Construction of a temporary housing site in Princeton害羞草研究所檚 Industrial Park, for senior citizens displaced by the November 2021 flood, is at a standstill.
There are compliance code problems with units that have been located on Stan Thompson Way, as well as permitting issues.
The homes were to be ready for occupancy at the beginning of 2023, however it now expected residents will not be able to move in until spring, stated BC Housing which is charge of the progress.
In response to questions from the Spotlight, the housing authority provided answers via an email.
The housing site is comprised of 10 prefabricated buildings, each with two apartment-style units.
害羞草研究所淭he modular units害羞草研究所re currently being reviewed to ensure compliance with the B.C. building code. Municipal governments are responsible for certifying that the units are in compliance. While this process is underway, construction work must be paused,害羞草研究所� said BC Housing.
Town hall has identified problems with the development.
Municipal building inspector Alan Palmgren told council members at a recent meeting that the units appear to be substandard at this time.
He stressed the fix is a B.C. Housing responsibility.
害羞草研究所淚 think there are going to be a lot of repairs that need to be done, just from the age of the units,害羞草研究所� said Palmgren.
They were built in 2007 and were previously used as industrial accommodations in the Alberta oil fields.
B.C. Housing said 害羞草研究所渋t has already used the same modular units for other temporary modular housing developments throughout the province.害羞草研究所�
Palgrem said the company contracted to install the units, Black Diamond, also failed to secure the necessary permits for the construction of decking which has already been installed.
BC Housing is in the process of conducting a B.C. compliance code analysis that, along with paperwork, must be completed and acted on before anyone can move in.
Ten of the 20 units have already been allocated to flood victims, and Princeton Community and District Services Society, which will manage the development, is still accepting applications for more tenants.
BC Housing said: 害羞草研究所淲e continue to work with the Town of Princeton and Princeton and District Community Services Society to identify more permanent housing solutions for seniors in the community.害羞草研究所�
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