Major renovations being completed
on social housing buildings in St. John's West
St. John's - Extensive upgrading of approximately $337,000 is being
undertaken
on three non-profit housing complexes in the St. John's West area of
the
city. Joan Burke, Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment,
and
Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
NLHC), and Sheila Osborne, MHA for St. John's West, announced today.
"This work demonstrates the corporation's orderly and planned
approach
in dealing with the maintenance and modernization of its social housing
portfolio," said Minister Burke. "In addition to improving the housing
conditions, the area tenants take great pride in their neighbourhood
and
truly appreciate these improvements."
"It's great to see these renovations happening," said area MHA
Shelia
Osborne. "And having been in regular contact with my constituents, I
know
they are also delighted with the work. We all look forward to seeing
the
end result." The refurbishments include new vinyl siding, installation
of new windows, doors and roofing on an eight-unit building on Salter
Place,
and roofing work on a seven-unit building on Anspach Street. These
renovation
costs are approximately $231, 293 and are being completed by Quantum
Construction
Ltd.
Exterior renovations including new siding, replacement of
windows, doors
and roofing will also be completed on an eightunit building on
Barachois
Street. These improvements are being done by Oates Construction
Ltd.
at a cost of approximately $106,000. Work is now underway on all
properties
and completion is anticipated by December 2005.
For further information contact:
Jenny Bowring
NLHC
(709) 724-3055
E-mail: releases@nlhc.nf.ca
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