WHISTLER, B.C. – BC Builds is breaking ground on a Whistler project planned to create more than 100 new rental homes in the British Columbia tourist destination.
Located at 1475 Mount Fee Rd., the project will provide housing for people living and working in Whistler and will be comprised of two four-storey wood-frame buildings featuring a combined total of 104 new homes ranging in size from studios to one-, two- and three-bedroom units, a provincial government release said.
“It’s not just the mountains, it’s also the local families and residents who make Whistler a world-class destination, and we need to ensure they can afford to live in the community they built. One way we’re doing that is by fast-tracking rental homes for middle-income families through BC Builds, including the very first project to break ground right here in Whistler,” B.C. Premier David Eby said in a statement.
“This new rental housing complex will provide more than 100 people who live and work here with homes they can actually afford, so they can focus on their families, their communities and their careers without worrying about making rent.”
B.C. is providing approximately $12.7 million towards the project through a BC Builds grant and is making available more than $27 million in low-interest financing.
The project is a partnership between the province through BC Builds at BC Housing, the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) and the Whistler Housing Authority (WHA).
The RMOW, through the WHA, is providing the prepared lot for the project. Whistler 2020 Development Corporation is the general contractor for the project and Whistler Housing Authority will own and operate the rental homes, the release said.
“It is exciting to be one of the very first BC Builds communities. This innovative program has allowed us to go from concept to construction on 104 stable, employee-restricted rental units at 1475 Mount Fee Rd. The collaboration is helping us house our community within the community. I want to thank the Province of B.C. for its support of Whistler and our growing housing needs,” RNOW Mayor Jack Crompton said.
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