Housing NWT and the Fort Smith Métis Council are partnering to bring a new social housing duplex to Fort Smith and build capacity in the local construction sector.
They hope that this approach will help improve local workforce capacity and to strengthen partnerships with Indigenous governments, community governments, and industry leaders.
“Through our building partnership with the Fort Smith Métis Council, we are strengthening local capacity and delivering homes for Northerners,” said Minister Lucy Kuptana.
The duplex is being built on-site in Fort Smith, with local sub-contractor Blades Construction supporting the construction of the foundation and framing, which are now complete.
The final design calls for a single-level, two-bedroom duplex, which Housing NWT hopes will provide safe, accessible, and energy efficient housing.
“This work helps meet the needs of residents today while supporting skills and businesses that will contribute to a prosperous future for communities across the territory,” said Kuptana.
The construction will continue through the summer building season.
