Opening of temporary flood neighbourhoods delayed

While work is underway on temporarystiesinHigh River and Calgaryfor people displaced by flooding, they will not openbythe expected dates.

The High River Saddlebrook neighbourhood was expected to open on July 7 and the Great Plains site in Calgarywas meant to be ready for occupancy on July 13.

However, the province says the sites are in need of more work before residents can move into the units.

Officials will announce a new move-in date for those locations as soon as possible.

In the meantime, housing for displaced residents will remain availablefor no charge at the University of Calgary, the University of Lethbridge and through various hotel accommodations.

When they open, Saddlebrook will be able to accomodate up to 1,250 people and Great Plains will have as many as 1,000 beds.