Campbell River - 300 Robron

Overview

BC Housing is starting to look at ways to replace the townhomes at 300 Robron Road, Campbell River.

Built in 1976, the townhomes at 300 Robron Road are ageing and need extensive repairs. The 3.18-acre site currently includes 14 townhome buildings, with 48 (three-and four-bedroom) units, and a childcare building that is vacant.

BC Housing is currently exploring how best to replace the townhomes.

What is the project timeline?

This project is in the early stages of planning. Typically, the redevelopment study and planning timeline for a project like this takes three to four years. This first phase will include:

• Reaching out to tenants and the community to share information and answer questions
• Encouraging tenants to share their ideas to ensure any new development will meet their needs and the needs of future tenants.
• Working with a team of architects and engineers to determine what is possible.

What will happen to my home?

If BC Housing decides to move forward with new construction, there will be no changes made to your home for several years.

Our Commitments to Tenants

BC Housing is committed to protecting tenants from the impacts of redevelopment in the following ways:

• As much as possible, tenants will be able to stay in their current home until their new home is completed.
• BC Housing will work with each tenant to make sure they have access to secure housing and their needs are met throughout planning and redevelopment.
• Tenants will get to choose whether they want to move into a new home before anyone else.
• BC Housing will pay for reasonable moving costs. This can include hiring movers and reconnecting utilities like telephone and cable.
• When tenants move into their new home, they will continue to pay the same rent unless income or family size has changed.

How does this redevelopment relate to ongoing renovations?

The renovations that started in May 2023 will continue as planned. The renovations will ensure that homes can be occupied in the short-term, while a longer-term plan is confirmed through the redevelopment process.

Our Project Partners

300 Robron Road is currently managed by M’akola Housing Society.

BC Housing has contracted M’akola Development Services (MDS) to support this redevelopment. All partners are working closely together to ensure tenant and community needs are met during the redevelopment process.

As part of the Robron redevelopment project, BC Housing is working to build strong Indigenous partnerships based on the Principles of Reconciliation.

BC Housing respectfully acknowledges that this redevelopment project is located on the unceded traditional territories of the Ligʷiłdax̌ʷ peoples (We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum, and Kwiakah), and is home to the Xwémalhkwu (Homalco) and Tlowitsis First Nations.

BC Housing seeks to engage with local First Nations and Indigenous organizations to explore a range of opportunities, and work to understand how Indigenous values and culture could be incorporated into the redevelopment project.

Community Engagement

This is an exciting opportunity to build better affordable housing for tenants and for Campbell River. BC Housing will be reaching out to tenants, neighbors, and the community throughout this project. There will be many opportunities to share ideas and feedback. Check back for updates.

Please direct any questions to communityrelations@bchousing.org.