A former Sudbury school will become an eight-bed youth treatment centre with a $7M renovation, backed by city funding and incentives.

A former Sudbury school at 1545 Gary Ave. is set to be converted into an eight-bed, live-in treatment centre for youth aged 12 to 17, with a $7 million renovation led by a not-for-profit organization. The project, under review by city council, seeks $237,000 in funding, including $200,000 from the Housing Accelerator Fund and $30,000 via a building permit fee rebate. It qualifies for affordable housing incentives, won’t raise taxes, and aligns with city revitalization and brownfield redevelopment goals. Staff recommend approval, noting the project meets federal criteria and has a public-to-private funding ratio of 1:28.47. The city has committed $5.4 million to similar CIP projects since 2017, with $2.8 million remaining.