NLHC continues its residential oil tank replacement
Paul Shelley, Minister of Human
Resources, Labour and Employment and Minister Responsible for
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC), and St. John’s
North MHA Bob Ridgley, announced today a fuel oil tank replacement
project in St. John’s. A $70,000 contract was awarded to Forbes Street
Holdings for work in the Stabb and
Mitchell Court area of the city.
“The province-wide tank replacement plan will help reduce the potential
for environmental damage caused by oil leaks,” said Minister Shelley.
“I am pleased that NLHC has moved forward with phase two of the
project. This will result in the replacement of 55 residential fuel oil
tanks in addition to 17 tanks installed previously this year in the
Stabb Court area.”
Area MHA Bob Ridgley commented: “This is important work, and I applaud
NLHC’s proactive approach to prevent future oil spills which in turn
will help preserve our environment.”
As well, during this fiscal year, the corporation installed 56
residential tank systems in various other non-profit social housing
developments throughout the city. As required under government
regulations, NLHC anticipates replacing all of its 2,500 litre capacity
fuel oil tanks by the April 1, 2007 target date. The current project
began July 21, 2006 and will be completed by the end of September 2006.
For further information, please
contact:
Jenny
Bowring
Manager, Corporate Communications
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing
Corporation
(709) 724-3055
E-mail: releases@nlhc.nf.ca
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