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Surveyor Shelter relocation

The family shelter in Mississauga moved to meet increasing community shelter needs.
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The new Surveyor Shelter has replaced the 60 units at the former location, creating 108 units and reducing emergency shelter overflow costs.

As part of the Peel Community Housing Development Program, a 3-phased approach was designed to meet demands for homelessness and shelter space.

Peel has relocated the family shelter at 1767 Dundas Street East, to 2420 Surveyor Road, through the repurposing of a 108-room hotel property.

Renovations included the creation of accessible and barrier free spaces to help deliver necessary services and support. Energy efficiency and environmental performance upgrades were also included to help ensure long term sustainable emergency family shelter operation.

The new location of Surveyor Shelter is currently in use to help meet the immediate needs of homeless families in the community.

Project highlights

  • Owner: Peel Region
  • Project funding: Government of Canada, Province of Ontario, Peel Region
  • Housing type: Family shelter
  • Beds: 108

 

The building

2420 Surveyor Road is in Ward 9 in Mississauga and is close to amenities and community spaces including:

  • Battleford Centre shopping plaza
  • Dental, medical, and pharmacy services
  • Erinwoods Park
  • Mississauga Transit

The new shelter is also near Lake Aquitaine Park and the Meadowvale library.

Project funding

  • Government of Canada (CMHC) National Housing Strategy, National Co-Investment Fund Program
  • Province of Ontario (MMAH) Social Services Relief Funding (SSRF)
  • Peel Region

Features

  • 19 barrier-free rooms.
  • Barrier-free common areas.
  • New flooring and wall finishes.
  • Energy efficiency upgrades including ventilation, domestic hot water heating, window, and other building envelope upgrades.

Unit details

  • Abundant natural light
  • Roller shade blinds included on all unit windows
  • Wardrobe closets
  • Open concept units painted in warm, accent colours
  • High-quality vinyl tile flooring resembling natural wood
  • Neutral-colored solid surface marble-look countertops
  • Shelf and swing-down half-round tabletop
  • Bench and coat hanging board
  • Energy-efficient ventilation units for healthy air circulation
  • Small fridge and microwave in each unit
  • Full bathroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Open concept units painted in neutral and accent colours

Barrier free units also include:

  • Power door operator entry into the unit
  • Ample turning radius in the foyer and bedroom
  • Fully accessible washrooms
  • Fully accessible kitchens with clear space under counters and lower outlets