Enhancements on the Way for Long-Term Care in Lewisporte

The re-development of North Haven Manor in Lewisporte is set to begin, with a tender call being the first step towards enhanced long-term care services for the region. The Honourable Paul Oram, Minister of Health and Community Services, announced today that a tender is being issued.

“Strengthening infrastructure is vital to ensuring sustainable health care services over the long term,” said Minister Oram. “Our vision for the renewal of long-term care in the Lewisporte area will enable residents in these communities for generations to come to avail of services close to home and remain near their families.”

As part of the Provincial Government’s unprecedented infrastructure spending this year, Budget 2009: Building on Our Strong Foundation earmarked $76 million for investments in health care facilities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, including $5 million for site infrastructure and to start redevelopment at the long-term care home in Lewisporte. This first tender call is for site infrastructure including water, sewer and electrical, as well as for the construction of a service building.

“I am extremely pleased tenders are being called and site work will soon commence on this project,” said Wade Verge, MHA for Lewisporte. “The people of Lewisporte district will benefit significantly from this investment by our government into the health and well being of our seniors.”

“This is one of many infrastructure enhancements that we are making in health care and other facilities across Newfoundland and Labrador,” said Minister Oram. “In addition to revitalizing facilities in many rural areas of our province, we are also bringing economic benefits to these communities as the construction proceeds.”

The Provincial Government’s infrastructure strategy is valued at more than $4 billion over the next several years, with projects totaling $1.6 billion being tendered this fiscal year, creating an estimated 15,000 jobs (some seasonal) and providing significant economic stimulus to the economy of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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