Revised August 31, 2006
Paul Shelley, Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC), and St. John’s North MHA Bob Ridgley, announced today a fuel oil tank replacement project in St. John’s. A $70,000 contract was awarded to Forbes Street Holdings for work in the Stabb and Mitchell Court area of the city.
“The province-wide tank replacement plan will help reduce the potential for environmental damage caused by oil leaks,” said Minister Shelley. “I am pleased that NLHC has moved forward with phase two of the project. This will result in the replacement of 55 residential fuel oil tanks in addition to 17 tanks installed previously this year in the Stabb Court area.”
Area MHA Bob Ridgley commented: “This is important work, and I applaud NLHC’s proactive approach to prevent future oil spills which in turn will help preserve our environment.”
As well, during this fiscal year, the corporation installed 56 residential tank systems in various other non-profit social housing developments throughout the city. As required under government regulations, NLHC anticipates replacing all of its 2,500 litre capacity fuel oil tanks by the April 1, 2007 target date. The current project began July 21, 2006 and will be completed by the end of September 2006.
For further information, please contact:
Jenny Bowring
Manager, Corporate Communications
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
(709) 724-3055
E-mail: releases@nlhc.nf.ca
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) has awarded C.P. Whittle Painting and Contracting a $136,000 contract to paint exterior walls and trim on 115 social housing units throughout the St. John’s North and West area. Paul Shelley, Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment, Responsible for NLHC, Sheila Osborne, MHA for St. John’s West, and Bob Ridgley, MHA, St. John’s North, made the announcement today.
“This painting contract illustrates NLHC’s commitment to maintaining its housing portfolio and represents a significant investment in sustaining corporation rental units,” said Minister Shelley. “As always, the corporation continually assesses the conditions of its properties and addresses those that need the most work first.”
“The funding announcement for this project is welcome news,” said Sheila Osborne, MHA for St. John’s West. “These improvements will make a vast difference in the properties, and will likely also help increase local property values.”
“I’m very pleased to hear about this contract being awarded,” commented Bob Ridgley, area MHA for St. John’s North. “About 83 of those units are located in the St. John’s North district, and being in touch with my constituents from the area on a regular basis, I know they are thrilled that this much-needed work has begun.”
This contract is the first phase of a three-stage maintenance plan to complete exterior painting on units in NLHC’s Avalon Regional Office area during the 2005–06 construction season. Work under this current contract includes units on Blackmarsh Road, Hamlyn Road, and Gros Morne Place, in St. John’s West, and Nascopie Crescent, New Pennywell and Crobsie Road and Empire Avenue in St. John’s North. The painting began in early July and is expected to be completed by September 30, 2006.
For further information, please contact:
Jenny Bowring
Manager, Corporate Communications
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
(709) 724-3055
E-mail: releases@nlhc.nf.ca
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) has awarded GS Hunt Ltd. a $137,000 contract to modernize and improve non-profit housing buildings in the St. John’s West area. Paul Shelley, Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment, and Minister Responsible for NLHC, and Sheila Osborne, MHA for St. John’s West, made the announcement today.
“Modernizing and maintaining NLHC’s 5,700 non-profit rental housing units throughout the province, is a major challenge and constant priority for the corporation. Upgrading its social housing properties is part of the corporation’s annual and long-term planning process to ensure its properties are safely maintained,” said Minister Shelley. “Renovations such as these go a long way to revitalizing community spirit as well as extending the physical life of the buildings.”
“I’m very happy to know this contract has been awarded and to see the work undertaken,” said area MHA Sheila Osborne. “It’s always good to see neighbourhood properties being upgraded; it contributes greatly to a more positive community feeling.
These exterior refurbishments include roof replacement, new vinyl siding, and window installation for a 10-unit building on Barachois Street, and a 10-unit building on Pasadena Crescent. Work is now underway on both properties and completion is anticipated by mid-September 2006.
For further information, please contact:
Jenny Bowring
Manager, Corporate Communications
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
(709) 724-3055
E-mail: releases@nlhc.nf.ca