A complete interior and exterior retrofit is currently underway on four social housing homes on New Pennywell Road in St. John’s. Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation has awarded a $530,000 contract to Can-Am Platforms and Construction Ltd., to carry out the work.
“These renovations are part of the substantial modernization and improvement work that has been literally changing the face of social housing throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. We are pleased to see the positive impacts this is having for tenants and their communities.”
– The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
The four vacant units are contained in two duplex buildings. The upgrades will include reducing the three-bedroom homes to two-bedrooms, to reflect the current demographic needs of smaller families and single adults. The buildings will receive new roofing, siding, windows, doors, and complete renovated interiors, including new flooring, bathrooms, kitchens, and ventilation systems, plumbing and electrical systems. The work is expected to be completed later this spring.
Since 2007, close to 77 per cent of Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation units province-wide have received modernizations and improvements.
For more information on Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation programs, visit: https://www.nlhc.nl.ca.
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Media contacts:
Heather May
Director of Communications
Department of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
709-729-0928, 697-5061
heathermay@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Communications Manager
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation has awarded a $112,000 contract to Paulo Ventures Inc., to provide roofing upgrades on four semi-detached buildings containing eight social housing units in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
“Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation’s ongoing renovations and upgrades to existing social housing in communities throughout the province are helping to ensure there will be safe and affordable housing available for those in greatest need, both today and in the future.”
– The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
Work on the homes, located on Juniper Street and Park Drive, will include replacing existing asphalt shingles, damaged roof sheathing, eavestroughs and attic hatches. The work is expected to be completed by July 2015.
“I am pleased to see this contract awarded, knowing this renovation project will enhance these homes in Happy Valley-Goose Bay and, in the process, ensure the properties will remain comfortable for tenants.”
– The Honourable Keith Russell, Minister for Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs and MHA for Lake Melville.
Since 2007, close to 77 per cent of Newfoundland and Labrador Housing units province-wide have received modernizations and improvements.
For more information on Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation programs, visit: https://www.nlhc.nl.ca .
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Media contacts:
Heather May
Director of Communications
Department of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
709-729-0928, 697-5061
heathermay@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Communications Manager
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca
G.S. Hunt Ltd. has been awarded a $466,000 contract to provide exterior renovations to 16 Newfoundland and Labrador Housing units in two buildings on Vickers Avenue in St. John’s. The project is part of the ongoing revitalization of the Cashin Avenue-Froude Avenue neighbourhood.
“The upgrades that this neighbourhood has seen over the past number of years have been made possible by the Provincial Government’s commitment to systematically improving existing social housing throughout the province. These renovations, part of $10 million approved for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing upgrades this year, have had a positive impact on tenants’ quality of life.”
– The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
The buildings will receive siding, window, door and roof replacements as well as electrical, plumbing and ventilation upgrades.
For more information on Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation programs and services, visit: https://www.nlhc.nl.ca.
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Media contacts:
Heather May
Director of Communications
Department of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
709-729-0928, 697-5061
heathermay@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Communications Manager
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation is investing $118,000 to install new kitchen cabinets in 17 social housing homes in the Stephenville area. The work will be carried out by Newfoundland and Labrador Housing workers.
“It is always good to see investment in the modernization of existing social housing homes. Each upgrade and renovation improves the quality of life for tenants and ensures safe and affordable housing will be maintained to meet the current and future needs of low income families.”
– The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
The homes to receive the new kitchen cabinets are located in Stephenville, Kippens and Stephenville Crossing. The work is anticipated to be completed by April 2015.
“The installation of new kitchen cabinets in these 17 homes, in and around the region, is just one indication that our government, through Newfoundland and Labrador Housing, is committed to helping families with low incomes to live and raise their families in comfortable, modern home environments.”
– The Honourable Tony Cornect, Minister of Service Newfoundland and Labrador and MHA for Port au Port
In 2014-15, Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation is investing $10 million to renovate another 450 social housing homes throughout the province.
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Media contacts:
Heather May
Director of Communications
Department of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
709-729-0928, 697-5061
heathermay@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Communications Manager
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca