Housing NWT has completed a hybrid housing project, bringing two new duplexes to Délı̨nę, bringing four new social housing spaces to the community. Their hope is that this hybrid construction pilot project can help pioneer new approaches to expanding housing in Northern communities.
“Remote communities like Délı̨nę need homes that work in northern conditions and can be delivered efficiently, despite the challenges of distance and climate,” said Minister Lucy Kuptana.
This hybrid construction project involves using prefabricated modular cores, containing a kitchen, bathroom, mechanical room, plumbing and water tank, and constructing the shell onsite using local workers. This greatly reduces construction time, helping to compensate for the shorter building season and transport logistics in Northern communities.
“It’s encouraging to see new construction approaches being tested that can help deliver housing more efficiently in small and remote communities while creating opportunities for local workers,” said Sahtu MLA Danny McNeely.
These new homes will help relieve pressure on existing social housing as it reaches the end of its operational lifespan, and further Housing NWT’s goal of modernizing housing in the North.
“Completing this hybrid housing project is about strategically delivering more homes for Northerners and about making sure that residents in Délı̨nę have access to safe, reliable housing,” said Kuptana.
Housing NWT says they remain committed to improving living standards for families, supporting community stability, and providing long-term housing in the Sahtu region.
