Sandra Whiffen of Habitat for Humanity was in council chambers on December 10 as Mount Pearl City council formally recognized a land swap that council says will benefit both parties. In November, the City swapped land on Croucher Crescent for land on Glendale Avenue. The City will build a turnaround near the Croucher Crescent property to better accommodate snow clearing while Habitat NL will build a duplex on Glendale Avenue. “We’re very excited to be doing this build in Mount Pearl,” said Whiffen. “I think we’ve done nine builds in Mount Pearl over the years. So, we’re excited to start this within the next year hopefully and get two families moved in.” The group partners with municipalities across the province to help build homes for lower-income families. Members of staff who played a hand in negotiating the land swap were also on hand for the recognition. From left are Manager of Economic Development and Housing Jeremy Schwartz, Marketing and Economic Development Officer Brian Power, councillor Jim Locke, Mayor Dave Aker, councillor Isabelle Fry, Sandra Whiffen, councillor Bill Antle, outgoing CAO Dana Spurrell, councillor Chelsea Lane, and councillor Mark Rice. Mark Squibb photo
