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July 27, 2015

 

New milestones successfully passed by Lions Housing project

 

The Quesnel Lions Housing Society (QLHS) has successfully completed important work that supports development of a 30 unit affordable housing project for seniors in Quesnel. The proposed site is at the corner of Reid and McNaughton in North Quesnel.

 

“Technical consultants have now completed geotechnical analysis and an environmental assessment,” says Mitchell Vik, QLHS president. “I’m happy to report that no geotechnical or environmental issues were flagged, so we’re good to go now for the next stage of design.”

 

The geotechnical research looked at possible issues regarding ground stability, and the environmental assessment investigated potential threats on or near the proposed site, such as buried oil tanks.

 

The proposed 30 unit, four story building is estimated to cost approximately $5 million, and would be the first large apartment building built in North Quesnel in over 25 years. More information on the project can be found at www.qlionshousing.ca.

 

“Now that this investigative work is finished with no red flags, we’re launching into the next level of site and building design work,” said Vik. “We’ll soon be ready to finalize a rezoning application with the City, and finalize a proposal to the BC government for full project financing.”

 

Community donations are critical to raising government financing, according to Vik. Community funding to date has been raised from many individuals, businesses and other organizations, including the Quesnel Rotary Club, the Quesnel Rodeo Club and especially the Quesnel Lions Club.

 

The more non-government money raised, the better chance the project will have to obtain government financing.

 

“Our main community fundraising work now is the ‘Brick for our Seniors complex’ campaign,” said Vik. That campaign is going very well, and offers a chance for individuals, families and businesses to support the project and receive a permanent recognition of their support in the new complex.”

 

The QLHS was launched by the Quesnel Lions Club in 2012 after the Lions determined that more affordable housing for seniors is an important need for Quesnel. The QLHS is a separate society established to fill that need. A critical milestone was reached in 2012 when the Quesnel Lions Club purchased a large lot in north Quesnel for the project.

 

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Contact: Mitch Vik, President, QLHS  tel 250 983 6784

 

 

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