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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Ministry of Forests and Range and Minister responsible for Housing |
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$10.8M SUPPORTIVE HOUSING OPENS IN CAMPBELL
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CAMPBELL RIVER – Federal,
provincial and community funding partners gathered today to celebrate the
completion of Ironwood Place, a new $10.8-million assisted living development
that will provide 54 new units for seniors and adults with disabilities.
“I am proud to be here today to
participate in the official opening of Ironwood Place, which will provide safe
and supportive housing for seniors in Campbell River,” said Dick Harris, Member
of Parliament for Cariboo-Prince George, on behalf of the Honourable Monte
Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development. “By investing in
this housing project with B.C., Canada's New Government is doing its part to
provide housing solutions for seniors and adults with disabilities so that they
can continue to live in their communities, close to their family and friends.”
The assisted living units are
self-contained apartments with a 24-hour response system. Residents receive
personal care services such as recreational opportunities and assistance with
medications, housekeeping, meals, and laundry services. Ironwood Place also has space for an adult day program and other
services, such as meal programs, intended to support elderly people living in
the neighbourhood.
“The opening of Ironwood Place
ensures that seniors can receive quality support services while enjoying their independence in Campbell River,” said
Nanaimo-Parksville MLA Ron Cantelon. “These assisted living units provide seniors, and adults with
disabilities, with the housing and help they need in the community that they helped to build.”
The Vancouver Island Health Authority will provide ongoing funding for personal care services and a portion of the hospitality services to ensure tenants have access to the health-care support they need to remain independent.
“The Vancouver Island Health Authority is committed to enhancing access to services for seniors, and the opening of Ironwood Place will help Campbell River seniors remain as independent as possible while still having their care needs met,” said Jac Kreut, VIHA board chair. “VIHA is delighted to work with the community, local government and the Province to enhance our community care capacity.”
“Ironwood Place will enrich the
lives of seniors in our community,” said District of Campbell River Mayor Roger
McDonell. “It is important to ensure our seniors have the choice to live in the
same community they have called home when they need access to assisted living.”
“We believe that helping others help themselves builds a strong community,” said Greg Hill, executive director of the Campbell River and District Association for Community Living. “The opening of Ironwood Place is a community success, to assist our seniors and adults with disabilities maintain their independence and quality of life for as long as possible.”
These new
units are part of the British Columbia government’s commitment to provide 5,000
net-new residential care beds, assisted living units, and supportive housing
with home support units by the end of 2008. To date, 8,102 new and replacement
beds and units have been built, including 2,984 net-new.
The Province of British Columbia, through ILBC, is committed to providing more than 4,000 affordable assisted living apartments for B.C. seniors and persons with disabilities. To date, more than 3,900 have been allocated in communities across the province. The Province’s budget for shelters and affordable housing is $328 million – nearly triple what it was in 2001.
Canada’s New Government, through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, will contribute more than $130 million by 2010 towards affordable housing in this province. The provincial government, through BC Housing, will provide a minimum of $34 million annually to subsidize the cost of units built under the Canada-BC Affordable Housing Agreement, as part of a larger strategy to provide a range of housing options for British Columbians in greatest need.
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Events Coordinator BC Housing 604 439-4757
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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation 604 737-4032
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VIHA Communications 250 830-6953
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Executive Director Campbell River & District Association for Community Living 250 286-0391
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