Tag: Talvern

Talvern Housing Development – From Opportunity to Exploitation

The Talvern Housing Development in Babonneau, launched by the UWP in March 2021, aimed to provide affordable land ownership with 220 lots at just $6 per square foot. This visionary project was halted by the SLP when they took office later that year. When it finally resumed in 2024, the new SLP price was a staggering $14.50 per square foot,…

Fresh Start for Housing Projects Halted by the Philip J. Pierre Administration

In case you haven’t heard, the Philip J. Pierre-led administration has awarded contracts to Fresh Start Construction to recommence the Talvern and Choc Housing Projects. These projects were halted when the administration assumed office in July 2021. Upon taking office three years ago, the Pierre administration immediately stopped two major housing projects initiated under the previous United Workers Party (UWP)…