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VICTORIA – The federal government, Province of B.C., City of Victoria and The Gorge View Society have announced over $50 million in combined funding to help build an additional 77 homes for independent seniors and families at 8 Chown Place in Victoria.

The second phase of a multi-phase, master-planned development, this project will bring 68 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and nine three-bedroom townhomes for seniors and families, a release describes.

Other features will include an amenity building and communal green space to be shared by all current and future residents.

Chown Place is located in the Burnside Gorge neighbourhood close to shops, banks, pharmacies and medical care facilities. The homes will be owned and operated by The Gorge View Society.