The County Of Huron Thanks Bruce Power For Their $1 million Contribution Towards Gibbons Street Affordable Housing Development

by Bob Montgomery

Bruce Power presented Huron County with a one-million dollar cheque at today's council meeting.

The donation will go towards the development of the Gibbons Street Affordable Housing Project in Goderich and will play a key role in advancing the County's efforts to address the growing demand for affordable housing in the region.

The County of Huron is taking proactive measures to address the current housing crisis locally by developing additional affordable housing units. The 40-unit apartment building being constructed on Gibbons Street in Goderich is part of a larger and innovative housing strategy that demonstrates how smaller communities can innovate to overcome common rural challenges. When complete, the building will provide a mix of units including affordable, rent-geared-to-income, and supported units.

"We are immensely grateful to Bruce Power for this generous contribution towards the Gibbons Street Affordable Housing Development,” Said Huron County Warden, Glen McNeil, who continued, “Bruce Power’s support not only recognizes the innovative nature of this project but also underscores the power of collaboration between the private sector and local government in effecting positive change within our community."

“Bruce Power is proud to support the Gibbons Street Affordable Housing Development as part of our ongoing commitment to strengthening communities and providing sustainable solutions to local challenges,” said James Scognack, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President at Bruce Power. “Access to affordable housing is a fundamental need and we are thrilled to contribute to a project that will have a lasting, positive impact on residents in Huron County. We look forward to seeing this important initiative come to life and are excited to be part of the solution for the growing demand for affordable housing in the region.”

The development is expected to be completed by late 2025 or early 2026. Once finished, it will provide a significant boost to the County's affordable housing supply, contributing to long-term solutions to the housing challenges faced by many in the community. The County of Huron remains committed to fostering partnerships that support the development of safe, affordable housing for all residents.

For more information about the Gibbons Street Affordable Housing Development or to learn how you can contribute, visit: www.huroncounty.ca/Gibbons/.

James Scognack - Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President at Bruce Power, Glen McNeil - Warden of Huron County, Meighan Wark - Huron County CAO