Premier Dennis King has announced a plan to temporarily relocate the Community Outreach Centre to Park Street in Charlottetown. He says an application will be submitted to the City in the coming days to request a temporary variance to allow the Community Outreach Centre to relocate to the government-owned property on Park Street, next to its overnight emergency shelter. If the application is approved by the City, the provincial government would close the Outreach Centre’s current location on Euston Street within 60 days of approval from the City. The province says the current Euston Street property will be repurposed in consultation with the surrounding communities to create housing and appropriate services that the neighbourhoods require. That development could include a childcare centre, affordable housing, commercial space, and market rental units – based on suggestions brought forward from the community.
Meanwhile, King also announced that Carlene Donnelly, a seasoned professional in social services, will serve as the Senior Advisor to the Premier and Cabinet in reviewing programs and services for vulnerable Islanders. While the Community Outreach Centre is temporarily moved to Park Street, Donnelly will complete a review and make recommendations on a renewed model for programs and services.
