The Honourable Tom Marshall, acting Minister of Transportation and Works, and Minister Responsible for Housing today announced that Newfoundland Labrador Housing (Housing) is investing $230,000 to install new windows in 44 dwellings in Stephenville.
“One of the Williams Government’s long-term goals under our new social housing plan is to upgrade our existing housing units by investing in repairs and interior and exterior retrofits,” said Minister Marshall. “There’s a lot of work to be done but we are on the right track.”
Housing staff began the renovations in August, installing new windows in homes on O’Brien, St. Clare, Fairview and Crown Avenues, and on Gallant and Brook Streets. The anticipated completion date for this project is December 2009.
“We must expect in this day and age that families, regardless of income, have an opportunity for safe and comfortable homes to live in,” said the Honourable Joan Burke, MHA for St. George’s-Stephenville East. “These upgrades are helping to make that a reality.”
“Providing comfortable, affordable housing addresses a basic need in our society,” said Tony Cornect, MHA for Port au Port. “This work will further the province’s social housing agenda and contribute to the overall aesthetics of our community.”
This work is in keeping with the goals of the Social Housing Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador – Secure Foundations, which outlines a new long-term vision for social housing aimed at improving the housing circumstances of lower-income households and helping to create healthier communities.
These current upgrades and repairs are part of Housing’s annual Modernization and Improvement program. As part of Budget 2009: Building on Our Strong Foundation, the Provincial Government will invest $14.55 million for building, renovating and retro-fitting social housing infrastructure throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
In the spring, the federal and provincial governments announced a joint investment of $93 million to build new and renovate existing affordable housing throughout the province over the next two years. Overall, the provincial contribution is $50 million, with the Federal Government contributing a further $43 million.
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Media contacts:
Roger Scaplen
Director of Communications
Department of Transportation and Works
709-729-3015, 697-5267
rogerscaplen@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Manager, Communications
Newfoundland Labrador Housing
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca
Donna Ivey
Communications Manager
Government Members Office
709-729-0898, 697-1424
donnaivey@gov.nl.ca
Scott Locke
Executive Assistant for
Hon. Joan Burke, MHA for
St. George’s-Stephenville East
scottlocke@gov.nl.ca
New windows, doors, roofing and exterior painting are included in a package of renovations being carried out on 24 Newfoundland Labrador Housing (Housing) residences in Gander. Housing awarded the $247,000 contract to J & J Enterprises. The Honourable Tom Marshall, acting Minister of Transportation and Works and Minister Responsible for Housing made the announcement today.
“These upgrades in Gander are among many modernization and improvements projects being carried out by Housing in communities throughout the province,” said Minister Marshall. “These projects are aimed at making renovations and energy-saving upgrades to improve and maintain existing social housing, and in the process to create jobs and strengthen local economies.”
The renovations are being completed on social housing properties on Rickenbacker Road and Gordon Street. The anticipated completion date for this project is early 2010.
“The homes that are being upgraded are crucial accommodations to low-income families living in Gander,” said the Honourable Kevin O’Brien, MHA for Gander. “It is great to see this project on Housing’s priority list, as I know it means so much to the tenants who will now have more comfortable and energy-efficient units.”
These current upgrades and repairs are part of Housing’s annual modernization and improvement program. As part of Budget 2009: Building on Our Strong Foundation, the Provincial Government will invest $14.55 million for building, renovating and retro-fitting social housing infrastructure throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
This work is in keeping with the goals of the Social Housing Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador – Secure Foundations, which outlines a new long-term vision for social housing aimed at improving the housing circumstances of lower-income households and helping to create healthier communities.
Recently, the Federal and Provincial Governments announced a joint investment of $93 million to build new and renovate existing affordable housing throughout the province over the next two years. Overall, the provincial contribution is $50 million, with the Federal Government contributing a further $43 million.
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Media contacts:
Roger Scaplen
Director of Communications
Department of Transportation and Works
709-729-3015, 697-5267
rogerscaplen@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Manager, Communications
Newfoundland Labrador Housing
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca
Paula Norman
Constituency Assistant for
Hon. Kevin O’Brien, MHA for Gander
709-256-3729
paulamnorman@gov.nl.ca
Social housing dwellings in three St. John’s neighbourhoods are undergoing roof replacements. Newfoundland Labrador Housing (Housing) awarded $581,000 in contracts to Newfound Roofing Ltd. and G.S. Hunt Ltd. for these renovations. The Honourable Tom Marshall, acting Minister of Transportation and Works and Minister Responsible for Housing made the announcement today.
“These projects are part of significant renovations currently planned or in progress in neighbourhoods throughout the province,” said Minister Marshall. “Upgrading our older housing properties, such as these units which were constructed over 30 years ago, is a key part of the Williams Government’s long-term plan to ensure that quality and affordable social housing is available and sustained for future use.”
Newfound Roofing Ltd. is carrying out $250,000 in roof replacements on 40 units in Cowperthwaite and Mitchell Courts, and another $231,500 in roof replacements on 30 units at Portia Place and Crosbie Road. A $90,000 contract was awarded to G.S. Hunt Ltd. to replace the roofs on 14 units on Blackmarsh Road.
The 40 units on Cowperthwaite Court and Mitchell Court are undergoing complete roofing replacements, including new shingles, ventilation ductwork, insulation and new chimney tops. The work on Portia Place includes roof replacements on 10 units and another 20 units on Crosbie Road are getting new roofs. Eaves troughs and spout pipes will also be installed in units on Portia Place. The 14 units on Blackmarsh Road, located in four buildings, will also be fitted with eaves troughs and spout pipes. The anticipated completion date for all three projects is December 2009.
“It’s great to see this attention being paid to these dwellings,” said Bob Ridgley, MHA for St. John’s North. “Everybody deserves to live in affordable, comfortable and secure housing; and these renovations are helping to make that happen.”
These current upgrades and repairs are part of Housing’s annual modernization and improvement program. As part of Budget 2009: Building on Our Strong Foundation, the Provincial Government will invest $14.55 million for building, renovating and retro-fitting social housing infrastructure throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
This work is in keeping with the goals of the Social Housing Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador – Secure Foundations, which outlines a new long-term vision for social housing aimed at improving the housing circumstances of lower-income households and helping to create healthier communities.
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Media contacts:
Roger Scaplen
Director of Communications
Department of Transportation and Works
709-729-3015, 697-5267
rogerscaplen@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Manager, Communications
Newfoundland Labrador Housing
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca
Donna Ivey
Communications Manager
Government Members Office
709-729-0898, 697-1424
donnaivey@gov.nl.ca
Newfoundland Labrador Housing (Housing) has awarded a $546,000 contract to 10736 NF Inc. to replace the roofs on two apartment buildings in Pleasantville, St. John’s. The Honourable Tom Marshall, acting Minister of Transportation and Works and Minister Responsible for Housing, made the announcement today.
“These projects are part of ongoing modernization and improvement projects throughout the province, which will ensure our housing infrastructure is being upgraded and maintained to appropriate standards,” said Minister Marshall. “It’s also good to see the positive economic benefits of these investments.”
These current upgrades and repairs are part of Housing’s annual Modernization and Improvement program. The anticipated completion date for this project is early 2010. As part of Budget 2009: Building on Our Strong Foundation, the Provincial Government will invest $14.55 million for building, renovating and retrofitting social housing infrastructure throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
Recently, the federal and provincial governments announced a joint investment of $93 million to build new and renovate existing affordable housing throughout the province over the next two years. Overall, the provincial contribution is $50 million, with the Federal Government contributing a further $43 million.
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Media contacts:
Roger Scaplen
Director of Communications
Department of Transportation and Works
709-729-3015, 697-5267
rogerscapleln@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Manager, Communications
Newfoundland Labrador Housing
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca