Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) has awarded contracts valued at $102,500 for the completion of upgrades to three social housing units in St. John’s.
“This work is part of our ongoing modernization and improvement program to upgrade affordable housing units,” said the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. “Extensive renovations have been carried out across the province and I am very pleased with the positive impact this work is having.”
G.S. Hunt Ltd. has been awarded a contract valued at $86,000 to make enhancements to two units on New Pennywell Road. It is anticipated the work will be completed work in July 2012. Avalon Design & Installations has been awarded a contract valued at $16,500 to renovate a unit on Barry Place. The anticipated completion date for this work is April 2012.
“Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation is investing substantial funds to renovate its rental units,” said Tom Osborne, MHA for St. John’s South. “The work will ensure the units are upgraded for continual use, and will promote the well-being of tenants for years to come.”
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.
NLHC 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
Tess Burke
Communications Manager
Government Members Office
709-729-3551, 699-2402
TessBurke@gov.nl.ca
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) has awarded a $79,000 contract to EJB Contracting Ltd. to upgrade four social housing homes in Corner Brook. The houses on Pinegrove Avenue will receive new siding, windows, doors and ventilation systems.
“This investment will significantly upgrade these houses and increase the comfort of the residents,” said the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister Responsible for NLHC. “This work is one of many modernization and improvement projects ongoing throughout the province, and highlights the Provincial Government’s commitment to maintaining quality levels of affordable social housing for people with low incomes.”
The anticipated completion date for this project is May 2012.
“This work will make meaningful enhancements to these homes, to the benefit of tenants,” said the Honourable Tom Marshall, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board and MHA for Humber East. “This adds to the substantial investments that Newfoundland Labrador Housing Corporation has been making in Corner Brook over the past few years as it continues to upgrade the provincial social housing portfolio.”
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-income 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.
NLHC 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
729-3015, 699-0470
jasoncard@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Manager, Communications
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca
Lary Wells
Executive Assistant to the
Honourable Tom Marshall
MHA for Humber East
larrywells@gov.nl.ca
709-729-3811
Families are now moving into new affordable housing in Nain, as Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation has completed a four-unit housing project as the result of an investment of $945,000.
“These new affordable homes give four families the opportunity to live in comfortable and safe surroundings that meet their needs,” said the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. “The construction of these units highlights the Provincial Government’s continued commitment to increasing the availability of affordable housing.”
The four three-bedroom units are contained in two single-storey duplexes and have enhanced accessibility through the use of Universal Design standards. Features of Universal Design include but are not limited to step-free entrances, open floor plans, wider doorways and halls, slip-resistant floors, lever door handles, grab bars in bathrooms, and rocker light switches versus toggle. Universal Design is now a mandatory requirement in all affordable housing projects funded in the province.
“I am very pleased to see these new homes completed in Nain,” said the Honourable Nick McGrath, Minister for Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs and Minister Responsible for Labrador Affairs. “This investment advances the Provincial Government’s Northern Strategic Plan goal of accessible and effective programs and services that reflect the unique challenges faced in Labrador communities.”
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 low-income households 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
729-3015, 699-0470
jasoncard@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Manager, Communications
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca
Carol Ann Carter
Director of Communications
Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs
Labrador Affairs Office
709-729-1674, 631-9505
carolanncarter@gov.nl.ca
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) continues to support the work of Stella Burry Community Services with a $50,000 investment toward a six-unit apartment complex. The contribution will help the organization purchase the complex to help provide more affordable housing options for individuals struggling with poverty, mental health issues and other challenges.
“The Provincial Government, through various departments and agencies, such as Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, has been a long-time supporter of Stella Burry Community Services and their outstanding work,” said the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. “One of the main goals of our Provincial Housing Plan – Secure Foundations, is to strengthen partnerships, and work collaboratively with community stakeholders to provide increased housing options to people who need them. We are proud to be partners with Stella Burry Community Services, and together we hope to continue making positive, enduring changes to help people with complex needs who may face barriers when trying to obtain safe and stable housing.”
Over the past decade, NLHC has also provided $5.4 million to Stella Burry Community Services through its various programs, such as the Rental Rehabilitation Assistance Program, the Affordable Housing Program and the Provincial Homelessness Fund. In addition, NLHC now provides 69 rent supplement units to the organization to help address the barriers faced by persons with complex needs when they seek housing.
The addition of the six-unit apartment complex will bring the total number of units owned by Stella Burry Community Services to 67. A leader in the development of affordable housing in Newfoundland and Labrador, the organization also manages 91 other units on behalf of the City of St. John’s and private landlords. Stella’s Circle also provides counselling, employment and training programs to assist some of the most disadvantaged members of the community.
“With the escalating costs of housing and low vacancy rates in the area, it is very difficult for people on low incomes to find secure housing,” said Jocelyn Greene, Executive Director of Stella Burry Community Services. “We know that most people cannot address other issues until they have safe, stable housing. We commend this government for their commitment to the creation of affordable housing, which is essential for those in our community who are struggling with poverty, mental health issues and a range of other challenges to get back on their feet.”
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
NLHC 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
Deborah Glassman
Director of Fund Development and Communications
Stella Burry Community Services
709-738-0564, 709-728-4694
d.glassman@stellaburry.ca