The City of Prince George is working with the B.C. provincial government to address concerns about an encampment at Millennium Park, located at the corner of First Avenue and George Street downtown.
Once shelter options are available for residents of Millennium Park, options for the city’s next steps to address the property will be brought before city council for consideration, according to a statement released by the City of Prince George on Friday.
“The City understands that the Province is connecting with unhoused individuals presently occupying Millennium Park and is working to identify appropriate alternate shelter and supports, including by working in collaboration with Indigenous and community partners,” the city statement said. “The City, RCMP and the Fire Department have communicated to the Province that the encampment at Millennium Park is a serious health and safety concern which must be addressed on an urgent basis. “
Under a memorandum of understanding, the city committed to support the province’s efforts to provide supports for the unhoused population of Prince George, including addressing encampments, a statement issued by the city on Friday said.
“The City of Prince George shares ongoing community concerns relating to the encampment at Millennium Park and continues to closely monitor the property,” the city statement said. “Given the grave concerns for the safety of individuals in and around the encampment, the City understands that the Province is working quickly with focused and coordinated efforts to facilitate a prompt resolution.”
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