It was a cause of contention over the term of last Arnprior Council, but construction has begun on the first of three rental apartment buidings on Thomas Street South.
As reported by Inside Ottawa Valley dot com, Dennis Eberhard of Ottawa Valley Developments says the plan is to put up one building of 59 units first, then do the others one at a time.
The owner says 10 percent of the accomodations are considered “affordable” by CMHC definition.
The first of the multi-dwelling units should be ready for occupancy in August of next year.
Construction will involve cleanup at the brownfield site of a former cabinetry manufacturer.
By Rick Stow