Nelson senior housing project progressing nicely

Construction site of Anderson Gardens, a new 33-unit affordable housing development in Nelson, B.C.

Construction is now well underway at Anderson Gardens, a new 33-unit affordable housing development for seniors and persons with disabilities in Nelson, funded by the governments of Canada and British Columbia along with community partners.

“Our government is investing in affordable housing here in Nelson to help create jobs and improve the quality of life for those seniors who need it most,” said the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages and Regional Minister for British Columbia, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). “This initiative will help people in our community access safe and affordable housing that meets their needs.”

“The province values the importance of providing seniors affordable housing options that allow them to remain in the community they know and love,” said Rich Coleman, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Housing. “The apartments at Anderson Gardens offer seniors in need and people with disabilities quality, affordable housing that they can truly call home.”

Through an amendment to the Canada-British Columbia Affordable Housing Agreement, the federal and provincial governments contributed a combined total of approximately $3 million for the construction of 20 seniors’ apartments within the 33-unit Anderson Gardens project.

The Province of British Columbia also invested over $3.2 million toward the development of the remaining 13 apartments and provided the land valued at $675,000. Columbia Basin Trust will provide $150,000 in equity and the Real Estate Foundation of British Columbia will contribute $175,000 for the project. The Canadian Mental Health Association—Kootenays Branch will provide $250,000 towards this development.

This long awaited seniors affordable housing project in Nelson is taking shape nicely these days. Culos Development, a Kelowna-based company has been building residential and commercial projects throughout the Central Interior since 1978. Each and every project was completed on time and on budget and have together earned their company a reputation for high quality, affordable housing.

Other local companies working on the project include Venture Mechanical, Sunco Drywall, Bergevin Electrical, Andex Rentals, Big Foot Security, A & A Painting and RJI Masonry.