Council to consider another former school site for potential housing

Chatham-Kent council will consider the purchase of another former school property for potential housing.

A staff report slated for Monday will recommend the purchase of 426 Lacroix St., formerly St. Ursula school, from the St. Clair Catholic district school board for approximately $1.7 million.

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If approved, the cost would be funded from the affordable housing reserve through money from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.’s housing accelerator fund.

A demolition tender would be issued to take down the building, prepare the site for future developments, and eliminate risks and operating costs of maintaining the existing structure.

“At this preliminary stage, administration sees potential for the property to be redeveloped for the housing needs of Chatham,” stated an