Construction of our new 35 × 66 ft greenhouse began in October, and our crew has been working hard to get as much completed as possible before winter.
Unfortunately, a manufacturing error with some of the greenhouse components has prevented the crew from continuing with construction. As a result, the remaining work has been postponed until spring 2027.
Although we had hoped to make further progress this fall, we’re grateful for the work that has been accomplished and the dedication of everyone involved.
In the meantime, planning will continue for the greenhouse’s heating, irrigation, electrical systems, and growing space. We are also prioritizing community safety by planning a suitable fence installation to keep local wildlife from compromising the greenhouse, ensuring we’re fully prepared for the next stages of the project.
Once completed, the greenhouse will provide approximately 2,310 square feet of growing space, creating opportunities to increase local food production, lower grocery and freight costs, develop hands-on growing skills, and support intergenerational learning.
This project is an important step toward building greater food security and self-reliance within our community. While the delay is disappointing, our long-term vision remains the same.
Looking beyond the initial greenhouse build, our vision includes expanding our local food sovereignty efforts through community gardens, outdoor planting beds, and additional growing spaces as our capacity grows. By continuing to share knowledge, seeds, and harvests, we hope to build a resilient, thriving food network that nourishes our community for generations to come.
A big thank you to Dillon and Bekim for coming in to lead the community crew (Barney, Victor, Greg, Hema, Aiden, Nigel), to Housing and Public Works (Jordan, Anthony, and Jory) for their collaboration, and to our Safety CEO Tokyo for keeping everyone safe, as well as everyone who has contributed to moving this project forward.
We are very excited for the crew to come together again in the spring to resume construction and share more progress along the way!
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Shanae Scott: food_security@wuikinuxv.net
Shauntelle Flooren: cfs_director@wuikinuxv.net