Sorrento Lions Supporting New Affordable Housing Project
By Barbra Fairclough
The Sorrento and District Housing Society with the support of the Sorrento Lions Club have partnered with Habitat Kamloops to build added senior and family housing in Sorrento. The housing society notes that Habitat’s expertise and experience will be a valued component of this partnership.
The proposed project at the Lions Manor site may include seniors and supportive housing as well as family housing units. The number of residential suites and unit mix will be decided in the preliminary design process. Habitat for Humanity has received funding from the Shuswap Community Foundation to be used for the predevelopment expenses, site analysis, and residential concepts design alternatives. More information will be posted on the Habitat Kamloops website as the project progresses.
The drawings are examples only, and are intended for visual presentation of the
project. Images used are conceptual and are proposed for illustrative purposes only. (GTA Architecture)
Lorne Grigg of the Sorrento and District Housing Society says the project is progressing and they are busy working through the concept design stage, progressing through the approval stage and arranging for funding. There is a step by step progression to getting all the pieces in place. He also confirms the proposed design will be incorporated onto the property with the existing Lions Manor building. “There are no plans to alter or get rid of the existing Lions Manor.” says Lorne.
The Sorrento Lions Club is now holding its regular meetings at Lions Manor. They were instrumental in the building of the original Lions Manor years ago and having meetings there seems to be a great fit for residents too. The long history of supporting housing in the area is continuing today. Some current board members were involved with the original Lions Manor project. The Lions have a tenant relations chair, and the club can collaborate with tenants for small improvements on the manor.
There will be a public consultation phase for the new housing on this location and information on the project will be made public as the various stages unfold.
The Lions are grateful for the support of the Shuswap Lake Community Room in making the space available complimentary for nonprofits. Look forward to the Lions Garage Sale there on July 15 and 16.
New Members welcome. Call Leona at 250 675 2676.
The drawings are examples only, and are intended for visual presentation of the
project. Images used are conceptual and are proposed for illustrative purposes only. (GTA Architecture)
