The County of Wellington has announced that 32 new supportive housing units will be built in the City of Guelph with the support from the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, the City of Guelph, the Skyline Group of Companies, Kindle Communities and the United Way of Guelph-Wellington-Dufferin.
The Kindle-Skyline project is located on 10 Shelldale Crescent in Guelph. It will be a permanent supportive housing building and will include:
- 32 Units
- 16 of which will be funded by the Social Services Relief Fund
- Will offer wraparound health services and support 24 hours a day
- Self-contained bachelor apartments
- Private baths and kitchenettes
- Elevator
- Laundry facilities
- Monitored by cameras
Kitchener CTV News states that construction is expected to wrap up in the early summer of 2023.
"It's purpose built because we are building from the ground up. We've been very intentional working with our architects and contractors to make sure the building is well built, that it's beautiful, and shows respect for the people that live here and we're pretty excited about that."
Former CEO of Kindle Communities | Sheila Markle
The land is donated from Skyline Group Companies Ontario. The city will contribute $1.4 million and the province is spending over $3 million on the project.
"Community and supportive housing is a critical component of our commitment to build 1.5 million new homes over the next 10 years, which will ensure that all Ontarians, especially our most vulnerable, have a home that meets their needs and budget."
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing | Steve Clark
Wellington County reports that the County of Wellington has committed over $4 million in funding grants towards the project through federal and provincial programmes such as Reaching Homes and the Social Service Relief Fund. The County of Wellington has worked in partnership with the City of Guelph to support their grant of $1.3 million, and is an active partner in support of the United Way Guelph-Wellington-Dufferin's investment of $2 million to the project.
The new building will offer people who are experiencing homelessness a safe place to live.
