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89-unit student housing development opens at Okanagan College in Penticton
The $24 million project adds studio, two-bedroom and four-bedroom units, with some spaces reserved for trades and health care students.
- On Sept. 23, Okanagan College representative Neil Fassina hosted a tour of the new student housing at the Penticton campus, which opened with 101 beds and 89 units for students.
- Penticton City Council approved the $24 million project announced in July 2024, which features studio, two-bedroom, and four-bedroom units with private bedrooms and kitchens.
- Floors are painted different colors representing Okanagan College locations including Vernon, Kelowna, and Salmon Arm, while residents access 24/7 study spaces and elevators fitting up to 25 people.
- Revenue generated from tourist accommodations helps the school maintain affordable rates during the academic year, with semester costs ranging from $3875 to $4825.
- Fassina expressed hope that students will build careers in the Okanagan region after graduating, as the college addresses housing shortages for learners in trades and healthcare sectors.
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