Expanded Affordable Housing Options in the Basin

Expanded Affordable Housing Options in the Basin

Six new affordable housing units will be built in Creston, while 18 have opened in Invermere.
Six new affordable housing units will be built in Creston, while 18 have opened in Invermere.

A new 18-unit apartment complex has opened in Invermere, while construction has started on a six-unit townhouse family complex in Creston. Both of these offer more affordable housing options for low-income families in the Basin.

These projects are part of the Affordable Rental Housing initiative, which is a $10-million, three-year program that is a result of federal, provincial and Trust investments; the Government of Canada and Province of BC are providing a combined investment of $5 million, while the Trust is contributing another $5 million.

“Columbia Basin Trust is committed to supporting initiatives throughout the Basin that contribute to the well-being of our communities, and affordable housing is just one example of this commitment,” said Neil Muth, President and CEO. “We congratulate the co-operative efforts and hard work of all the partners and community members connected with these projects.”

Read the full Invermere release here.

Read the full Creston release here.