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Garth Steek Information

WFP March 9 2004 Wayne Bollman

Bollman sees two challenges ahead for his industry, but both are being actively addressed right now. One is the availability of city land for future subdivisions. Many of the areas developed over the past 20 years are rapidly filling up and some home builders are doing infill projects. "At first glance Winnipeg seems to be short of land for housing, but that isn't really true," he says. "The land where Kapyong Barracks sits will likely be available for homes in the near future and there is also still development room in South St. Vital." But the most promising area is a 3,000 acre parcel of land south of Bishop Grandin Boulevard and west of Waverley Street. "You could fit the entire city of Brandon into it and plans are well under way to free it up for housing," Mr. Bollman says. He expects this land to come on stream in the next three to five years and to be developed in several stages. A significant part of the land is owned by the province. (full text)

WFP April 10 2004 MHBA President Wayne Bollman states that there is a lot shortage in the southeast quadrant of Winnipeg (ST. B., St. V.) as well as in the southwest quadrant (Fort Garry).

WFP May 5 2004 Housing-start boom expected to dwindle

WFP July 10 2004 Home builders set for boom

WFP August 11 2004 Steek takes job with home builders group WFP August 11 2004 New stats show show housing starts keep booming CBC August 11 2004 Price of new houses skyrockets Parade of Homes 2004