A supportive housing project in Trail has been shelved after BC Housing formally told the city this week it has no money available.
“Given fiscal constraints, we must adjust the pace of housing investments to align with available funding,” said a letter dated Monday from Tyler Baker of BC Housing.
“We remain committed to moving forward with your project, but progress may occur more gradually because provincial housing investments will be flowing at a slower pace.”
Baker said he recognized the news would be “disappointing, given our shared commitment to delivering much needed housing across the region.”
The letter said BC Housing will continue to work with the city to advance the project “as and when funding becomes available.”
According to a statement from the city issued today, city council recognizes the need for supportive housing in Trail “remains urgent,” as reflected in the city’s housing needs report.
“The city will continue advocating to provincial and federal levels of government for solutions that meet the scale of local housing needs, while also acknowledging that this is a province-wide issue, not a Trail‑specific setback,” the statement said.
The project had not advanced beyond the conceptual stage. No location had been announced.
Be the first to know! Don’t miss out on breaking news and daily updates in your area. Sign up to MyKootenayNowNews Alerts.
