Terrace – 2802, 2804, 2812 Tetrault Street
New, affordable homes
We are planning to build up to 35 affordable new homes that will include on-site support services for future residents. Rezoning is not required for development. This project is an important part of BC Housing’s continued efforts to address and prevent homelessness in the community.
The need for supportive housing
A 2023 homelessness count showed 156 people were experiencing homelessness in Terrace. This is a nearly 50% increase from 2022 homelessness count.
These supportive homes will be deeply affordable studio apartments, each with a private bathroom and kitchenette. They are intended for people who are experiencing or who are at risk of homelessness and require supports to maintain their housing. This may include meals, life skills and employment training, and referrals to health care and other community services. Many supportive housing programs also provide culturally informed services.
Residents will be single adults (19+) of all genders, including seniors and people with disabilities, or anyone who has experienced trauma, poverty, or struggled with the high cost of housing.
Learn more about the Community Benefits of Supportive Housing
Listen to Gina’s Story of her experience at Bridges Supportive Housing in Quesnel
Development
This site is already zoned for residential use with a base density of 35 units. Next, BC Housing will submit a Development Permit application to the City of Terrace for this project.
Learn more about zoning in Terrace
We plan to demolish the existing vacant structures at 2802 and 2804 Tetrault Street in Fall/Winter 2024 to prepare for site work and construction.
Community Engagement
A caring community contributes greatly to the success of supportive housing residents. Our community dialogue session took place online on March 14, 2024. We want to thank all participants for their time and thoughtful questions.
We will continue to share updates and keep lines of communication open with neighbours as the project moves forward. We will reach out again to neighbours in early 2025 after we have more designs, project construction details and timelines to share.
Community engagement will include an in-person information meeting with the project’s non-profit operator and development team.
Questions and Comments
We welcome questions or comments about this project by email to communityrelations@bchousing.org.
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Bridges Supportive Housing is located in Quesnel, BC and offers residents 24-hour services to help them transition to independence and recovery.
The Quesnel Shelter & Support Society manages the site and offers residents life and social skills training, access to community services and support groups, as well as a meal program and activities that include cultural programming.
The 32 supportive homes in the three-storey building are self-contained, with private bathrooms and kitchens. Four of the homes are support recovery units, funded and managed by Northern Health.
Support services are provided to residents with addiction issues who have either completed a primary withdrawal management program, are waiting for treatment, or those who are ready to integrate back to the community.
