Budgell’s Equipment and Rentals Ltd. has been awarded a contract valued at $235,000 to renovate six social housing units in Nain as the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation continues its annual modernization and improvement program.
“Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation has made significant improvements and renovations to social housing in Nain over the past five years, including upgrades to social housing in the community and the construction of four new units this spring,” said the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. “Through this work, we are realizing the Provincial Government’s commitment to improve the availability of affordable housing in Labrador.”
Renovations include replacing siding, windows, and roofing for one unit and roof replacements on four other housing units. The anticipated completion date for this project is April 2013.
“I am pleased to see continued social housing investments in Nain,” said the Honourable Nick McGrath, Minister for Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs and Minister Responsible for Labrador Affairs. “Our Northern Strategic Plan is a dynamic, cross-departmental strategy and renovation investments like this one demonstrate that the strategy continues to evolve with the changing needs of Labradorians.”
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
Carol Ann Carter
Director of Communications
Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs
Labrador Affairs Office
709-729-1674, 631-9505
carolanncarter@gov.nl.ca
Six affordable housing properties on Bell Island are being renovated as the Provincial Government continues to invest in the modernization of social housing throughout the province.
“These renovations complement the many modernization and improvement projects taking place throughout Newfoundland and Labrador to maintain safe and affordable social housing for people with low incomes,” said the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC). “Renovating social housing has been a priority for this government, and our renovation program is just one of a diverse set of initiatives by the NLHC to ensure housing supports are available for people who need them.”
G.S. Hunt Ltd. has been awarded contracts totalling $235,000 to complete the work which includes siding, window, roofing, exterior door, and ventilation system replacements that will improve the energy efficiency of the homes. Repairs to steps, decks, and ramps will also take place. The work is expected to be completed this summer.
“This government continues to make significant investments and improvements to social housing throughout the province,” said David Brazil, MHA for Conception Bay East – Bell Island. “I am pleased to see this work will modernize these properties by making them more energy efficient. This will help maintain these homes as comfortable living spaces for tenants for years to come.”
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
Government Members Office
709-729-3551
tessburke@gov.nl.ca
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