The Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC), will address attendees at the one-year anniversary celebration for Habitat for Humanity Newfoundland and Labrador Inc.’s ReStore location. The event will take place at 6 Robin Hood Bay Road in St. John’s at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow (Friday, August 10).
Donations of quality new and used building materials, furniture, appliances and other goods are accepted from individuals and businesses and sold at the ReStore to fund home constructions. NLHC has been a proud partner of Habitat for Humanity NL since 1994.
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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
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) affordable housing units on St. Teresa’s Court in St. John’s will get a fresh look as Xtreme Renos & Construction Ltd. has been awarded a contract valued at $194,000 to proceed with significant renovations.
“I am very pleased with the progress we are making throughout the province with respect to upgrading our affordable housing units,” said the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister Responsible for NLHC. “This work is a high priority for this government because it maintains the quality of the units for years to come and makes them more comfortable and efficient for the tenants who call them home.”
The exterior work will include brick removal and new siding installation, as well as window, door, and roof replacements on two units. The interior work will involve the installation of new bathroom fixtures, kitchen cabinets, fans, ventilation systems, and new insulation that will increase energy efficiency. The anticipated completion date for this project is January 2013.
A Social Housing Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador – Secure Foundations, released by the Provincial Government in August 2009, outlines a 10-year vision for social housing. It is aimed at improving the housing circumstances of low-income households and helping create healthier communities. Budget 2012: People and Prosperity 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
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
Budgell’s Equipment and Rentals Ltd. has been awarded a contract valued at $235,000 to renovate six social housing units in Nain as the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation continues its annual modernization and improvement program.
“Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation has made significant improvements and renovations to social housing in Nain over the past five years, including upgrades to social housing in the community and the construction of four new units this spring,” said the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. “Through this work, we are realizing the Provincial Government’s commitment to improve the availability of affordable housing in Labrador.”
Renovations include replacing siding, windows, and roofing for one unit and roof replacements on four other housing units. The anticipated completion date for this project is April 2013.
“I am pleased to see continued social housing investments in Nain,” said the Honourable Nick McGrath, Minister for Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs and Minister Responsible for Labrador Affairs. “Our Northern Strategic Plan is a dynamic, cross-departmental strategy and renovation investments like this one demonstrate that the strategy continues to evolve with the changing needs of Labradorians.”
A Social Housing Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador – Secure Foundations, released by the Provincial Government in August 2009, outlines a 10-year vision for social housing. It is aimed at improving the housing circumstances of low-income households and helping create healthier communities. Budget 2012: People and Prosperity 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
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
Carol Ann Carter
Director of Communications
Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs
Labrador Affairs Office
709-729-1674, 631-9505
carolanncarter@gov.nl.ca
Six affordable housing properties on Bell Island are being renovated as the Provincial Government continues to invest in the modernization of social housing throughout the province.
“These renovations complement the many modernization and improvement projects taking place throughout Newfoundland and Labrador to maintain safe and affordable social housing for people with low incomes,” said the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC). “Renovating social housing has been a priority for this government, and our renovation program is just one of a diverse set of initiatives by the NLHC to ensure housing supports are available for people who need them.”
G.S. Hunt Ltd. has been awarded contracts totalling $235,000 to complete the work which includes siding, window, roofing, exterior door, and ventilation system replacements that will improve the energy efficiency of the homes. Repairs to steps, decks, and ramps will also take place. The work is expected to be completed this summer.
“This government continues to make significant investments and improvements to social housing throughout the province,” said David Brazil, MHA for Conception Bay East – Bell Island. “I am pleased to see this work will modernize these properties by making them more energy efficient. This will help maintain these homes as comfortable living spaces for 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 10-year vision for social housing. It is aimed at improving the housing circumstances of low-income households and helping create healthier communities. Budget 2012: People and Prosperity 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
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
Government Members Office
709-729-3551
tessburke@gov.nl.ca