As part of the new Provincial Government’s commitment to help more people find a safe and affordable place to live, the Honourable Joedy Wall, Minister of Housing, is today announcing the award of a contract to build a 20-home apartment complex in Corner Brook.
The contract, valued at $9.8 million, will see the construction of a three-story apartment building on Crestview Avenue. The building will be owned and operated by Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, and will feature 10 one-bedroom and 10 two-bedroom apartments, the areas of greatest demand. Once construction is complete, tenants will be selected from the corporation’s regular application process.
Four of the two-bedroom apartments will be fully accessible, while all 20 will feature universal design components to support people as they age. The building will also include an elevator.
Streamline Management, based in Pasadena, was the successful bidder on this contract. This is a design-build project, which means the contractor will do both the design and the actual construction of the building. As the owner, Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation provides key design requirements that the contractor must meet, such as accessibility requirements.
It is expected that construction will start in summer 2026, and that these 20 homes will be complete by the end of 2027.
This project is the second apartment building announced by the Provincial Government in as many months, following the announcement of a 40-home apartment building in St. John’s in December.
As part of the new government’s goal to see 10,000 homes built in five years, NLHC will continue to explore new construction models and practices for its own housing projects.
In addition to pursuing investments in new housing, government will meet its goal by:
These efforts are focused on reducing the number of families who have to spend more than 30 per cent of their income on housing costs.
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“Our government has set the ambitious goal of seeing 10,000 homes built over five years. To achieve this, we need to do things differently, including a focus on new types of homes. This apartment building will create affordable and suitable homes for 20 NLHC families, providing more affordable options on the west coast.”
Honourable Joedy Wall
Minister of Housing
Minister of Social Supports and Well-Being
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The Honourable Joedy Wall, Minister of Housing, announced today that a contract has been awarded to Redwood Construction to build 10 new micro homes on Army Street in St. John’s.
These 10 homes will support people who are experiencing homelessness, helping give them the security of a safe and affordable home. A micro home is smaller than a typical apartment and will be approximately 500 square feet.
The contract, valued at $1.67 million, will cover the construction of two buildings – one with six studio-style apartments and the other with four. Two of the 10 homes will be fully accessible, while all homes will include universal design features such as lever handles, grab bars and colour contrast.
Funding for this project is provided through the Federal Government’s Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative, which prioritizes projects that directly support people experiencing homelessness.
Minister Wall was today joined by Tom Osborne, Parliamentary Secretary to the President of Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Cape Spear, and by St. John’s Councillor Brenda Halley for the official groundbreaking at the site, which is located in the Buckmaster’s Circle neighbourhood. The land is owned by Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation.
The Provincial Government has set the goal of 10,000 new homes in Newfoundland and Labrador over five years, so that everyone has the opportunity to find a safe and suitable home within their budget. In addition to pursuing investments in new housing, government will meet this goal by:
These efforts are focused on reducing the number of families who have to spend more than 30 per cent of their income on housing costs.
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“Too many people in Newfoundland and Labrador cannot find a safe and affordable place to live. This is especially true for those who have experienced homelessness, and who face added barriers to finding suitable housing. These micro homes will mean a fresh start, helping to lift them out of homelessness and toward a brighter future.”
Honourable Joedy Wall
Minister of Housing
Minister of Social Supports and Well-Being
“These micro-homes in St. John’s represent a step forward in our fight to deal with chronic homelessness and improve access to safe, stable and affordable housing across Canada. Our government is pleased to work with the province of Newfoundland and Labrador to make sure everyone has a place to call home.”
Tom Osborne
Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Cape Spear
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