Magog site new seniors’ and alternative housing project

The provincial government has committed to building a new seniors’ and alternative housing facility in Magog by 2022, announced Orford MNA Gilles Bélanger on Friday morning.

Bélanger made the announcement on behalf of Seniors Minister Marguerite Blais. According to a press release, the new building comes with 48 available spaces split evenly to accommodate the regions’ elderly and special needs population.

The facility comes with airconditioning units, individual rooms with toilets and adapted showers for each resident. Blais said the government is transforming housing for the seniors and special needs population, adding a more human touch.

“We are in action to offer them a living environment more human and more personalized with the construction of this Maison des aînés in Magog, which will welcome 48 men and women who built the Quebec of today,” she said.

The project aims to create a more home-like atmosphere and encourage residents to build friendships. The goal is to facilitate a more active lifestyle, but the government is also aware of the ongoing pandemic.

While residents are encouraged to frequent the large gathering areas of the building, there will also be strict virus prevention and control measures in the event of an outbreak. The government also hopes these measures will lead to workforce retention.