Four social housing units on Anderson Avenue in St. John’s have undergone significant renovations and remodelling. The work was completed in December 2011 by Locbar Limited through a contract valued at approximately $597,000.
“The scope of work for this renewal project was extensive and the renovated homes will provide comfortable living spaces for tenants,” said the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. “Investments and improvements to the affordable social housing portfolio are continuing throughout the province and this project will ensure these units will meet the needs of tenants for years to come.”
The project included window, door, siding, roof, interior wall, floor and stair replacements as well as the installation of new kitchen cabinets, bathroom fixtures, and ventilation systems. New electrical and plumping systems were also installed. The four-bedroom units were remodelled into three-bedroom units to accommodate main-floor laundry facilities and to help address the demand for social housing units for smaller families.
A Social Housing Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador – Secure Foundations, released by the Provincial Government in August 2009, outlines a long-term vision for social housing. It is aimed at improving the housing circumstances of people with low incomes and helping create healthier communities. Budget 2011 Standing Strong: For Prosperity. For Our Future. For Newfoundland and Labrador also allocated $25.9 million for social housing infrastructure, including $10.4 million for maintenance and $12 million for renovations and improvements.
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation is the province’s largest landlord with approximately 5,573 non-profit social housing dwellings province-wide.
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Media contacts:
Jason Card
Director of Communications
Department of Transportation and Works
709-729-3015, 699-0470
jasoncard@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Manager, Communications
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca
Extensive remodelling of an eight-unit social housing building in St. John’s is now complete. In December 2011, Kelloway Construction Ltd. completed a contract valued at approximately $929,000 to redevelop the building on Freshwater Road, including substantial updating and renovations.
“This renewal project significantly updated the entire building, which is in keeping with the Provincial Government’s long-term priorities to maintain and improve social housing throughout the province,” said the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. “This substantial investment brings us closer to reaching our goals and ensures tenants continue to have safe and comfortable homes.”
The work included window, door, siding, roof, interior wall, floor and stair replacements. New kitchen cabinets, bathroom fixtures and ventilation systems were installed, as was new electrical and plumbing systems. The eight three-bedroom units in the building were remodelled into two-bedroom units to accommodate main-floor laundry facilities, and to help address the demand for social housing units for single people and smaller families.
A Social Housing Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador – Secure Foundations, released by the Provincial Government in August 2009, outlines a long-term vision for social housing. It is aimed at improving the housing circumstances of people with low incomes and helping create healthier communities. Budget 2011 Standing Strong: For Prosperity. For Our Future. For Newfoundland and Labrador allocated $25.9 million for social housing infrastructure, including $10.4 million for maintenance and $12 million for renovations and improvements.
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation is the province’s largest landlord with approximately 5,573 non-profit social housing dwellings province-wide.
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Media contacts:
Jason Card
Director of Communications
Department of Transportation and Works
709-729-3015
jasoncard@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Manager, Communications
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca
Five social housing properties on Bell Island are being refurbished as Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation continues to advance its annual modernization and improvement program.
“We are achieving great results through the annual modernization and improvement program with respect to maintaining affordable social housing throughout the province,” said the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. “This work on Bell Island will enhance the longevity of these properties and will make affordable housing options available into the future.”
The units are located in the Town of Wabana on Fourth Street, Fifth Street, Steve Neary Boulevard, Quigley’s Line and Normore Crescent. The work includes interior plastering and painting, flooring replacements, bathroom and kitchen upgrades, and general repairs to walls, doors and windows. Ken-Mar General Contractors Ltd. has been awarded a contract valued at $35,000 to refurbish the properties. The project is scheduled to be complete in late March.
“The restoration of these housing units will provide more people with a safe, comfortable place to call home,” said David Brazil, MHA for Conception Bay East – Bell Island. “Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation continues to make significant investments and improvements to its portfolio throughout the province, and I am delighted to see these upgrades on Bell Island.”
A Social Housing Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador – Secure Foundations, released by the Provincial Government in August 2009, outlines a long-term vision for social housing. It is aimed at improving the housing circumstances of people with low incomes and helping create healthier communities. Budget 2011 Standing Strong: For Prosperity. For Our Future. For Newfoundland and Labrador also allocated $25.9 million for social housing infrastructure, including $10.4 million for maintenance and $12 million for renovations and improvements.
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation is the province’s largest landlord with approximately 5,573 non-profit social housing dwellings province-wide.
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Media contacts:
Jason Card
Director of Communications
Department of Transportation and Works
709-729-3015, 699-0470
jasoncard@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Manager, Communications
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca
Donna Ivey
Communications Manager
Government Members Office
709-729-0898
donnaivey@gov.nl.ca
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation continues its commitment to improve the province’s social housing portfolio with the awarding of contracts valued at $339,000 for renovations on properties in two St. John’s neighbourhoods.
“Through the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, our government is upgrading and maintaining the affordable housing portfolio to ensure these properties meet the needs of tenants,” said the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation “Through investments like these we maintain safe and secure housing properties for our communities.”
Newfound Roofing Ltd. has been awarded a contract valued at $319,400 to provide a complete roof replacement on a building containing eight units on Graves Street. The project is scheduled to be complete by August 2012.
Boone Enterprises Inc. has been awarded a contract valued at $20,000 to repair the roof of a unit on Druggett Place. This work is scheduled to be complete by February 2012.
“I am pleased with the Provincial Government’s continued investment and commitment to providing affordable housing though Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation,” said Tom Osborne, MHA for St. John’s South. “Renovations and repairs such as these make comfortable living spaces for tenants, both now and into the future.”
A Social Housing Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador – Secure Foundations, released by the Provincial Government in August 2009, outlines a long-term vision for social housing. It is aimed at improving the housing circumstances of people with low incomes and helping create healthier communities. Budget 2011 Standing Strong: For Prosperity. For Our Future. For Newfoundland and Labrador also allocated $25.9 million for social housing infrastructure, including $10.4 million for maintenance and $12 million for renovations and improvements.
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation is the province’s largest landlord with approximately 5,573 non-profit social housing dwellings province-wide.
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Media contacts:
Jason Card
Director of Communications
Department of Transportation and Works
709-729-3015, 699-0470
jasoncard@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Manager, Communications
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca
Donna Ivey
Communications Manager
Government Members Office
709-729-0898, 697-1424
donnaivey@gov.nl.ca