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The Temporary Shelter Village at 879 Alloy Place is now open and operational.
The site provides temporary indoor accommodations for individuals experiencing homelessness and includes individual sleeping units, shared amenities, and supports designed to help its residents access housing and community services. Resident intake will begin over the coming days.
The City of Thunder Bay is inviting interested residents and business community members to apply to join the Temporary Shelter Village Neighbourhood Liaison Committee.
The committee will bring together the Temporary Shelter Village and the surrounding neighbourhood to support open communication, relationship-building, and constructive discussions as the Village becomes part of the community.
The City of Thunder Bay is advising the community that construction activity at 879 Alloy Place – the site for the Temporary Village – will resume beginning Monday March 9, 2026, as work continues with site preparation and infrastructure.
Initial activities will focus on site grading and drainage, including excavation and the placement of granular material and geotextiles.
November 17, 2025 – The City of Thunder Bay is inviting community members to attend an upcoming Neighbourhood Drop-In Session to learn more about the Temporary Shelter Village project. This informal event is designed to give the public clear, accessible information about the project and a chance to speak directly with City staff and partners shaping its development.
November 14, 2025 – Construction on the Temporary Shelter Village at 879 Alloy Place is currently underway. Design work for the project has started, and sewer and water services have been extended to the site.
October 24, 2025 - Administration continues to proceed with the implementation of a Temporary Shelter Village located at 879 Alloy Place in accordance with Council’s direction. With Council’s reaffirmation of the Ten-Part Plan and work starting on site, we are providing an update on the most recent progress.
Following City Council’s decision on July 21 to confirm 879 Alloy Place (Hillyard Site) as the location for the Temporary Shelter Village, City staff hosted an information session this morning for nearby business owners and operators.
Held at Moose Hall in partnership with the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, about 55 people attended to ask questions, and learn more about the project and opportunities for ongoing engagement as the project moves forward.
After nearly two years of extensive research, public input, and in-depth review, the City is recommending 114 Miles Street East as the site for the Temporary Shelter Village.
This decision follows a comprehensive process that began in 2022 when City Council endorsed a human rights-based approach to encampments.
City Council has approved Kam River Heritage Park as the location for the City’s new Temporary Shelter Village. This decision is subject to final approval at the May 5th City Council meeting.
City Council will receive a recommendation from Administration on Monday, April 28 to approve Kam River Heritage Park as the site for the City’s Temporary Shelter Village. The initiative is a key part of the City’s Enhanced Encampment Response: A Human Rights-Based Community Action Plan, aimed at providing safer, more supportive shelter options for people experiencing homelessness.
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