The former Travelodge on the Old Island Highway will be converted into social housing after the province bought it for $5.1 million.
The building will provide 40 units of housing for low-income individuals, individuals who are homeless or are at risk of homelessness and for people who suffer from mental-health and substance abuse issues, a BC Housing press release says.
M’akola Housing Society will own and operate the building.
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