Following the release of lots in the Whistle Bend subdivision earlier this spring, the Yukon government has offered 82 single-family lots to applicants through public lottery.

Four multi-family lots and 33 townhouse lots were offered to successful bidders through the tender process. The draw took place Tuesday.

Applications were accepted between March 31 and April 18. Successful applicants were contacted following the draw and bid opening, the government said Wednesday.

This was the first land lottery of 2023. It’s anticipated that a lottery for lots in Yukon communities will take place later this spring.

A land lottery for Whistle Bend is expected later this year as land development in the subdivision is completed.

“Our government is committed to land development across the territory that supports the needs of our growing population,” said Energy, Mines and Resources Minister John Streicker.

“Congratulations to the Yukoners who were offered lots in the Whistle Bend subdivision through this latest land lottery and tender process.”

With the government as the main land developer in the Yukon, added Community Services Minister Richard Mostyn, “we recognize our role in providing a variety of lot types to create more housing opportunities for a wide range of prospective homeowners.

“Helping Yukoners establish a home is rewarding work, and we appreciate the efforts of everyone involved in making it happen, including Community Services employees, contractors and partners.”

Successful applicants are contacted following the draw and bid opening. The results will be posted online by 4:30 p.m. Friday.

The residential lots will be sold with a three-year building commitment and a five-year agreement for sale.

The townhouse and multi-family lots will be sold with a three-year building commitment and a three-year agreement for sale.

Outstanding construction work on the lots, including minor lot grading, street and laneway paving, and final commissioning of shallow utilities, will continue this spring with a planned spring/summer completion.

Development permits may be drafted by purchasers and the process for approvals through the City of Whitehorse can begin once agreements for sale are in place.

When completed in four to six years, Whistle Bend will comprise $300 million of investment and provide a full-service, sustainable neighbourhood of more than 2,000 lots to accommodate the territory’s steadily-growing population.