New seniors housing project opens in Saskatoon

A home under construction in Saskatoon is pictured May 17, 2022. (Dan Shingoose/CTV Saskatoon)

A new 36-unit housing project for seniors is opening in Saskatoon after receiving $11.5 million in funding from government and community partners.

The announcement was made Thursday by the federal government, the City of Saskatoon and Jubilee Residences Inc.

The development, known as Jubilee Terrace, is located on 31st Street West and is now complete. Residents are expected to begin moving in soon.

“By creating safe, affordable, and accessible homes, we are helping seniors remain connected to their community with pride while meeting the growing need for quality housing options in the city,” Said Buckley Belanger, secretary of state for rural development in a news release.

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The project was funded through a partnership between the federal government, the City of Saskatoon and Jubilee Residences Inc.

“Projects like this are essential to ensuring residents can age with dignity, independence, and connection. By working in partnership with other orders of government and community organizations, we are helping expand affordable housing options and strengthen the well-being of our growing city,” said Saskatoon mayor Cynthia Block.

Jubilee Terrace includes a mix of studio, one and two-bedroom units along with shared amenities such as recreation space, a garden, outdoor patio and laundry facilities on each floor.