Wilkinson Shelter
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Project status
This project is currently in the planning and design phase. Montgomery Sisam Architects has been selected to provide architectural consulting services for the project.
About the project
We'll be replacing the existing Wilkinson Shelter men’s shelter with a new, redesigned building that will provide services and programs to better serve our community. The new development will be an inclusive, safe space that will reduce reliance on overflow hotels, enhance safety and privacy, and improve on-site support services, including mental health and substance use in a low barrier setting.
The new shelter will be designed to meet Peel Region’s Net Zero Emissions (NZE) Building Standard for New Construction.
The building
15 Wilkinson Road is in Ward 3 in Brampton and borders other Peel facilities. The site is close to:
- Employment agencies
- Seva Food Bank, Salvation Army, and Knights Table food bank services
- Restaurants and coffee shops
Project funding
- Government of Canada (CMHC) National Housing Strategy, National Co-Investment Fund Program
- Peel Region
The vision
Wilkinson Shelter is a project included in the Peel Community Housing Development Program.
Chronic homelessness is primarily a men’s challenge and there is a growing need for low-barrier, safe emergency shelter for men aged 25 and over. We are replacing the current Wilkinson Shelter to serve men experiencing homelessness by creating spaces that are inclusive with low / zero barrier access to the services and supports flexible to meet individual needs.
Currently, Wilkinson Shelter is a dorm-style shelter that has 86 beds. The existing shelter will be demolished to build a new shelter, creating a new total of up to 200 beds. We will be procuring a consultant team to work through engagement and preliminary design.
The concept design for the replacement shelter is a three-storey, approximately 5,350 sq m building, accommodating up to 150 beds to meet the growing need for emergency shelter services and programs. Given the urgency of the need and constraints of the site, the new shelter is expected to leverage prefabrication to expedite delivery.
A phased approach to implementation will allow for the ongoing operation of Wilkinson Shelter during construction work. At the completion of phase 1, operations will be moved to the newly developed south wing, the existing Wilkinson Shelter will be demolished, and construction of the North wing will commence.
Timeline
- June 2025: Montgomery Sisam Architects Inc. is selected as the successful consultant for Design and contract administration services for the Wilkinson shelter redevelopment.
- December 2024: The Planning Pre-application Consultation (PAC) with the City of Brampton is submitted.
- October 2024: Peel Region participates in Enbridge’s Savings by Design Affordable Housing Workshop.
- September 2024: Geo-Environmental site investigation underway.
- May 2024: Montgomery Sisam Architects Inc is selected as the successful consultant for architectural services for feasibility and preliminary planning of the Wilkinson Shelter Redevelopment in Brampton.
- January 2023: Peel Region Council approves the Wilkinson Shelter redevelopment project.
Background
Review the Regional Council reports related to the Wilkinson Shelter Redevelopment.
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