The Elk Valley Family Society has unveiled the design of the housing project being built on the site of the old Fernie firehall.
The housing complex will feature 44-units with mix of studio, one and two-bedroom apartments.
The bottom of the building will be used for commercial use with 3,000 square feet of office space.
Some of that will be used by the Elk Valley Family Society.
A minimum of 30 per cent of the units will have affordable below market rents.
“We see people struggling to find accommodation in Fernie, one that they could afford, and two, that is even available,” said Mayor Nic Milligan.
“It’s having a big impact on local businesses and residents in the community.”
Demolition to the old building has taken place with construction now underway.
The society is hoping to have work completed by January 2027.
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