Construction to begin soon on Habitat for Humanity’s second multi-unit condo in Peterborough

Construction to begin soon on Habitat for Humanity’s second multi-unit condo in Peterborough

Applications remain open for Habitat for Humanity Peterborough and Kawartha Region’s 12-unit affordable condo building on Parkhill Road East near Leahy’s Lane, which is expected to begin construction in the spring.

This is the second phase of Habitat’s project at the site in the northeast end of Peterborough. The first phase, a 41-unit condo building, was completed last April.

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough and Kawartha Region received $4.75 million in Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation funding in 2019, with $4.1 million used for the first phase and $600,000 for the upcoming second phase. Another $50,000 has been pledged for an upcoming project to build a single-family home in Fraserville in Cavan Monaghan Township using 3D printing construction.

“These are really great, innovative projects, and something new for our organization,” said Jenn MacDonald, the organization’s communications and donor services manager.

“The 41-unit building, on the same property, has proven to be