Executive Council
Advanced Education and Skills
August 11, 2014
The following is being distributed at the request of Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation:
Social Housing Investment Benefits Seniors
Fire Sprinkler System to Enhance Safety of Seniors in Corner Brook Building
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation has awarded a contract valued at $150,000 to Pine Martin Adventures Inc. to install a new fire sprinkler system at the Forestside Manor in Corner Brook.
“Designed to delay and control the spread of fires, automatic sprinkler systems are a proven way to save lives and protect property. Tenants of Forestside Manor and their families can have a greater sense of comfort knowing their building is being protected by a new sprinkler system.”
- The Honourable Tom Marshall, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador and MHA for Humber East
The sprinkler system is scheduled for completion early in September. This project is part of ongoing work to improve social housing units throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
“We are proud of the ongoing work being carried out on our social housing units as we move forward to complete upgrades on all of our properties. This government will continue to ensure safe and affordable housing is available to our citizens, now and in the future.
- The Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
In 2014-15, Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation is investing $10 million to renovate another 450 social housing units throughout the province. To date, approximately 77 per cent of units province-wide have received upgrades.
QUICK FACTS- Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation is investing $150,000 for the installation of a new fire sprinkler system at Forestside Manor in Corner Brook.
- Since 2007, the Provincial Government has invested $96 million in Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation for upgrades to 77 per cent of its 5,588 social housing units.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation is the province’s largest landlord, with 5,588 rental units province-wide.
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Media contacts:
| Milly Brown Director of Communications Office of the Premier 709-729-3570 millybrown@gov.nl.ca |
Kevin Guest Press Secretary Office of the Premier 709-729-4304, 730-2320 kevinjguest@gov.nl.ca |
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John Tompkins Director of Communications Department of Advanced Education and Skills 709-729-0753, 728-7762 jtompkins@gov.nl.ca |
Jenny Bowring Manager, Communications Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation 709-724-3055 jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca |
2014 08 11 11:10 a.m.