Students at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) will now have more access to affordable on-campus housing including housing for students with families.
“We’re opening the door to opportunity, by helping people find an affordable place to call home, while they pursue their studies,” said Premier John Horgan.
“Building student housing will help young people, families and people from neighbouring community’s access post-secondary education and skills training.”
This $37 million student-housing project will create 533 additional homes for students.
“Students throughout the province have told our government the lack of affordable housing has stood in the way of their education and aspirations,” said Melanie Mark, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.
“In this year’s budget, we committed to fixing this problem. The additional housing for students at TRU is the first of thousands of student homes we’re going to be adding on campuses around the province. With more student housing, TRU will continue to be an education destination of choice.”
TRU plans on purchasing Upper College Heights, which is a six-building private rental complex with 391 student homes.
Housing on the site will be expanded to create 142 student homes including the first homes designed for students with families. The project includes an additional 8.4 acres that can be used to build more housing in the future.
“When students have access to homes they can afford, they can focus on their studies, without the stress of trying to find a suitable place to live,” said Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
