Campbell River Temporary Housing Development Open House Taking Place Today

Campbell River residents can attend an open house Wednesday to see plans for a new temporary housing development set for Homewood Road.

The City and BC Housing are teaming up to build approximately 40 units of temporary housing at 1299 Homewood Road, to be known as HEARTH Village.

HEARTH Village, a major part of the City’s plan to address and prevent homelessness and encampments in the community, could open by mid-2024.

The 2023 Point-in-Time homeless count identified 197 people as experiencing homelessness in Campbell River, up 66 percent from the previous count in 2021.

Mayor Kermit Dahl said Campbell River has an urgent need to serve people who are experiencing homelessness, and to help address encampments and associated challenges in the community.

The project is part of a $19-billion housing investment by the B.C. government.

Since 2017, the Province says it has delivered, or has started work on, about 78,000 homes through the initiative, including about 280 in Campbell River.

For more information visit BC Housing.

The open house takes place on Wednesday night from 530pm-730pm at the Campbell River Community Centre.

To RSVP visit Eventbrite.