The Provincial and Federal Governments, through Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, are investing a total of $740,000 toward the ongoing revitalization of 24 social housing properties in the Rabbittown area of St. John’s. The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, made the announcement today at the Rabbittown Community Centre in St. John’s.
“I am pleased to announce these federal and provincial investments toward the revitalization of this neighbourhood. This funding has enabled us to increase the lifespan of these properties, and make them more comfortable for individuals and families.”
– The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
A federal and provincial cost-shared investment of $503,000 will provide exterior renovations to 16 homes on Empire and Hoyles Avenues. This work is being funded through the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Agreement for Investment in Affordable Housing which has helped stimulate local economies in communities throughout the province. The Provincial Government, through Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, is investing an additional $237,000 to renovate another eight dwellings on Empire Avenue.
Bursey Cleaners (2010) Limited has been awarded a $356,000 contract to provide exterior renovations to 12 units on Empire Avenue and Hoyles Avenue. The work will include roofing, siding, window and door replacements, and upgrading electrical, plumbing and ventilation systems.
A second contract for $384,000 has been awarded to Ravencor Projects Inc. to carry out similar exterior renovations and upgrades to 12 additional homes also on Empire and Hoyles Avenues. The anticipated completion date for both of the above contracts is January 2016.
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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
Two new Habitat for Humanity Newfoundland and Labrador partner families celebrated home ownership today, at a home dedication ceremony in Paradise. The two homes were constructed through an investment of $170,000, equally cost-shared between the federal and provincial governments under the 2011-14 Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Agreement for Investment in Affordable Housing. The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation and Minister of ServiceNL, attended the event on behalf of the Provincial Government.
“We are honoured to support Habitat for Humanity Newfoundland and Labrador’s work and celebrate home ownership for two more families in our province. We understand how safe, affordable housing can change lives and strengthen communities. Sincere congratulations to both families on your new homes and this wonderful new beginning.”
– The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
To date, the federal and provincial governments have jointly provided approximately $1.4 million to Habitat for Humanity Newfoundland and Labrador, through the Investment in Affordable Housing program, which is administered by Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. Land for the current projects was provided by the Town of Paradise.
Since 1994, Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation has also contributed land, labour and/or funding toward 49 Habitat for Humanity Newfoundland and Labrador construction projects throughout the province.
“Habitat for Humanity Newfoundland and Labrador is about partnerships, about community, and about family. This current build has given two families a new beginning, and it’s another step in the long-standing partnership between Habitat for Humanity Newfoundland and Labrador, the federal and provincial governments and the Town of Paradise.”
– Kim Todd, Chair of the Board of Directors, Habitat for Humanity Newfoundland and Labrador
For more information on Habitat for Humanity, see: http://www.habitatnl.ca/ .
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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
John Michael Bennett
Fund Development and
Communications Coordinator
Habitat for Humanity Newfoundland and Labrador
709-753-5743
jbennett@habitatnl.ca
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation has awarded a $224,000 contract to Newfound Roofing Ltd. to undertake exterior renovations and electrical upgrades to six social housing homes on Watson Street in St. John’s.
“Since 2007, close to 77 per cent of the province’s social housing units have received upgrades. 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 the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
The homes will receive new roofing, siding, windows, doors, and ventilation and electrical upgrades – including the installation of heat recovery ventilation systems (HRVs). The improvements will also include new bathroom, kitchen and laundry light fixtures and exhaust fans throughout the units. The anticipated completion date for this work is October 2015.
For more information on Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation programs, visit: https://www.nlhc.nl.ca .
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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
Work is expected to begin in early May on a $1.2 million upgrade to Cavendish Crescent area social housing in Labrador City. This is phase one of an extensive three-year revitalization and renewal plan scheduled for the neighbourhood. Details of the plan were unveiled today by the Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC), and Nick McGrath, MHA for Labrador West.
Cavendish Crescent is one of several multi-year redevelopment projects undertaken by NLHC, which includes a number of older, high-density neighbourhoods throughout the province such as Froude Avenue and Cashin Avenue in St. John’s, and Crestview in Corner Brook.
“Since 2007, Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation has been making noticeable progress in modernizing and improving our existing social housing properties throughout the province. This current three-year plan will enable us to upgrade 56 more homes for our tenants and help revitalize another neighbourhood.”
– The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
Complete exterior building renovations will be undertaken and include siding, window, door and roofing replacements, as well as some interior work, such as inter-connected smoke alarms, and the installation of heat recovery ventilation systems in all the units. This work will result in energy efficiencies as well as fire and life safety improvements. Contracts for phase two and three of the revitalization plan will be awarded in fiscal years 2015-16 and 2016-17.
“These renovations will ensure the long-term availability of affordable social housing homes for low-income families and individuals, and will bring immediate benefits to the tenants.”
– The Honourable Keith Russell, Minister of Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs
The contract for phase one was awarded to Goose Bay Painters Ltd. and the work is expected to be completed by November 2015.
“I am very pleased with the announcement of the investment to make improvements to the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing units in Labrador West. Our government recognizes the importance of a safe and healthy environment for the people of the province, and the current $1.2 million investment for improvements to the housing units in Labrador West is another example of government’s commitment to providing this safe and healthy environment”
– Nick McGrath, MHA for Labrador West
Since 2007, 77 per cent of NLHC’s rental units have received modernization and improvements that will extend the life of the properties. Newfoundland Labrador Housing Corporation owns and maintains 250 social housing residences throughout the Labrador region. These houses can accommodate approximately 625 people, and are located in Labrador City, Happy Valley-Goose Bay and coastal Labrador.
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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
Vanessa Colman-Sadd
Director of Communications
Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs
709-1495, 682-6593
vanessacolmansadd@gov.nl.ca
Linda Walsh
Communications Manager
House of Assembly
Government Members Office
709-729-0898
lindajwalsh@gov.nl.ca