Seniors, Wellness and Social Development
June 26, 2015
The following is being distributed at the request of Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation:
Improving Social Housing Revitalizes Communities
Labrador Seniors Complex to Receive New Roofing
Bluebird Investments Ltd. has been awarded a $97,000 contract to replace roofing at 12 units in the Labrador Straits Seniors Complex in Forteau.
"Ensuring we have quality, affordable housing for seniors, families and individuals with low incomes is a priority for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. This work demonstrates government's commitment to upgrading our social housing properties throughout the province."
- The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
The work is expected to be completed in August 2015.
For more information on Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation programs, visit: www.nlhc.nl.ca 
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QUICK FACTS
- Newfoundland and Labrador Housing is investing $97,000 to replace roofing at 12 units in the Labrador Straits Seniors Complex in Forteau.
- Since 2007, 77 per cent of NLHC's rental units have received modernization and improvement that will extend the life of the properties.
- NLHC is the province's largest landlord, with 5,584 affordable rental units province-wide.
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Media contacts:
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Heather May
Director of Communications Department of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development 709-729-0928, 697-5061 heathermay@gov.nl.ca |
Jenny Bowring
Communications Manager Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation 709-724-3055 jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca |
2015 06 26 12:25 p.m.