Extensive interior renovation work has been
concluded on five semi-detached social housing dwellings located in
Nain, on coastal Labrador. Newfoundland Labrador Housing (Housing)
awarded the $85,000 contract to Budgell’s Equipment and Rentals Ltd.
earlier this year, and the project has now been completed. The
Honourable Shawn Skinner, Minister of Human Resources, Labour and
Employment and Minister Responsible for Housing, and the Honourable
Patty Pottle, MHA, Torngat Mountains, made the announcement today.
"Housing is making great strides with continued
upgrades to its social housing portfolio throughout the province,"
commented Minister Skinner. "With the increased $10 million annual
modernization and improvement budget, tenants are reaping the benefits
of these renovations with more comfortable and efficient rental
accommodations."
Located on Sandbanks Road, the homes received
interior renovations which included items such as new flooring, kitchen
counters, replaced bathroom vanities and fixtures, new light fixtures,
replaced ventilation systems, as well as some interior painting.
"I’m delighted to know these refurbishments
have provided tenants with comfortable and suitable facilities to
address their housing needs," said Minister Pottle. "In addition, the
upgrades to these properties have also contributed significantly to the
local economy, making it a very positive investment all around."
Newfoundland Labrador Housing serves the
Labrador area through its Happy Valley-Goose Bay Regional Office with
228 social housing residences which it owns and maintains. In total
these houses can accommodate approximately 570 people. The regional
office covers the communities of Labrador City, Happy Valley-Goose Bay
and coastal Labrador. These current renovations are part of a $27.5
million five-year investment by the Provincial Government in Housing’s
annual Modernization and Improvement Program.
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