NEWS RELEASE
COUNTY OF SIMCOE
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The County of Simcoe has begun preliminary work and site preparation for the new affordable housing build in Bradford West Gwillimbury, including fencing and the addition of excavation and construction materials to the site.
“The county has made great strides towards meeting our 10-year housing target of 2,685 new affordable units by 2024 and is pleased to continue investing in Bradford West Gwillimbury,” said Warden George Cornell. “We know that our communities and residents are feeling the pressures of rising costs of living and the county continues investing in our communities including this $28.4-million investment in Bradford West Gwillimbury.”
The 50-unit mixed-use building will include affordable residences for eligible families and seniors, a County of Simcoe social and community services office, and ground-level community space. In addition to creating an attractive streetscape to this central location within Bradford West Gwillimbury, the building will be accessible to adjacent pedestrian walkways and local transit, and is within walking distance of the GO Transit station.
The four-storey building has been designed to complement the existing urban neighbourhood, with cost effectiveness and energy efficiency in mind. Exterior building features include a high-quality and durable panel system at the residential levels, with masonry features throughout to provide texture and visual interest.
This affordable building with modern amenities is expected to welcome new tenants upon its completion as early as 2024. As part of the County of Simcoe’s Our Community 10-Year Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention Strategy, this new building will contribute toward the county’s target of creating at least 2,685 new units between 2014-2024.
The County of Simcoe is sharing information about supports being provided for a warming centre in Bradford, as well as warming centres and shelter services in communities including Alliston, Barrie, Collingwood, Midland and Orillia, to ensure those living unsheltered are able to stay warm during the coldest months of 2023.
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