Construction to start on south Nanaimo supportive housing complex

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The City of Nanaimo approved a building permit valued at $12.2 million for 355 Nicol St. on July 2. (Image Credit: BC Housing)

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BC Housing expects the facility will open early in 2028, which is when construction is also expected to be complete on a 22-bed complex care facility on Boxwood Rd. for people with severe mental health and addictions issues.

The south Nanaimo subsidized housing is for adults experiencing or at risk of homelessness, which can include seniors and those with disabilities, according to BC Housing.

In addition to 35 studio units, the building will contain a central kitchen and laundry facilities, a reception area, indoor/outdoor common spaces and offices for staff.

The facility provides daily meals, access to health supports, life skills and employment training, as well as connections to community services.

Additional details on the Nicol St. project from BC Housing are available here.

The project is the result of a Memorandum of Understanding struck in 2020 between the City of Nanaimo and B.C. government to heavily invest in supportive and affordable housing locally.

Work at 355 Nicol St. to build the SFN-focused supportive housing complex is expected to start soon. (Image Credit: Jordan Davidson/NanaimoNewsNOW)

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