Stingray2004
Mar 17, 2009, 9:47 PM
For Immediate Release
2009OTP0050-000394
March 17, 2009
Office of the Premier
$800M FOR HOUSING, EDUCATION, SAFETY CREATES 4,800 JOBS
VANCOUVER – Premier Gordon Campbell launched close to $800 million in public infrastructure projects for housing, education and public safety across B.C. today, including construction of six new housing developments in Vancouver, which will create 569 units for people facing homelessness.
“Every job counts, and the almost $800 million we are putting to work on infrastructure projects will create over 4,800 jobs in communities across British Columbia,” said Premier Campbell. “We’re creating jobs, we’re also creating new homes for the homeless here in Vancouver and in other communities, and we’re building other critical infrastructure such as schools and correctional centres.”
The Province is investing more than $172 million in housing projects on six sites in Vancouver. Non-profit societies have been selected to manage the 569 units.
“Our goal as government is to create the supports and services people need to be successful in life,” said Minister of Housing and Social Development Rich Coleman. “Building these projects not only provides the housing people at risk of homelessness need, but also provides a boost to our economy.”
It’s estimated that up to 1,100 direct construction jobs will be created through the construction phase of the new Vancouver housing.
A total of 113 infrastructure projects across B.C. are included as part of today’s roll-out of $793 million in investment:
· A further $130 million for 478 new housing units on 11 sites in seven additional communities, creating an estimated 830 direct jobs.
· New K-12 schools and school renovations worth $424 million – 30 projects creating an estimated 2,500 direct jobs.
· Improvements to correctional facilities, courthouses and other public safety facilities valued at $59 million – 57 projects creating an estimated 380 direct jobs.
· $8 million and an estimated 50 direct jobs for nine projects to support the work of the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
These projects are part of the Province’s three-year, $14-billion capital infrastructure program that will create an estimated 88,000 jobs and build vital public infrastructure in every region of B.C. The details of regional projects will be announced in the weeks ahead.
http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2005-2009/2009OTP0050-000394.htm
SIX VANCOUVER SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SITES
Financing has been arranged to begin construction for the first six housing sites being developed through a partnership with the Province and the City of Vancouver to break the cycle of homelessness. The sites are:
Address
Number of Housing Units
Non-Profit Housing Society
Estimated Project
Capital Cost*
Estimated Number of Direct Jobs
1. 1338 Seymour St
105 Units
$34 million
2. 1005 Station St.
80 Units
$22 million
3. 525 Abbott St.
108 Units
$33 million
4. 188 E. 1st Ave.
129 Units
$37 million
5. 3212 Dunbar St.
51 Units
$14 million
6. 339 W. Pender St.
96 Units
$30 million
Totals: 569 units $170 million Approx. 1,100 direct jobs
http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2005-2009/2009OTP0050-000394-Attachment1.htm
Perhaps a provincial election is on the horizon? :D
2009OTP0050-000394
March 17, 2009
Office of the Premier
$800M FOR HOUSING, EDUCATION, SAFETY CREATES 4,800 JOBS
VANCOUVER – Premier Gordon Campbell launched close to $800 million in public infrastructure projects for housing, education and public safety across B.C. today, including construction of six new housing developments in Vancouver, which will create 569 units for people facing homelessness.
“Every job counts, and the almost $800 million we are putting to work on infrastructure projects will create over 4,800 jobs in communities across British Columbia,” said Premier Campbell. “We’re creating jobs, we’re also creating new homes for the homeless here in Vancouver and in other communities, and we’re building other critical infrastructure such as schools and correctional centres.”
The Province is investing more than $172 million in housing projects on six sites in Vancouver. Non-profit societies have been selected to manage the 569 units.
“Our goal as government is to create the supports and services people need to be successful in life,” said Minister of Housing and Social Development Rich Coleman. “Building these projects not only provides the housing people at risk of homelessness need, but also provides a boost to our economy.”
It’s estimated that up to 1,100 direct construction jobs will be created through the construction phase of the new Vancouver housing.
A total of 113 infrastructure projects across B.C. are included as part of today’s roll-out of $793 million in investment:
· A further $130 million for 478 new housing units on 11 sites in seven additional communities, creating an estimated 830 direct jobs.
· New K-12 schools and school renovations worth $424 million – 30 projects creating an estimated 2,500 direct jobs.
· Improvements to correctional facilities, courthouses and other public safety facilities valued at $59 million – 57 projects creating an estimated 380 direct jobs.
· $8 million and an estimated 50 direct jobs for nine projects to support the work of the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
These projects are part of the Province’s three-year, $14-billion capital infrastructure program that will create an estimated 88,000 jobs and build vital public infrastructure in every region of B.C. The details of regional projects will be announced in the weeks ahead.
http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2005-2009/2009OTP0050-000394.htm
SIX VANCOUVER SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SITES
Financing has been arranged to begin construction for the first six housing sites being developed through a partnership with the Province and the City of Vancouver to break the cycle of homelessness. The sites are:
Address
Number of Housing Units
Non-Profit Housing Society
Estimated Project
Capital Cost*
Estimated Number of Direct Jobs
1. 1338 Seymour St
105 Units
$34 million
2. 1005 Station St.
80 Units
$22 million
3. 525 Abbott St.
108 Units
$33 million
4. 188 E. 1st Ave.
129 Units
$37 million
5. 3212 Dunbar St.
51 Units
$14 million
6. 339 W. Pender St.
96 Units
$30 million
Totals: 569 units $170 million Approx. 1,100 direct jobs
http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2005-2009/2009OTP0050-000394-Attachment1.htm
Perhaps a provincial election is on the horizon? :D
