Community organizations partner up for Oshawa’s Micro-Housing Pilot Project
Posted on July 26, 2021 by oshawaexpress in NEWS, REGION
There will be 10 micro-home units in two clusters of five units. They will be modular, manufactured indoors and brought to the site for final installation of foundations pre-constructed on the site. Above is the preliminary site layout. (Photo supplied)
The Region of Durham is partnering with Lakeridge Health, Ontario Tech University and Durham College on the Oshawa Micro-Housing Pilot Project.
The Oshawa Micro-Housing Pilot Project is a 10-unit micro-home community in central Oshawa that will offer temporary transitional housing with various supports, including financial assistance, employment services, mental health and addictions supports, life skills teaching and more.
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Oshawa Micro-Housing Pilot Project underway
Posted on May 17, 2021 by oshawaexpress in NEWS, REGION
There will be 10 micro-home units in two clusters of five units. They will be modular, manufactured indoors and brought to the site for final installation of foundations pre-constructed on the site. Above is the preliminary site layout. (Photo supplied)
The vulnerable population in Oshawa is getting some extra support.
The Region of Durham is moving forward with the Oshawa Micro-Housing Pilot Project, which will see a 10-unit micro-home community in central Oshawa.
Occupancy is projected for fall 2021 and will offer temporary transitional housing, with various supports, including financial assistance, employment services, mental health and addictions support, life skills and more, according to the region.
Oshawa Fire Services getting financial support from province
Posted on May 11, 2021 by oshawaexpress in CITY, NEWS, PROVINCIAL
MPP Lindsay Park handing out soap and masks with Oshawa Firefighters and Global Medic in July 2020. (Photo supplied)
Oshawa Fire Services is getting some financial support from the province as it continues to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
MPP Lindsey Park and MPP David Piccini announced recently the government is investing $81,000 to help local fire services. The funding will to enhance fire safety training and support safety inspection programs to ensure compliance with the Ontario Fire Code.
Oshawa Fire Services received $43,900, while Clarington Emergency and Fire Services received $27,200, and Scugog Fire and Emergency Services received $9,900.