Image: Jaymes Fenske, used with permission

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Seniors housing

Construction on 43-unit seniors housing shelter in Chilliwack moves ahead

Mar 26, 2025 | 8:11 AM

CHILLIWACK — Modular structures began arriving this week in Chilliwack in conjunction with a 43-unit emergency shelter modular development located just north of Highway 1.

According to pictures provided by Chilliwack pilot driver Jaymes Fenske, modular buildings have been transported to 45466 Yale Road, the former Travelodge and current location of the Interchange supportive housing facility.

Image: Jaymes Fenske, used with permission

The project consists of 12 modular structures that will be connected to form a single building, and 43 units to act as an emergency shelter for seniors from the Chilliwack area. There will be 24/7 on-site staff supervision provided by Ruth and Naomi’s.

Image: Jaymes Fenske, used with permission

Most Wanted

CRIME STOPPERS: Most Wanted - Week of March 30, 2025

1h ago

Federal election

Political newcomer acclaimed as Liberal Party candidate for Chilliwack-Hope

10h ago

FEDERAL ELECTION

Navy veteran, semi-retired pensioner to run as PPC candidate in Chilliwack-Hope

17h ago

At the February 11, 2025 meeting of Chilliwack City Council, development variance permit and development permit applications to facilitate a new supportive housing development at 45466 Yale Road were referred back to staff to provide further clarification about the use and funding of the site once an initial three-year period has expired, as well as the overall look of the modular buildings.

In response to those questions from councillors, BC Housing, the owner of the project, has since confirmed in a letter that long-term operational funding will be allocated to maintain the facility for 10 years, which is deemed the economic life of the building. The size of the windows has been increased by 30 per cent, the largest possible increase given the design of the building.