Transportation and Works
February 19, 2010
The following is being
distributed at the request of Newfoundland Labrador
Housing:
Federal and Provincial
Governments Invest in Six New Affordable Housing
Developments
The Honourable Fabian
Manning, Senator for Newfoundland and Labrador, on
behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human
Resources and Skills Development and Minister
Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
(CMHC), and the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister of
Transportation and Works and Minister Responsible for
Newfoundland Labrador Housing (Housing), today announced
$1.54 million in funding toward the construction of six
new affordable housing projects for seniors, persons
with disabilities, families, and individuals throughout
the province.
Funding for these projects has been made available
through Canada's Economic Action Plan and the 2009
extension of the Affordable Housing Initiative (AHI).
The Federal and Provincial Governments are contributing
equally to this overall investment of $69 million under
the amended Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Affordable
Housing Program Agreement.
"Through Canada's Economic Action Plan, our government
is helping individuals, families, seniors and persons
with disabilities in Newfoundland and Labrador during
these tough economic times," said Senator Manning. "By
funding projects like these ones, the government is
providing quality, affordable housing to many residents
in our community while creating jobs and stimulating our
economy."
"Research shows that now more than ever, we have an
increased aging population across the country. This
scenario is likely to continue over the next three
decades, and as a government we must continue to forge
partnerships that will provide more housing
opportunities for this group." said Minister Hedderson.
"These new developments will make 44 new homes available
for seniors and persons with disabilities. This is
another example of what our combined support for social
housing can achieve, and it is a public record of the
Williams Government's commitment to providing our
seniors with quality, affordable housing."
Canada's Economic Action Plan provides $475 million,
over two years, to build new rental housing for
low-income seniors and persons with disabilities.
Overall, the Economic Action Plan includes $2 billion
for new and existing social housing, plus up to $2
billion in loans to municipalities for housing-related
infrastructure.
One of the key AHI program objectives for the province
is to stimulate the development of affordable rental
housing in the private, public and non-for profit
sectors. Provincial priority is on rental housing for
seniors, persons with disabilities and those who require
supports to live independently in the community.
This work is also in keeping with the goals of the
Provincial Government's Social Housing Plan for
Newfoundland and Labrador – Secure Foundations. The plan
outlines a new long-term vision for social housing aimed
at increasing rental options for lower-income households
and the supply of accessible housing, all helping to
create healthier communities. A copy of the social
housing plan is available at
www.nlhc.nl.ca/SocialHsingPlan/report.pdf.
Canada's Economic Action
Plan builds on the Government of Canada's commitment in
2008 of more than $1.9 billion, over the next five
years, to improve and build new affordable housing and
help the homeless.
More information on this and other measures in Canada's
Economic Action Plan, the federal government's plan to
stimulate the economy and protect those hit hardest by
the global recession, can be found at:
www.actionplan.gc.ca.
To find out more about
how the Government of Canada and CMHC are working to
build stronger homes and communities for all Canadians,
call CMHC at 1-800-668-2642 or visit
www.cmhc.ca/housingactionplan.
Newfoundland Labrador
Housing issued a proposal call for the above noted
projects in spring 2009.
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Media contacts:
BACKGROUNDER
New Affordable Housing Projects
Welcome Homes |
Portugal Cove- St. Phillips |
$140,000
|
4 units*
(individuals, seniors and families) |
Golden Road Housing Inc. |
Kelligrews
|
$210,000
|
6 units (seniors)
|
W.W. Builders and Dev. Inc. |
Marystown |
$210,000
|
6 units (seniors)
|
Hodder Holdings Inc. |
Lewisporte
|
$350,000
|
10 units (seniors)
|
White Bay Stores |
Baie Verte |
$350,000
|
10 units (seniors)
|
Ship Cove Homes Inc |
Botwood |
$280,000
|
8 units (seniors)
|
*Each
project has a minimum of one fully accessible unit
2010 02 19
12:40 p.m. |