19 Wing Comox has secured another housing arrangement to support its members.
North Island College and 19 Wing Comox have announced a temporary housing agreement that will see members accommodated in tul’al’txw, NIC’s new student housing complex.
“This partnership reflects how we can work together to respond to real and immediate needs, while staying grounded in shared values of learning, service, and community,” said NIC President and CEO Lisa Domae.
The agreement is the second housing announcement made by 19 Wing Comox in the past month, after they acquired a building on Cumberland Road in December.
The partnership will provide 60 beds to members training at 19 Wing Comox until summer 2027, with the potential for renewal, while the base continues to seek longer-term housing solutions.
Members who stay there will also be NIC students in a new digital course called Journeying to Reconciliation, developed in partnership with K’ómoks First Nation.
“This arrangement is another innovative approach to support our members as we prepare for significant growth in the years ahead,” said Col. Christopher Shapka, wing commander of 19 Wing Comox.
19 Wing Comox is expected to grow by more than 600 regular force members over the next decade and will see more than $1.5 billion in announced infrastructure projects.
tul’al’txw opened its doors in September with 217 beds, meaning 19 Wing Comox will be occupying more than a quarter of the available spaces.
