Executive Council
July 31, 2012
The following is being distributed at the request of Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation:
Renovations Planned for Social Housing in Nain
Budgell’s Equipment and Rentals Ltd. has been awarded a contract valued at $235,000 to renovate six social housing units in Nain as the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation continues its annual modernization and improvement program.
“Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation has made significant improvements and renovations to social housing in Nain over the past five years, including upgrades to social housing in the community and the construction of four new units this spring,” said the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. “Through this work, we are realizing the Provincial Government’s commitment to improve the availability of affordable housing in Labrador.”
Renovations include replacing siding, windows, and roofing for one unit and roof replacements on four other housing units. The anticipated completion date for this project is April 2013.
“I am pleased to see continued social housing investments in Nain,” said the Honourable Nick McGrath, Minister for Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs and Minister Responsible for Labrador Affairs. “Our Northern Strategic Plan is a dynamic, cross-departmental strategy and renovation investments like this one demonstrate that the strategy continues to evolve with the changing needs of Labradorians.”
A Social Housing Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador – Secure Foundations, released by the Provincial Government in August 2009, outlines a 10-year vision for social housing. It is aimed at improving the housing circumstances of low-income households and helping create healthier communities. Budget 2012: People and Prosperity allocated $25.9 million for social housing infrastructure, including $10.4 million for maintenance and $12 million for renovations and improvements.
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation is the province’s largest landlord with approximately 5,573 non-profit social housing dwellings province-wide.
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Media contacts:
| Jason Card Director of Communications Department of Transportation and Works 709-729-3015, 699-0470 jasoncard@gov.nl.ca |
Jenny Bowring Manager, Communications Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation 709-724-3055 jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca |
| Carol Ann Carter Director of Communications Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs Labrador Affairs Office 709-729-1674, 631-9505 carolanncarter@gov.nl.ca |
2012 07 31 1:45 p.m.