On behalf of the Honourable Trevor Taylor, Minister of Transportation and Works and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland Labrador Housing, the Honourable Clyde Jackman, MHA for Burin-Placentia West, along with Glenn Furlong, Corporate Representative for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, will officially open the Marystown Kinsmen Manor for Seniors, Monday, September 14. The opening is scheduled for 1:00 p.m., at 46-54 Forest Road, Marystown.
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Media contacts:
Jennifer Tulk
Communications Specialist
Department of Transportation and Works
709-729-1758, 693-4908
JenniferTulk@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Manager, Communications
Newfoundland Labrador Housing
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca
Michelle Bakos
Press Secretary
Office of Minister Finley
819-994-2482
michelle.bakos@hrsdc-rhdsc.gc.ca
Dawn Ring
Communications and Marketing Consultant
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
709-772-5973, 687 2194
dring@cmhc.ca
http://www.cmhc.ca
Newfoundland Labrador Housing (Housing) has awarded a $342,600 contract to Newfound Roofing Ltd. of St. John’s to replace the roofing on 42 units in the Chalker Place social housing development in St. John’s.
“Our government is pleased to make another significant investment in one of the province’s longest standing Housing developments,” said the Honourable Trevor Taylor, Minister of Transportation and Works and Minister Responsible for Housing. “These renovations build upon the work completed last year to replace siding, windows and doors on Chalker Place.”
The work has been ongoing for several weeks and in addition to re-roofing, involves the complete replacement of eaves on all units.
“I applaud Housing’s efforts,” said Ed Buckingham, St. John’s East MHA. “This worthwhile project will ensure that the residents of Chalker Place will have good, solid homes for years to come.”
These current upgrades and repairs are part of Housing’s annual Modernization and Improvement Program, to which the Provincial Government infused an additional $14.5 million in Budget 2009: Building on Our Strong Foundation for building, renovating and retro-fitting social housing infrastructure throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
The anticipated completion date for this project is December 2009.
The Provincial Government recently released A Social Housing Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador – Secure Foundations; its long-term vision for social housing designed to improve the housing circumstances of lower-income households and help create healthier communities.
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Media contacts:
Jennifer Tulk
Communications Specialist
Department of Transportation and Works
709-729-1758, 693-4908
JenniferTulk@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Manager, Communications
Newfoundland Labrador Housing
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca
Donna Ivey
Communications Manager
Government Members Office
709-729-0898, 697-1424
donnaivey@gov.nl.ca
A social housing complex in Mount Pearl will soon receive an upgrade after Newfoundland Labrador Housing (Housing) awarded a $443,000 contract to G.S. Hunt Ltd. of Bell Island to renovate the 14 semi-detached units on Greenwood Crescent.
“The Williams Government has shown once again its steadfast commitment to providing sustainable, affordable housing in our province,” said the Honourable Trevor Taylor, Minister of Transportation and Works and Minister Responsible for Housing. “Our recently released Social Housing Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador – Secure Foundations is yet another example of this government’s efforts to improve the housing circumstances of lower-income households and help create healthier communities.”
The renovation work to these dwellings will include the complete replacement of roofing, siding, windows and doors, and basement wells where required. Ventilation systems such as bathroom exhaust fans and kitchen range hoods will also be replaced.
“This notable investment is much appreciated by all involved,” said Steve Kent, Mount Pearl North MHA. “These renovations to Greenwood Crescent will ensure the longevity of this very important component of our social housing community.”
These current upgrade and repairs are part of Housing’s annual Modernization and Improvement Program, to which the Provincial Government infused an additional $14.5 million in Budget 2009: Building on Our Strong Foundation for building, renovating and retro-fitting social housing infrastructure throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
The anticipated completion date for this project is November 2009.
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Media contacts:
Jennifer Tulk
Communications Specialist
Department of Transportation and Works
709-729-1758, 693-4908
JenniferTulk@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Manager, Communications
Newfoundland Labrador Housing
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca
Donna Ivey
Communications Manager
Government Members Office
709-729-0898, 697-1424
donnaivey@gov.nl.ca
A social housing apartment building in St. John’s will get a facelift thanks to Newfoundland Labrador Housing (Housing). A $277,000 contract has been awarded to G.S. Hunt Ltd. of Bell Island to renovate Wigmore Manor.
“This project illustrates the Williams Government’s strong promise to maintain and improve our social housing stock throughout the province,” said the Honourable Trevor Taylor, Minister of Transportation and Works and Minister Responsible for Housing. “Through this investment, Housing is very clearly proving its continued commitment to providing quality and affordable housing to our tenants for years to come.”
Wigmore Manor, a 50-unit facility, is located at Wigmore Court in St. John’s. The work to be undertaken includes the complete replacement of roofing, siding, windows and doors, and refurbishing of exterior brick. Ventilation systems such as bathroom exhaust fans and kitchen range hoods will also be replaced.
These current upgrades and repairs are part of Housing’s annual Modernization and Improvement Program, to which the Provincial Government infused an additional $14.5 million in Budget 2009: Building on Our Strong Foundation for building, renovating and retro-fitting social housing infrastructure throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
“I know that I am speaking for all residents of Wigmore Manor when I say how pleased I am that Housing has an annual program such as this to address property upgrades and ensure comfortable homes for those most in need,” said Bob Ridgley, MHA, St. John’s North.
The anticipated completion date for this project is October 2009.
The Provincial Government recently released A Social Housing Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador — Secure Foundations, its long-term vision for social housing designed to improve the housing circumstances of lower-income households and help create healthier communities.
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Media contacts:
Jennifer Tulk
Communications Specialist
Department of Transportation and Works
709-729-1758, 693-4908
JenniferTulk@gov.nl.ca
Donna Ivey
Communications Manager
Government Members Office
709-729-0898, 697-1424
donnaivey@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Manager, Communications
Newfoundland Labrador Housing
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca