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.

These new units are part of the GNWT’s broader investments in modular housing to increase the supply of safe, suitable, and affordable homes across the Northwest Territories. Modular construction allows Housing NWT to deliver new housing more efficiently, manage costs, and reduce delays related to short construction seasons and supply chain challenges in remote communities.

This investment reflects the GNWT’s mandate and commitment to increase the suitability, accessibility, and affordability of housing across the territory. By delivering new social housing in Fort McPherson, Housing NWT is helping to ease overcrowding, improve living conditions for families, and strengthen housing stability in the community.

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“Delivering new family housing in Fort McPherson is about responding to real needs in the community.  Modular construction helps us get housing to communities faster so we can deliver more homes for Northerners and make sure families in Fort McPherson have access to safe, comfortable housing that is built for northern conditions. These new homes will help meet real needs today and will support a stronger, healthier community into the future.”

- The Honourable Lucy Kuptana, Minister Responsible for Housing NWT

Quick facts

• Two new duplex buildings have been completed in Fort McPherson, adding four new social housing units.
• The duplexes were prefabricated off-site and transported to Fort McPherson for assembly to improve construction timelines and cost efficiency.
• These projects support faster delivery of housing in remote communities while meeting northern building standards.
• The new homes will help address local housing needs and replace aging housing stock.
• Modular construction supports the GNWT’s effort to deliver durable, energy-efficient housing built for northern conditions.

Related links

• Lucy Kuptana: Capital Delivery Status Update

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