City Of Campbell River Working With Métis Nation Government On New Affordable Housing Units And Daycare Facility

The City of Campbell River is working with the Métis Nation Government in British Columbia on a property transfer of 11, 23, 35 and 47 Dogwood Street that would bring up to 40 new affordable housing units and a daycare facility to the community.

“This property will allow MNBC to make real progress on our goals of building affordable housing, child care, and community spaces for Métis families,” said Walter Mineault, Vice-President of MNBC and Minister of Housing.

“We are committed to creating opportunities for Métis citizens to thrive, and this development will make a meaningful impact for many.”

The agreement sees MNBC purchase the properties from the City at fair market value and handle the costs associated with it.

Campbell River Mayor Kermit Dahl says council is committed to working collaboratively on opportunities to address housing availability and attainability, and to meet the needs of the growing community.

“This property transfer is another step the City is taking to encourage the development of affordable housing options to support Campbell River’s growth and vitality,” he said.

The properties are currently vacant lots, zoned as Residential Multiple Three (RM-3), which allows for apartment and social- or community-care facilities.

An application to rezone the properties to allow the full 40 units proposed for the development will be submitted to Council for consideration at a later date.

For more information, visit City of Campbell River.