Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) has awarded contracts valued at $126,000 to upgrade four social housing properties in the Avalon region.
“This investment will improve daily living for families in these units’” said the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister Responsible for NLHC. “Families in communities across the province have benefited from our ongoing modernization and improvement program, and we continue to make great strides in maintaining and improving our vital social housing properties.”
Burnt Head Construction Ltd. has been awarded a contract valued at $68,000 to carry out siding, door, roofing, window, stair, deck, and ramp replacements on a duplex in Carbonear. The anticipated completion date for this work is July 2012.
“Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation has been investing significant funds to enhance older social housing throughout the province, ensuring safe and affordable homes will continue to be available for those with greatest need,” said the Honourable Jerome Kennedy, Minister of Natural Resources and MHA for Carbonear – Harbour Grace. “Since our government came to power, we have made amazing progress in renovating and enhancing our existing social housing, to the benefit of our tenants across the province.”
Square One Siding Ltd. has been awarded a contract valued at $58,000 to renovate a unit in Heart’s Content and a unit in Victoria. The units will receive siding, door, roofing, window, stair, deck, and ramp replacements. The anticipated completion date for the Heart’s Content contract is July 2012, while the anticipated completion date for the work in Victoria is September 2012.
“I am pleased to see this work underway in our community,” said the Honourable Charlene Johnson, Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services and MHA for Trinity – Bay de Verde. “This work will see that these homes continue to meet the needs of current tenants, as well as ensure that we continue to have viable affordable housing options available for families with low incomes into the future.”
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
Tracy Shute
Executive Assistant to the
Honourable Jerome Kennedy,
MHA for Carbonear – Harbour Grace
709-729-4746
TracyShute@gov.nl.ca
Donna Maidment
Executive Assistant to the
Hon. Charlene Johnson
MHA for Trinity – Bay de Verde
709-729-0160
dmaidment@gov.nl.ca
A resolution reiterating the Provincial Government’s commitment to affordable housing was passed in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, June 20.
“This government has taken a leadership role on the issue of affordable housing and social housing in our province,” said the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. “Not only do we invest significantly in our social housing units, we invest in projects with community partners to create comfortable homes for those with low incomes and for those with the greatest need. Through many programs overseen by the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, we help people, especially seniors, stay in their own homes for longer. These programs and services are the cornerstone on which this government will continue to address affordable housing.”
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. A key objective for the Provincial Government is to stimulate the development of affordable rental housing by the private, public and non-profit sectors. Through the Agreement for Investment in Affordable Housing, 1,133 units will be created province-wide by 2014 with total investment of approximately $67.8 million. 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.
“Recent effects on the housing market in some areas of this province are not lost on this government,” said Minister Hedderson. “The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation will continue to work with all levels of government and interest groups to ensure affordable housing initiatives continue to advance.”
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Media contact:
Jason Card
Director of Communications
Department of Transportation and Works
709-729-3015
jasoncard@gov.nl.ca
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) continues its annual modernization and improvement program this summer with more than $132,000 in renovations to homes in central Newfoundland.
“Through Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, the Provincial Government continues to make significant progress with renovating social housing throughout the province,” said the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister Responsible for NLHC. “This work will help improve the quality of social housing for our tenants and enhance neighbourhoods in different communities.”
Gillingham’s Plumbing & Heating Ltd. has been awarded a contract valued at $59,000 to upgrade two units in Badger’s Quay, including roofing, window, and door replacements, step, deck and ramp upgrades, and basement insulation upgrades which will help make the homes more energy efficient.
“It is a goal of the Provincial Government to increase the quality and energy efficiency of social housing,” said Eli Cross, MHA for Bonavista North. “Upgrading these units in Badger’s Quay will enhance these properties and ensure that these homes meet the future needs of tenants.”
Platinum Builders received a contract valued at $59,000 to upgrade four units in Bishop’s Falls and Botwood. Work in Bishop’s Falls will include upgrading steps, decks, ramps, walkways and driveways, while homes in Botwood will receive roofing and exterior wall upgrades, new plumbing and fixtures, and various energy efficiency improvements.
“Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation is working diligently to renovate social housing in our communities,” said Clayton Forsey, MHA for Exploits. “These upgrades will help increase the lifespan of the units and help make them more comfortable for families.”
One unit in Bunyan’s Cove will receive roofing and energy efficiency upgrades as J.J. Enterprises is awarded a contract valued at $14,000.
“I am pleased this work will proceed in Bunyan’s Cove, as it will enhance this property and promote its longevity,” said Sandy Collins, MHA for Terra Nova. “Each renovation made by Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation makes a positive difference in the lives of tenants.”
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
Revitalization of the Brophy Place neighbourhood in St. John’s continues this summer as Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) awards a contract valued at $188,000 to Newfound Roofing Ltd. to replace roofing on four social housing buildings.
“This government continues to upgrade and improve social housing throughout the province, and the work on Brophy Place is an excellent example of the progress we are making,” said the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister Responsible for NLHC. “The renovations in this contract are part of an impressive body of work being done to enhance units in this urban neighbourhood.”
This work is part of an overall $1.4 million investment announced in August 2011 to enhance the neighbourhood with a series of upgrades, such as new siding, windows, doors and roofs. The four buildings that will receive new roofing under this contract contain 28 affordable housing units. Work is anticipated to be completed in July 2012.
“I am pleased to see the rejuvenation of this neighbourhood continue with this important project,” said the Honourable Kathy Dunderdale, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador and MHA for Virginia Waters. “Through this investment, the integrity of these buildings and homes will be maintained, ensuring these affordable housing units will continue to serve our tenant families well.”
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
Glenda Power
Director of Communications
Office of the Premier
709-729-3960
glendapower@gov.nl.ca
Milly Brown
Press Secretary
Office of the Premier
709-729-4304, 631-8477
millybrown@gov.nl.ca