NLIS 3
September 23, 2005
(Human Resources, Labour and Employment)
The following is being distributed at the
request of the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC):
NLHC completes $100,000 in roofing
repairs to Shea Heights properties
Joan Burke, Minister of Human Resources, Labour
and Employment and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing
Corporation (NLHC), and Tom Osborne, MHA for St. John�s South, today announced
the completion of $100,000 in roofing renovations on NLHC social housing units
in Shea Heights.
�As minister responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, I
recognize there is a significant demand for modernization and renovations on
many of our housing units across the province," said Minister Burke. �We are
committed to providing the highest level of maintenance on our units to ensure
safe, quality housing for our clients.�
The work involved major roofing renovations to 14 units in Shea Heights and was
completed through a contract awarded to GS Hunt Ltd. The work, which began in
June, has now been concluded.
Mr. Osborne commented, �I know the local tenants are pleased to have these
roofing repairs completed. This project shows NLHC�s commitment in maintaining
its social housing properties to the appropriate safety standards.�
The refurbishments are part of NLHC�s annual modernization and improvement plans
for its social housing portfolio throughout the province.
Media contact: Jenny Bowring, NLHC, (709) 724-3055
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