Affordable Housing Project in Barrie: A Major Investment

0:00A major affordable housing project is rising in Northbury at 20 Roast Street. The County of Simco is leading the effort, marking it as their biggest investment in the area at well over $200 million. It will deliver 220 mixed income units from studios to three bedroom apartments in 11 and 9 story buildings. Construction stays on track despite tough winter weather. Thanks to precast methods where most parts are built off-site and factories and shipped in. Right now, crews are working on a parking garage along highway 400 that includes 215 spots and some commercial space. Local leaders are thrilled with the progress. County Director Brad Spielock highlighted how it serves a range of incomes while Mayor Alex Nuddle praised the spot's walkability to stores, jobs, malls, and recreation. It's part of a bigger push with 456 more affordable units already under construction nearby. Recent provincial changes help too, like dropping the 13% HST on new builds, which should lower costs and speed things up.

1:06The garage should rab by the end of 2027, with housing ready by the end of 2028. Disdevelopment promises real relief for families seeking stable homes in a growing city and crews are pushing forward steadily. That's the story for today. Vancouver News Today, driven by AI. I'm Cory with the story.