NLHC spends $300,000 on modernization and improvement
in St. John's South area
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing
Corporation (NLHC) will spend approximately $300,000 for modernization
and improvement of two public housing buildings on Eric Street. Paul
Shelley, Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment and
Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
(NLHC), and Tom Osborne, MHA for St. John’s South, made the
announcement today.
"We recognize that a lack of
investment over time has led to the poor physical condition of our
property base and government has to make considerable and long-term
strategic investments that significantly improve and extend the life
and function of these properties in order to provide an affordable
housing program for our clients,’ said Minister Shelley.
Refurbishments and repairs are
being completed on one 10-unit building and one eight-unit building for
a total of 18 units that will have window replacement, as well as
installation of exterior doors and vinyl siding.
"In addition to this work being an
improvement for tenants, it is also an excellent investment for the
local economy," commented Minister Osborne. "The revenues generated
from the project will also assist local housing industry suppliers, so
everyone wins."
The upgrading began mid-summer and
will be completed by the end of November 2006. The repairs are being
completed by NLHC’s own maintenance work forces from the Avalon
Regional Office. This work is part of NLHC’s long-term preventative
maintenance plan whereby each year the condition of all non-profit
housing property is assessed, and maintenance and modernization needs
are determined.
"It is vital that a pro-active and
planned approach to maintenance remain the top priority of NLHC in
order to prevent any further and unnecessary deterioration of our
overall housing base," said Minister Shelley. "Modernization work such
as this is long over due and overall improvements to the integrity of
the housing program can only be accomplished by a focused and renewed
commitment to both property enhancement and client service."
For further information, please
contact:
Jenny
Bowring
Manager, Corporate Communications
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing
Corporation
(709) 724-3055
E-mail: releases@nlhc.nf.ca
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