Ground Breaking at South side housing site

By Connor Gunn

Senior housing complex coming to South Lethbridge

Jul 21, 2021 | 3:43 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Canadian and provincial governments are bringing a new mixed-income senior housing complex to Lethbridge.

Currently under construction, this new development includes 64 housing units addressing the need for more affordable seniors homes in the city, which cost the government’s $3.4 million.

The province says this project will create about 91 jobs.

Directly located across from a southside park at 720 Southgate Boulevard South, the new homes include on-site supports for the residents who should be moving in by early spring 2022.

“The units will incorporate a mixed-income model, allowing residents to pay rent at a rate that makes sense for their individual situation,” the release states.

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Josephine Pon, Minister of Seniors and Housing, says this housing option is much more affordable compared to others.

“Alberta’s government is working to create affordable and sustainable housing options for seniors. This new Lethbridge development, an affordable housing pilot P3, shows how the private sector, non-profit sector, and different orders of government can all work together to help more Alberta seniors access the housing they need.”

“I look forward to welcoming seniors to their new homes next spring.”

Mayor Chris Spearman says the city is thankful for the investment into Lethbridge.

“Lethbridge & Region Community Housing Corp. is thankful for the federal and provincial investment of $3.4 million into our 64-unit project for Lethbridge seniors wanting to live affordably and independently. All units will be partially accessible with a portion of units being fully accessible which will permit seniors to age in place.”

The province added that around 1,500 new units have been completed since 2019 and half of which were for seniors.

More details can be found at affordable housing programs.