The Cavendish Crescent social housing neighbourhood in Labrador City will see $1.2 million in exterior renovations and other upgrades to 18 units this year, following the recent awarding of a contract to Goose Bay Painters Ltd.
“We are very pleased with the continued progress Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation is making to modernize and improve our existing social housing properties throughout the province. These particular renovations will ensure lower-income households in the Labrador City area continue to have ongoing viable and affordable housing options, and the investment will also help to stimulate the economy and create local jobs.”
– The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
The work will include siding, window, door and roofing replacements, electrical and plumbing upgrades, and the installation of heat recovery ventilation systems in all the units. The work is expected to be completed in November 2015.
In 2014-15, Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation is investing $10 million to renovate another 450 social housing units 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
Coastal Building Products and Services Ltd. has been awarded a $567,000 contract to provide exterior renovations on two social housing buildings on Empire Avenue and Hoyles Avenue in St. John’s.
“This project represents another important investment by our government to maintain and sustain the availability of safe and affordable social housing; to improve the housing circumstances of low-income households, and to create healthier communities, province-wide.”
– The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
The work will include siding, window, door and roofing replacements, as well as electrical, plumbing and ventilation system upgrades for the 16 units contained in the two buildings. The anticipated completion date for this project is January 2016.
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
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation has awarded a $167,000 contract to TSG Contracting Ltd., for the renovation of three social housing homes on Whiteway Street and Hoyles Avenue in St. John’s.
“We recognize that quality of life can be affected by the condition of one’s home. Government is committed to systematically improving the quality of our affordable social housing properties throughout the province, which will help make a positive difference in people’s lives.”
– The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
The renovations and upgrades will include siding, window, door and roofing replacements, as well as electrical and ventilation system upgrades. The anticipated completion date for this project is February 2015.
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
A $284,000 contract has been awarded to Eastern Siding Systems Inc., to provide exterior renovations and miscellaneous repairs on two Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation buildings located on Cashin Avenue in St. John’s.
“The contract will enable major exterior renovations to be completed on two more social housing buildings in the Cashin Avenue-Froude Avenue neighbourhood. These upgrades will enable the corporation to continue providing safe and affordable homes for eight families and individuals.”
– The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
Each building contains four units, and the renovation work will include siding, window, door and roofing replacements, along with plumbing, electrical and ventilation upgrades. The anticipated completion date for both projects is August 2015.
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