The Provincial Government today issued an invitation to tender for the demolition of 32 existing long-term vacant units in the Crestview Avenue area of Corner Brook to make way for the construction of 50 new provincially-owned homes.

As part of record provincial investments in housing in Budget 2024, the Provincial Government announced $20 million to construct new homes in the area that are modern and energy efficient, with universal design features incorporated throughout.

On May 30, Inflector Environmental Services LP was awarded a tender to undertake abatement of the existing structures, valued at $429,300. The abatement process is ongoing and was required to safely remove materials containing asbestos and any other environmental concerns from the buildings prior to demolition.

The invitation to tender issued today includes the demolition of four vacant buildings in the Crestview Avenue area, as well as the safe removal of debris from the site and preparation of the site for new construction.

It is anticipated that an RFP for the construction of the new buildings will be issued in late-summer or early-fall 2024. The project will include multi-unit buildings that feature a combination of one- and two-bedroom homes, the greatest area of need in the current social housing portfolio.

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“I am pleased to see continued progress on our commitment to construct 50 new homes in Corner Brook. As a government, we continue to prioritize initiatives that will increase access to stable, safe and affordable housing for individuals and families in the western region.”
Honourable Fred Hutton
Minister of Housing

“This is the next step and a welcomed step in our government’s decision to move forward with the construction of 50 new homes for 50 families in our city. This multi-million-dollar investment is being made by our government and demonstrates the priority that we are placing on housing throughout the province.”
Honourable Gerry Byrne
Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills and MHA for Corner Brook

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