Thompson will be getting 24 new affordable family homes.

Housing and Community Development Minister Mohinder Saran made the announcement last Friday, saying the Manitoba government is investing $8.4 million dollars towards the project. He said housing costs in the north can make it difficult for families with lower incomes to find safe, secure housing.

Executive Director of Northern Housing, Harold Smith tells us more about the 25,000 sq. ft project:

"This is on Cambridge Street in Eastwood. 24 homes that are townhouse style, and they're good size units: 3 and 4 bedrooms, as well as 3 main floor units are fully accessible for families where a member of the family has a mobility challenge".

Thompson MLA Steve Ashton says the project is made possible through a partnership with Keewatin Housing Association:

"What we decided to do, is actually work with them, they already have I think in the range of 80 units in Thompson so they already deliver affordable housing and that’s what’s very good about this parternship".

Construction may be complete as early as this summer.