Habitat still seeks lot in Colborne

Habitat for Humanity still has not found a lot for a home in Colborne.

Cramahe Township and the social services agency looked at three lots on Durham Street earlier this year but local residents objected and the lots were rejected.

Since then Cramahe staff has come up with a lot on Spencer Street. But it faces some limitations due to a small waterway that transverses the property and was ruled out by Habitat for Humanity Executive Director, Kim Lauder.

Despite the disappointment, Ms. Lauder remains keen to find a suitable site in the township.

Mayor Marc Coombs and Bylaw Enforcement Officer, Jim Harris, will take a look later this week at a list of other properties within Colborne which the township owns.

That proposal seemed to be conditionally accepted by Councillor Ed Van Egmond, who reminded council it had his support as long as it didn't take too long.

In the question period after the meeting Mayor Coombs said that the Durham St. lots would not be reconsidered.

Owners of Habitat for Humanity homes work with the construction crews who build their homes. The owners' labour is counted as sweat equity. Once they are in their homes the owners pay for them through regular mortgage payments.