Published Apr 11, 2025 • Last updated 4 hours ago • 1 minute readBeinn Mhàbu, the Mabou campus of Colaisde Na Gàidhlig, the Gaelic College. Photo by POSTMEDIA /POSTMEDIAThe province has announced the development of 24 new housing units at Beinn Mhàbu, the satellite campus of Nova Scotia’s Gaelic College, Colaisde na Gàidhlig, to increase housing supply in western Cape Breton.The two-storey, 24-unit building at the Mabou site will be used by students during the school year and by seasonal workers and tourists from May to August.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentConstruction will start right away with an anticipated completion date of January 2026.The province is contributing nearly $3 million to the college over two years for the new housing. The total cost of the project is $4.9 million.“I am so pleased our government is supporting more housing in Inverness County and creating more options for Nova Scotia’s Gaelic students,” said Kyle MacQuarrie, ministerial assistant for Gaelic affairs and MLA for Inverness, in a press release on Friday.“Housing continues to be a priority as we work with our post-secondary and other partners to identify opportunities to build the housing people across the province need.”The building will incorporate modular construction, and each unit will be equipped with a three-piece bath and kitchenette. A common laundry room will be available to tenants.Beinn Mhàbu offers in-person (bachelor of arts in community studies) and online programming in partnership with Cape Breton University.Article content
New student housing announced for Gaelic College campus in Mabou
