Ottawa Community Housing awards contract to HEIN

OTTAWA — Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) has announced that HEIN has been awarded the construction contract for 32 townhomes at Mosaiq Ottawa.

HEIN is a full-service construction and general contracting firm that has previously delivered other OCH affordable housing developments.

The 32 townhomes fronting Booth Street are part of the second phase of Mosaiq Ottawa that will provide a total of 273 affordable homes once complete, stated a release. The townhomes will offer two-, three- and four-bedroom units. The affordable homes will be managed by OCH’s affordable housing branch, ARRIV Properties.

The second phase of Mosaiq Ottawa will utilize a geothermal well system for heating and cooling.  The project will also integrate Passive House principles.

OCH has a portfolio of 15,000 homes with 33,000 tenants.

“Once complete, the Mosaiq Ottawa development will allow us to offer a range of affordable housing options to meet diverse household needs,” stated OCH CEO Stephane Giguere in a statement. “Our continued partnership with HEIN aligns with our shared commitment to building high-quality, sustainable homes that will remain affordable for generations to come, ensuring long-term benefits for the people of Ottawa.”