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Baby steps towards KDO 2!
There’s snow on the ground and a chill in the air, but with the help of our trusty local contractors and the City of Dawson we are charging ahead with construction of our next 8-plex.
Supporting a year-round economy is important to KDO as a community economic development focused organization, so we are pleased to once again be shopping and hiring local as much as possible, and to be constructing through the winter months.
Thanks to Gammie Trucking for their stellar work completing our excavation and backfill so quickly:
Here’s a fun shot of the Oro Enterprises construction crew who were out building forms for the concrete footings:
And thanks to Grenon Enterprises and City of Dawson for taking care of the water and sewer installation pretty much ‘just in the nick of time’ in terms of weather:
Work site the other morning:
Governments of Yukon and Canada joint press release:
https://yukon.ca/en/news/eight-affordable-housing-units-under-construction-dawson
Coming soon to downtown Dawson… KDO 8-plex TWO!
KDO is thrilled to announce the commencement of our second affordable housing complex in Dawson City!
A modification of our 6th& King apartments design, this new building will again offer 8 compact and energy-efficient apartments. Different design elements were introduced to adapt the complex to the 3rd avenue property on a commercial street flanked by historic sites on either side.
Operating on a not-for-profit model, our aim is to provide comfortable, stable, affordable housing to help alleviate the shortage our community continues to face.
KDO would like to express our thanks for the support of the City of Dawson through their Development Incentive Policy, to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation for their assistance in completing the design and engineering, and to Yukon Housing Corporation for their Affordable Housing and Municipal Matching funding.
Oro Enterprises was the successful proponent following our construction RFP, and they are looking to begin construction as soon as the site is backfilled and compacted. We will get the building tight to weather as soon as possible, and then interior construction will continue over the winter, aiming for final exterior work and completion by the end of summer 2019.
Mahsi Cho, everyone! This stuff is not easy… we could not do this without you. Now… let’s get to work!
For further information on the programs KDO has accessed:
City of Dawson Development Incentive Bylaw
Yukon Housing- Affordable Housing
Yukon Housing- Municipal Matching Program
CMHC Programs for creating new housing
A little rain, lots of community spirit
The weather did not fully cooperate for the Grand Opening of the new KDO apartments on Sunday, May 21, but we had a great time celebrating with our friends and project partners regardless.
The KDO Board of Directors wishes to thank the following project funding partners:
Yukon Housing Corporation
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
City of Dawson
Yukon Department of Economic Development
Additional thanks to:
Oro Enterprises
Gammie Trucking
Brad Whitelaw of the Triple J Hotel/Klondike Spirit
http://www.housing.yk.ca
https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/inpr/afhoce/afhoce/index.cfm
http://www.cityofdawson.ca
Grand opening for new KDO Apartments May 21
It’s true, tenants don’t move in until June 1, but this will be our chance to recognize and thank our funders, and those who have helped make this project happen.
2:00 PM at the apartments at 1091 6th Ave (corner of 6th & King).
All are welcome, here’s what’s happening:
• KDO President welcome
• Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Elder blessing (Clara VanBibber)
• A few words from Premier Sandy Silver, MP Larry Bagnell, Minister Pauline Frost, YHC Chair, Nelson Lepine, Mayor Wayne Potoroka, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Chief Roberta Joseph
• Ribbon cutting
• Tour of building
• Refreshments, cake, snacks, discussion
http://www.housing.yk.ca
https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/inpr/afhoce/afhoce/index.cfm
http://www.cityofdawson.ca
The KDO Apartments Opening June 1, 2017!
KDO is now accepting applications for tenancy at the new apartment building! Details at: https://www.klondikedevelopment.com/kdo-apartments/
KDO will host a sneak preview of the building on April 12, from 4 to 7PM so that anyone interested in renting an apartment will have a chance to see the unit before submitting an application. Final construction will be ongoing through the months of April and May.
Apt. #8 is just a few details away from completion:
Apartments Construction Update
Curious how the inside of the project is coming? Here are some photos from KDO Board members’ Jan 17 tour of the interior with construction contractor responsible, Oro Enterprises.
Thank you to our funders!
Things are really bustling over at the construction site. Now that the Yukon territorial election is over and done, Klondike Development Organization can (and certainly wishes to) gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the partners who have made this project possible. Thank you for recognizing the need for rental housing in our community, for sharing in our vision, and for saying ‘yes’!
We would also like to thank Brad Whitelaw of the Triple J Hotel for his flexibility, and community-minded approach to working with us to purchase the land from him. Without a place to build, construction could not have begun.
Work is going really well. The electricians are nearly done, plumbing is underway and well… here is a sneak peek at the interior. Oro Enterprise’s design offers comfy, compact spaces with ample windows to provide light and views. We’ll post more photos as things evolve.
