Housing NWT

Fort Simpson Modular Housing Project Milestone Marks Shift from Planning to Production

Construction is well underway on two new Housing NWT modular duplexes for Fort Simpson, which are expected to be delivered to the community later this summer.

Fort Simpson is the first of nine communities scheduled to receive new modular duplexes and/or fourplexes through a project that will replace social housing units that have reached the end of their design life.

Five New Modular Housing Units Taking Shape in Behchokǫ̀

Five new modular housing units are now in Behchokǫ̀ for on-site assembly, marking the final phase of construction before the homes are ready for occupancy. These new units will replace existing Housing NWT units that have reached the end of their service life and will provide safe, accessible and energy-efficient social housing in the community.

This project includes a new three-bedroom modular home and a modular fourplex with singles units. The homes are the result of a partnership between Housing NWT, Tłı̨chǫ Community Builders Ltd. and METCAN Building Solutions Inc.

New Modular Duplex in Paulatuk to Replace and Upgrade Social Housing Units

Housing NWT has completed construction of a new three-bedroom modular duplex in Paulatuk, adding two new social housing units. These units replace homes that had reached the end of their service life, ensuring continued access to safe and suitable housing for families in the community. This project is part of ongoing efforts to address housing needs and support families across the Beaufort Delta region.

Hybrid Housing Project Completed in Délı̨nę Delivers Four New Homes

Housing Northwest Territories (Housing NWT) has completed a hybrid housing project in Délı̨nę, adding two new modular duplexes for a total of four new social housing units in the community. This pilot project brings much needed housing for single residents to the community, while piloting new construction approaches designed for northern conditions.

Next Phase Begins on Yellowknife’s 50-Unit Mixed-Use Building

The next phase of work is now underway on the site of the new 50-unit social housing multi-plex in downtown Yellowknife. Site mobilization started on March 3rd, with on-the-ground construction activities scheduled to begin later this month. Yellowknife residents can expect intermittent street closures while material is being delivered. The project remains on track for completion in Spring 2027.

Housing NWT Completes Two New Modular Duplexes in Fort McPherson

Housing NWT has completed two new three-bedroom modular duplexes in Fort McPherson, adding four new social housing units to help meet housing needs in the community.

The new homes were prefabricated and transported to Fort McPherson for on-site assembly, allowing construction to move quickly and efficiently while ensuring the units are built to withstand northern conditions. The duplexes will increase the availability of family-sized social housing in the community and replace aging housing stock that has reached or is nearing the end of its service life.

Housing NWT Awards Contract for Hay River Singles Multi-Unit

Housing NWT has awarded a contract to Northern Industrial Construction Ltd. for the new Singles Multi-Unit Residential Building that will be built in Hay River. This new project will replace an aging 28-unit singles social housing complex. The new 30-unit building for singles will incorporate contemporary standards for energy efficiency, climate resilience, community safety, and accessibility, with ten designated barrier-free units.

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