A new report assessing the state of public housing managed by London Middlesex Community Housing (LMCH) reveals a clear difference in locations and building conditions, with the most severely deteriorated properties concentrated in Middlesex County. According to a Facility Condition Index (FCI) evaluation conducted on 31 LMCH properties, five of the six sites rated as being in “very poor” condition are located in the county.
These properties received the lowest scores in the assessment, which measures infrastructure quality and the risk of system failure, including buildings in Strathroy, Glencoe, Parkhill, Dorchester, and Newbury. The report defines a “very poor” rating as indicating infrastructure that is in an unacceptable state, showing widespread deterioration and signs of imminent failure across many components.
The five lowest-ranked county properties include:
157 Simpson Street, Glencoe – 43%
249 Ellen Street, Parkhill – 42%
10 York Street, Newbury – 41%
2061 Dorchester Road, Dorchester – 37%
125 Head Street, Strathroy – 33%
LMCH has acknowledged the need for urgent upgrades. The worst-rated building, located in Glencoe, is slated to receive a roof replacement and attic insulation improvement this year. Additionally, since the evaluation was conducted at the end of 2023, the Newbury property has already had its roof replaced, with plans underway to expand the parking lot later in the year.
Written by: L. Dickson