, with close to $100 million in support from the Government of Canada. The investment is part of HOMEWorks!, a long-term strategy and two-year plan to create stronger communities through housing solutions. More information about the strategy is available at www.manitoba.ca/housing.
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