Heritage Manor In Burns Lake Gets Upgrades
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 08:40 AM
Burns Lake, B.C. – The Heritage Manor in Burns Lake has undergone a major renovation.
The Province has provided a $1.5-million grant to renovate the Manor's 25 seniors' apartments.
The two-storey wood frame building has 18 studio apartments and seven one-bedroom apartments, plus a dining room and kitchen.
Renovations included installing a new elevator, a fire-suppression system and fire alarm upgrades. In addition, accessibility features were installed in all 25 apartments including walk-in showers, bathroom grab bars, improved lighting in common areas, and other security and safety features. The existing common room was converted into a dining room and kitchen.
In addition to the grant, the Province will provide $58,220 in annual operating funding for support services to 12 of the apartments, which includes 24-hour on-site staff, light housekeeping, meals, and social and recreational activities. The Village of Burns Lake provided a reduction of levies and reimbursement for building permit costs for the renovations at Heritage Manor.
“Burns Lake boasts a diverse population, including families who have lived here for generations,” said Village of Burns Lake Mayor Bernice Magee. “We want our seniors to have access to housing with the support services they need available on site, and they will now find this at Heritage Manor.”
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