Fourteen left to go.
That’s the number of apartments at 99 McNaughton West in Chatham are still undergoing renovation.
The building was ravaged by fire in August of 2024, resulting in two people facing charges.
The remediation efforts to date have seen 106 units renovated to this point, according to municipal officials.
The municipality recently provided an update on what has transpired to date. The recovery process has been a collaborative effort involving multiple municipal departments, including Fire & Rescue Services, Health and Human Services, and Infrastructure and Engineering Services.
All major mechanical systems in the building have been fixed or replaced. Facilities staff, with the support of contractors, have worked to bring the building back to code, ensuring it meets all safety requirements.
One portion of the building reopened 85 days after the fire, followed by a second about a month later. A third section has reopened as well, while the final area has seen all first-floor units reoccupied as work continues on the units on the second floor.
It’s anticipated they will be ready Nov. 1.
“The restoration process of 99 McNaughton West has been a massive undertaking and I’m proud of the progress that’s been made to bring residents home,” said C-K Mayor Darrin Canniff in a media release. “With all major systems restored, most units now occupied, and the final renovations underway, this building is once again a safe and secure place for our residents. We will continue to support tenants until every unit is complete.”
