Temporary housing for homeless people in Charlottetown delayed till end of month
Non permanent housing for individuals experiencing homelessness in Charlottetown will not be prepared till the tip of the month, a pair weeks later than the province had hoped.
About two months in the past, Housing Minister Matthew MacKay introduced plans to accumulate and arrange cell housing on Park Avenue at a value of about $1.2 million.
He initially mentioned the units would be ready by mid-November to get individuals off the streets by the point chilly climate arrived. Building is underway, however MacKay now estimates the housing will not be prepared till the tip of this month.
“I do know all the pieces’s getting connected there now. All the things appears to be going all proper, however we’re simply taking it sooner or later at a time. I’ve bought all palms on deck and assets there as a result of I wish to ensure that we get these accomplished as quickly as potential.”
The momentary housing will embrace 51 items, every with one or two bedrooms, and a shared toilet and bathe. They might be open from 8 p.m. to eight a.m.
The province has mentioned it estimates about 80 individuals are experiencing homelessness in Charlottetown.
