The following is being distributed at the request of Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation:

NLHC continues renovations in city�s west end

Paul Shelley, Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment and minister responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC), and Sheila Osborne, MHA for St. John�s West, today announced funding of $319,000 for the continuation of upgrading and renovation work on NLHC-owned units in St. John�s West.

The funds budgeted for this year are being used to complete exterior renovations on eight semi-detached buildings and one seven-unit building for a total of 23 units on Anspatch Street. The work includes the installation of new windows and doors and siding replacement, as well as roofing.

�I�m pleased to announce this funding for continued improvements to properties on Anspatch Street. This is a substantial investment and demonstrates NLHC�s commitment to preserve existing social housing, and will help enhance the community overall,� said Minister Shelley.

"As MHA for St. John's West, I am delighted to see this work being completed,� said Sheila Osborne. "I know the area residents are very happy with the renovations to their homes."

The installation of doors, windows and siding is in addition to $84,000 in roofing work that was completed on seven of these units earlier this summer by CMH Construction. Current renovations should be completed by November 30, 2006.

Media contact: Jenny Bowring, NLHC, (709) 724-3055

2006 09 08                                      3:50 p.m.