Video: Minister On Affordable Housing Initiative [Video]

The Ministry of Public Works, in collaboration with the BHC, is partnering with the Leopard’s Club International to transform the vacant three-storey building into affordable housing units, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said.

Speaking at a press conference today, Minister Burch said, “Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining us here today at the Leopard’s Club International, a location that will soon play an important role in helping address one of Bermuda’s most pressing challenges – the shortage of affordable housing.

“It was January 27th, 2007- some 17 years ago – when this structure caught fire and has remained vacant ever since. At that time the Bermuda Housing Corporation assisted those displaced by the fire – so this return is like coming back home.

“As many of you know, Bermuda has long struggled with a lack of affordable rental units, which affects countless families across the island. This …