Renovations to social housing are continuing in Corner Brook as the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation awards a contract valued at $116,000 to Appraisal Construction Ltd. to renovate four social housing units on Balsam Avenue.
“This work is a continuation of the significant modernization and revitalization upgrades underway in communities across the province,” said the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. “Upgrades through our annual modernization and improvement program, such as this work in Corner Brook, help ensure that social housing continues to effectively serve tenants into the future.”
The work involves siding, window, door and ventilation system replacement and is expected to be complete in August 2012.
“This work adds to the ongoing transformation of social housing neighbourhoods in Corner Brook,” said the Honourable Tom Marshall, Minister of Finance and MHA for Humber East. “These renovations are not only an investment in homes, but also an investment in the entire community.”
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
Lary Wells
Executive Assistant to the
Honourable Tom Marshall
MHA for Humber East
larrywells@gov.nl.ca
709-729-3811
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) will invest $71,000 in renovations to two social housing units in Conception Bay South as it continues the 2012 modernization and improvement program in communities across the province. Xtreme Renos and Construction Ltd. has been awarded the contract to perform the upgrades.
“As modernization of social housing continues throughout the province, we are able to see the benefits this work brings,” said the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister Responsible for NLHC. “These upgrades help maintain these homes as comfortable units for tenants, and investments in social housing enhance the overall well-being of the community.”
Work on the units will include siding, roofing, window and door replacements, new steps and decks, ramp repairs, as well as the installation of new energy-saving heat recovery ventilators. The anticipated completion date for the work is September 2012.
“This work will give these homes a much longer life and ensure that we maintain an adequate supply of affordable housing,” said the Honourable Terry French, Minister of Environment and Conservation and MHA for Conception Bay South. “It is obvious through these continued renovations and repairs that our provincial social housing plan is making a difference.”
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
Barry Petten
Executive Assistant to the
Honourable Terry French
MHA for Conception Bay South
709-729-4111
BarryPetten@gov.nl.ca
Renovations to social housing in Happy Valley-Goose Bay continues this summer as Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) advances the 2012 modernization and improvement program. Shears Electrical & Construction will complete $135,000 in renovations on four social housing units on White Crescent in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
“Throughout the summer in communities across the province, renovations to social housing are underway as contractors and NLHC staff continue upgrading work,” said the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. “This work provides for renovations and repairs that deliver immediate benefits to current tenants, and will increase the lifespan of units to help meet the needs of future tenants.”
This work is a continuation of the upgrades done on White Crescent over the past few years and will include new siding and exterior wall repairs. Window, doors, and roofing will also be replaced. This work is expected to be completed in October 2012.
“I am pleased to see these upgrades taking place in Happy Valley-Goose Bay,” said Keith Russell, MHA for Lake Melville. “I am very impressed with the Provincial Government’s focus on maintaining the social housing portfolio across the province.”
A Social Housing Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador – Secure Foundations, released by the Provincial Government in August 2009, outlines a long-term 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 Manager
Government Members Office
709-729-3551, 699-2402
TessBurke@gov.nl.ca
Renovations continue in Corner Brook’s Crestview Avenue neighbourhood as the area undergoes a multi-year revitalization plan. Approximately $1.5 million has been invested to continue major renovations on another 52 units over the coming months, including new doors, windows, siding, roofing, fencing, and some interior renovations, as well as exterior painting for 87 units.
“Crestview Avenue neighbourhood is among the earliest public housing property built in the province, and it is quite exciting to see this remarkable transformation,” said the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. “These renovations have brought about very positive change. It is very clearly becoming a neighbourhood residents are proud of and there is a renewed sense of respect for the community. Needless to say, we are pleased with the progress being made.”
Since 2008, approximately $6.7 million has been invested in the Crestview Avenue area. By spring of 2013 upgrades will be completed on 60 per cent of the homes. The substantial redevelopment also includes a $889,000 renovation and expansion of Dunfield Park Community Centre.
“I am pleased to see the progress being made in the Crestview Avenue neighbourhood,” said Vaughn Granter, MHA for Humber West. “This is a very significant project for NLHC, and the work being done here will make a difference in the lives of tenants. The NLHC maintains thousands of rental properties throughout the province and ensures adequate levels of social housing will continue to be available for families with low incomes.”
Crestview Avenue is one of several multi-year redevelopment plans undertaken by NLHC, which includes other older and higher-density neighbourhoods such as Froude and Cashin Avenues in St. John’s.
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 Manager
Government Members Office
709-729-3551, 699-2402
TessBurke@gov.nl.ca