Mr. Chairman, we have looked at the utilization of college housing for a number of years. As Members have noticed, it does change. As of the fall of 2002, 91 percent of the units at Thebacha Campus were occupied by out-of-town students. The Brown and Green houses are over 42 years old. Reports show they are in very poor condition and would require either major renovation, which is what we are looking at now, or possibly replacement. Public Works and Services has also been working with the fire marshal's office, as confirmed in the e-mail, on the technical reports and to identify deficiencies, but certainly the needs of these buildings go beyond simple co-deficiencies. There are major problems with mechanical and electrical systems, for example. The older family housing units are currently over 40 years old and will be over 45 years old by the time they are replaced. In this case, they are being replaced because of their age and not because of specific identified deficiencies in terms of health and safety. As we have raised concerns, if these projects do not go ahead given the current utilization of the units, there will be a shortage of housing, particularly in the family units. Thank you.
Mr. Devitt on Bill 3: Appropriation Act, 2003-2004
In the Legislative Assembly on February 26th, 2003. See this statement in context.
department Of Education, Culture And Employment
Bill 3: Appropriation Act, 2003-2004
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 25th, 2003
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