A significant housing project for seniors will get underway in Chase this year.

Kamloops-based Oncore Seniors Society is planning to build a 40-unit apartment building near the Art Holding Memorial Arena, on Shepherd Road.

Chase CAO Joni Heinrich says the village is in need of more affordable housing for seniors.

“We do know that yes, definitely, Chase has a larger proportion of seniors. We know that we’re kind of a little bit of a bedroom community in Kamloops. So we’re thrilled about this current proposed development and yes, definitely our council is very supportive,” Heinrich says.

“We recently had a report from a consultant done for a Housing Needs Assessment for Chase, and we know that there is definitely a need for this type of housing in Chase.”

The exact timeline and the project cost still have not yet been determined. But the project builder will be applying for funding from BC Housing later this month.

(Photo: Thompson Nicola Regional District)