Pontiac MNA André Fortin and Pontiac MP Will Amos were flanked by volunteers as they attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Résidence Meilleur Haut Pontiac, a 12-unit living facility for seniors. The federal and provincial governments contributed a combined $1.1 million to the facility’s construction.
Chris Lowrey
CHAPEAU April 30, 2018
Pontiac MNA André Fortin and Pontiac MP Will Amos were in attendance to announce the start of construction on the Pontiac’s newest seniors’ residence – Résidence Meilleur du Haut Pontiac.
The facility is located on Allumettes Island and is the culmination of seven years of hard work by local volunteers.
The facility will include 12 affordable housing units for seniors and will cost a total of $3.1 million.
The federal and provincial governments have chipped in $1.1 million of the total cost to help bring the project to fruition.
Additionally, the municipality of Allumettes Island also kicked in just over $300,000.
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