N.S., federal governments announce $11M in spending for affordable housing in Liverpool

Nova Scotia's provincial flag flies on a flagpole in Ottawa on June 30, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

The Nova Scotia government announced $11 million in combined spending with the federal government on Monday to build 30 affordable rental homes in Liverpool.

The project is part of the federal government’s Co-operative Housing Development Program, which includes $1.5 billion in spending to build affordable community housing for low-income households with help from private developers.

According to the announcement, more than 100 homes are planned over the next three-to-five years, with governance following a hybrid model with community members and residents working together to guide the project.

“Our Government is committed to providing communities the support they need to build capacity to develop local solutions to homelessness. Access to adequate, affordable housing is the foundation for socio-economic success. It supports better education and health outcomes, better employment prospects and better community engagement and cohesion, not to mention economic growth and financial security,” said Gregor Robertson, minister of Housing and Infrastructure.

The project on Lawrence Street also hopes to reduce energy consumption and support net-zero performance, including advanced mechanical systems to cut energy use by 60 per cent, and solar panels on the rooftop.

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