Construction underway in Lamont for $13.5 million seniors lodge
Construction is underway for the new Beaverhill Pioneer Lodge in Lamont.
Crews from Brenex Construction arrived on site in mid-April to begin work on the new 55 unit seniors lodge. The expected time of completion for the project is by August, 2017.
The new lodge will replace the current 36 unit Beaverhill Pioneer Lodge, which has been home to Lamont and area seniors since 1964.
The current building will be demolished once the new lodge is ready.
The new lodge will be built to modern standards, which means residents will enjoy larger rooms, full in-suite washrooms and modern fire suppression and safety systems.
The federal and provincial governments provided $10.8 million for the $13.5 million project with the Lamont County Housing Foundation providing the remaining funding.
The Alberta government owns the lodge and the foundation operates it. Lodges provide bed and sitting rooms, meals, housekeeping, other services, and recreational opportunities for low and moderate income seniors who are functionally independent.
