Nova Scotia— The communities of Shelburne and Barton will have 13 new, energy efficient, homes after an investment of more than $5.1 million from the federal and provincial governments and Co-operative Homes Ltd. (Compass Nova Scotia). Heritage Hall in Shelburne is a centrally located building that will be converted into five one- and two-bedroom apartments. Barton Elementary School is located on a large parcel of land near shops and services in Barton, and will be converted into eight one- and two-bedroom apartments.
The conversion to make the two buildings more energy efficient will include heat pumps, heat recovery ventilators, and envelope improvements. Compass Nova Scotia is a not-for-profit housing co-operative that currently has 111 homes in 8 neighbourhoods across the province.
“I am proud that we could support these two projects that will bring more affordable homes to Shelburne and Barton, here at home in Nova Scotia. We will keep working with partners across the country to build more homes and end the housing crisis.” – Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities