L-R MP Ron Cannan; Mayor James Baker; Minister Rich Coleman; Minister Stockwell Day; MLA Norm Letnick; President Lorne Gerber and Resident Representative Taryn Edwards:

The Dignitaries were out in unity to celebrate the sod turning for the Cedar Court Expansion in Lake Country B.C. This $1.73 million Dollar expansion is funded  by a joint partnership between  the Federal Government of Canada and The Provincial Government of B.C.  Joining the partnership is the Society of Hope bringing $223,700.00 in land toward the project.

This is the first time the Society has used pre-manufactured modular homes. These 10 new homes will be added to the 30 existing homes on the property. The original homes on this property were built in 1981. Not to be left out, the existing homes will be getting an energy upgrade in the near future to ensure their longevity, efficiency and comfort for the residents. The project is scheduled to begin construction in September 2010 and complete by January 2011.

This is one of 32 housing projects announced across the Province that will be funded through "Canada's Economic Action Plan." There will be 400 new units of Senior's housing built in BC.

The Society of Hope Board and staff wish to recognize the dedication of BC Housing staff who worked diligently to bring this project to fruition.

Dignitaries and Society of Hope Board and Staff celebrate a great day for Senior's Housing!

Typical interior layout of the new modular housing units at Cedar Court: Units come equipped with accessible washrooms, great storage space and built in washer and dryer.