Temporary tent-like structures to house hundreds of asylum seekers in Ottawa could appear in Alta Vista or Barrhaven by the end of next summer, city councillors for those wards say.
The city plans on building two “Sprung Structures” — the trademark name of one company that could potentially provide the shelters — each with capacity for 150 asylum seekers. They would be part of what the city has referred to as a “welcome and stabilizing centre” for asylum seekers upon their arrival in Canada.
The city has submitted a $105-million funding request to the federal government to pay for the facility and its operation. That amount includes a request of $32.6 million to cover capital costs.
City staff began looking at 93 potential sites, narrowing that list down to 10 and eventually three. They considered a range of criteria including easy access to public transit.
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Temporary tent-like structures to house hundreds of asylum seekers in Ottawa could appear in Alta Vista or Barrhaven by the end of next summer, city councillors for those wards say.
The city plans on building two “Sprung Structures” — the trademark name of one company that could potentially provide the shelters — each with capacity for 150 asylum seekers.
They would be part of what the city has referred to as a “welcome and stabilizing centre” for asylum seekers upon their arrival in Canada.
The structures resemble large sports domes and will include private rooms, showers and possibly kitchens, and could also provide space for the delivery of social services.
Where there’ll go has been a matter of fierce debate and conjecture, but the city has now narrowed the list down to three potential locations.
Lo said he’d rather see that money go toward longer-term solutions, such as the 41-unit residence build in Kitchener-Waterloo for women experiencing homelessness.
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