Sask. Polytechnic parking lot selected for enhanced emergency shelter
The shelter, which is operated by the Mustard Seed -a Christian non-profit from Alberta - will be located at 170, 31 St. E. in the Central Industrial Area.
According to the city, the site, which owned by the province, meets the city council-approved criteria, including space for 60 beds, office space, showers, bathrooms, kitchen, and internal and external gathering spaces.
The province will lead the design and construction of the shelter and provide funding for its ongoing operations.
The city says it will contribute to preparing the site, including sidewalk construction and fence installation, at an estimated cost of $400,000. An opening date of the new 60-bed enhanced emergency shelter will be finalized in the coming months.
The recent point-in-time homeless count revealing a record-high 1,499 people experiencing homelessness in Saskatoon, nearly triple the number recorded in 2022.
A temporary location downtown at 210 Pacific Avenue opened in April while the search for a permanent site continued.
The enhanced emergency shelter will operate 24/7, providing clients with shelter, meals, case planning, and access to wrap-around supports.
According to the city, neighbourhood information sessions will be held in September to inform the community about shelter operations and safety plans.
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