HUMBOLDT, SK — The City of Humboldt is pleased to announce the sale and planned redevelopment of the long-vacant Old Hospital site, marking a significant step forward in neighbourhood revitalization, housing growth, and strategic community development.
The Old Hospital property has remained largely vacant for several years. Transitioning the site to private ownership will enable its transformation into a productive, high-value residential development. This reinvestment strengthens the surrounding neighbourhood and supports the City’s long-term land use objectives.
Harvest Asset Management is proposing the construction of approximately 70 purpose-built, professionally managed one-bedroom and two-bedroom market rental units. The development will provide high-quality, non-subsidized rental housing to help address growing local demand.
“This project represents exactly the kind of private-sector investment our community needs,” said Jarrett Delbridge, Marketing and Development Manager for the City of Humboldt. “We are very enthusiastic about the opportunity to work with Stephen Gray and Harvest Asset Management as they bring this vision to life. Transforming a long-vacant site into new, high-quality housing strengthens our neighbourhoods, supports growth, and enhances options available to residents and newcomers. It’s an important step forward in meeting Humboldt’s evolving housing needs.”
Humboldt has experienced steady growth, including the expansion of service-based businesses and major industrial projects in the region. The addition of new rental housing will support that momentum by ensuring workers and families have suitable housing as they transition into the community.
“At Harvest, we do believe that this project is a much-needed addition to the Humboldt market,” said Stephen Gray, President of Harvest Asset Management. “The community has been experiencing diverse growth, and bringing rental housing to the area allows workers and families to establish roots here more permanently. We pride ourselves on delivering housing that offers the amenities and quality today’s working individuals and families need to flourish in the community.”
Expanding Humboldt’s housing inventory directly supports workforce attraction and retention, strengthens economic stability, and enhances the community’s competitiveness as employers recruit talent to the region.
This redevelopment aligns with Council’s strategic priorities, including housing diversification, sustainable infill development, and encouraging private-sector investment. The project represents a key milestone in advancing Humboldt’s vision for a vibrant, resilient, and well-planned community.
“This residential redevelopment marks an exciting new chapter for our community,” said Mayor Rob Muench. “For many years, the former hospital site has been a highly visible, underutilized property. Seeing it transition into much-needed market rental, town house style, housing reflects Council’s commitment to responsible growth and thoughtful redevelopment. Projects like this help ensure Humboldt remains a welcoming and competitive community for new families, professionals, and investors alike, all while helping to elevate the tight housing market in our city. We’re proud to support initiatives that strengthen our city today and position us for a strong future.”
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Angie Rolheiser
Communications Manager
Phone: 306.682.2525 Ext. 663
E-mail: communicationsmanager@humboldt.ca