Housing NWT celebrated a major milestone in the construction of the new 50‑unit social housing multi-plex in downtown Yellowknife, holding a “topping out ceremony” to commemorate the placing of the final beam on the building’s roof structure.
“Today’s milestone brings us one step closer to delivering 50 new homes that will expand housing options for residents and help address growing demand in Yellowknife,” said Minister Lucy Kuptana.
This social housing project will include 25 barrier-free units, designed for seniors and single residents, as well as 25 two-bedroom units for small families. It will also have office space for Housing NWT’s North Slave District Office and a service location for the Yellowknife Housing Authority.
“Our government is proud to stand with Housing NWT, the City of Yellowknife, and local partners in celebrating this major step toward delivering 50 new homes,” said Minister Rebecca Alty.
Construction on the structure has progressed rapidly over the past three months, thanks to the work of PCL Construction and numerous local sub-contractors, suppliers and construction service providers.
Their work has focused on erection of structural components and the building enclosure system, using key components prefabricated over the winter to ensure a speedy and efficient on-site assembly.
“With the cost of living continuing to rise across the NWT, affordable housing matters now more than ever,” said Yellowknife Centre MLA Robert Hawkins.
The construction includes many sustainable design features, such as prefabricated mass timber, panelized wall systems, and biomass heating. This is part of Housing NWT’s efforts to provide modern and energy-efficient housing that addresses the unique challenges of living in the North.
“The 50-Plex project is an important step forward and a reflection of the collaborative effort required to address housing needs in the North,” said Yellowknife Mayor Ben Hendriksen.
