Habitat for Humanity Prince Edward will oversee the project.
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Hazzem Koudsi speaks to the crowd on Tuesday during the demolition celebration (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)
Habitat for Humanity CEO Hazzem Koudsi says the organization has a deep appreciation for the historicity of the building, which has served in the past as a place of worship, along with a police station.
” … and for this particular moment, we reflect on the building that’s provided 65 years of institutional service through the Calvary Temple from 1960-1984 and then the Belleville Police Service from 1985-2020.”
He says they are also celebrating and honouring the significance of the building’s future.
” … as an opportunity to start a new future that provides us with a building that’ll last at least another 100 years and provide hard working families in our community with affordable home ownership opportunities.”
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Belleville Police Chief Murray Rodd (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)
Mayor Neil Ellis says he is proud of the municipal support of the project, both past and present.
“My council or your council, even as early as last night (Monday September 8, 2025), we put $200,000 towards the building permit and that’s how this community is towards this project. Sixty-six units of affordable housing and the housing shortage we’re at today is no secret.”
Sheridan Jennings is the board chair for Habitat PEH and she spoke to those gathered.
“In the past 30 years we’ve provided 34 families with geared-to-income mortgages and keys to their new homes. The current housing crisis has seen us evolve our strategy, to allow us to make a greater impact on the housing inventory in our region. This development will triple our housing output and will free up much-needed affordable rental space in our community for others who need it. Housing is foundational to building strength and generational stability for families in communities. Habitat Village will provide affordable condo-styles homes for families who are ready for home ownership, but who can’t access the traditional market because of down payment barriers.”
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The site of the former Belleville Police Station and Calvary Temple at 93 Dundas Street East is starting to be torn down. (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)
Police Chief Murray Rodd says Tuesday is a new chapter in the community’s history.
“93 Dundas Street East has been part of the Belleville Police Service story since 1985. For 35 years it has been home base. For generations of police officers who answered the call, supported families, worked around the clock to keep this community safe. This building holds collective memories of service deeply connected to the people of Belleville.”
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