The Town of Drumheller, Economic Development, and The Drumheller Housing Administration are happy to announce that the Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC) has approved Drumheller’s grant application for ten thousand dollars to assist in a needs assessment study of social housing in the community.
The Drumheller Housing Administration currently manages several subsidized rental units in the community and is eager to start on a new project. CMHC’s ten thousand dollar grant will be used for a needs assessment to determine where, in fact, the greatest need is in regards to social housing. Currently the Town of Drumheller is researching qualified social housing consultants to complete the needs assessment study.
Bob Sheddy, CAO of Drumheller Housing said "thanks to the Board of Directors for their vision on this project and CAO Ray Romanetz, Paul Salvatore and especially Economic Development officer Cody Glydon for securing this grant. Cody jumped in with both feet and secured the Grant which will be used for a Needs Assessment / Feasibility Study."
The identification of housing needs in Drumheller is a top priority in the Economic Development Strategic Plan put together by the Economic Development Task Force in 2014. The Town of Drumheller is eager to work with the Drumheller Housing Administration and a housing company to ensure this project moves forward for the betterment of our community.
Drumheller Housing Authority manages 50 subsidized townhouse- style units in Greentree and Hunts and 20 apartment style affordable rental units in Sandstone Manor.
Sheddy says,"If you have input on what you would like to see for future affordable rental properties email rent.drumheller@century21.ca or comment on the Drumheller Mail Facebook page under this story."