Roofing Upgrades Improve Mount Pearl Social Housing

Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation has awarded a $167,000 contract to G.S. Hunt Enterprises Ltd. to provide roofing upgrades on two buildings containing 20 social housing units on Topsail Road in Mount Pearl.

“Our government is committed to supporting Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation in its efforts to upgrade and renovate existing social housing throughout the province. We recognize that the ongoing maintenance of social housing improves the quality of life for tenants, while ensuring the availability of quality, affordable housing for the future.”
– The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation

Work on the buildings will include replacing existing asphalt shingles, damaged roof sheathing, eavestroughs and attic hatches, as well as installing new R-20 blown-in insulation in the attic. The work is expected to be completed by February 2016.

For more information on Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation programs, visit: https://www.nlhc.nl.ca .

QUICK FACTS:

  • Newfoundland and Labrador Housing is investing $167,000 for roofing upgrades on two buildings containing 20 social housing units on Topsail Road in Mount Pearl.
  • The work will include replacing existing asphalt shingles, damaged roof sheathing, eavestroughs and attic hatches, as well as installing new R-20 blown-in insulation in the attic.
  • The work, to be undertaken by G.S. Hunt Enterprises Ltd., is expected to be completed by February 2016.
  • NLHC is the province’s largest landlord, with 5,584 affordable rental units province-wide.

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Media contacts:

Jenny Bowring
Communications Manager
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca

Heather May
Director of Communications
Department of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
709-729-0928, 697-5061
heathermay@gov.nl.ca

Minister Announces 2015 NLHC Scholarship Recipients

Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) has awarded its 2015 Scholarship awards to tenants currently pursuing post-secondary studies. Each scholarship is valued at $1,000.

“The Provincial Government, through Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, is proud to award these scholarships to assist students in meeting the financial obligations that accompany a post-secondary education. I congratulate the scholarship recipients and commend all the applicants for their commitment to obtaining a higher education. I wish them all the best in their future studies.”
– The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation

Youth scholarships are awarded based on the results of the Department of Education’s scholarship score, which is derived from a student’s performance on public exams. Adult scholarships are awarded based on reviews that assess need, initiative, and community involvement. The following are the 2015 NLHC Scholarship recipients:

Youth scholarship recipients are:

  • Kellie Beck, St. Lawrence, is a graduate of St. Lawrence Academy attending College of the North Atlantic;
  • Ashley Drover, Sunnyside, is a graduate of Tricentia Academy attending College of the North Atlantic;
  • Katelyn Leggo, St. John’s, is a graduate of Booth Memorial High attending Memorial University;
  • Natalie Kavanagh, St. John’s, is a graduate of Holy Heart attending Memorial University.
  • Craig Cadwell, St. John’s, is a graduate of Booth Memorial High attending Memorial University;
  • Victoria Hynes, Grand Falls-Windsor, is a graduate of Exploits Valley High attending the Centre for Nursing Studies;
  • Shawn Williams, Sandringham, is a graduate of Holy Cross attending College of the North Atlantic; and
  • Abigail Warren, Corner Brook, is a graduate of Corner Brook Regional High attending Memorial University.

Adult scholarship recipients are:

  • Abida Dogar, St. John’s, is currently attending the Centre for Nursing Studies;
  • Kristen Milley, Grand Falls-Windsor, is currently attending Memorial University; and Robin-Ann Robinson, Corner Brook, is currently attending College of the North Atlantic.

For more information on the NLHC Scholarship Program, call 724-3003 or visit: https://www.nlhc.nl.ca/scholarship-program/

QUICK FACTS:

  • Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) has awarded its 2015 Scholarship awards to tenants currently pursuing post-secondary studies.
  • Since 1987, NLHC has awarded 276 scholarships throughout the province to support adult tenants and tenants’ children pursuing a post-secondary education.
  • Youth scholarships are awarded based on the results of the Department of Education’s scholarship score, which is derived from a student’s performance on public exams.
  • Adult scholarships are awarded based on reviews that assess need, initiative, and community involvement.

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Media contacts:

Jenny Bowring
Manager, Communications
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca

Heather May
Director of Communications
Department of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
709-729-0928, 697-5061
heathermay@gov.nl.ca