The Voice of North Grenville
The Voice of North Grenville
Reaching by direct mail 9,000 homes and businesses in North Grenville Vol. 14 No. 11
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March 26, 2026
Federal Investment for Affordable Homes on Kemptville Campus
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The Municipality of North Grenville is pleased to announce that the Government of Canada is making a major investment in the re-purposing of Bell Hall on Kemptville Campus in downtown Kemptville, creating 60 new affordable residential units for seniors and veterans. Funding for the Bell Hall project is the result of a partnership between the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation and the Municipality of North Grenville, with the full support of the Kemptville Cam-
pus Board. Through the Affordable Housing Fund under the National Housing Strategy, the federal government has committed to contributing over $24 million in a mix of grants and low-interest loans repayable over 50 years to repurpose this 55-year-old former Kemptville College residence. The project is valued at just over $29 million. CMHC loan repayments will be largely offset by rental income from the future tenants at Bell Hall. “This project is a pow-
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erful example of what happens when a smaller municipality successfully leverages federal programs to deliver big results,” said Mayor Nancy Peckford. “By contributing $4.75 million in municipal resources, we are unlocking approximately $24 million in funding from the federal government to build 60 residential units and offer many seniors the opportunity to age in place. Located at 15 Campus Drive on a 616acre property comprised of Campus buildings, schools, trails, wetlands, and the
Agroforestry Centre, the former dormitory will be transformed into a modern, accessible, and energy-efficient apartment building with two elevators for accessibility. Residents will benefit from a mix of studio, onebedroom, and two-bedroom units, as well as flexible shared spaces designed to encourage social connections and a strong sense of community life. The development will include 60 affordable multiCont'd on page 2
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