$32 Million Invested in Affordable Housing

Community Services

Published Saturday, October 23, 2010

More than 6,000 families, seniors and persons with disabilities will be living in safe, affordable housing, thanks to a $32 million federal-provincial investment.

Thousands of low-income families in every region will benefit from a more than $21-million investment for housing renovations and repairs, while $9.46 million will be used to build new housing for seniors and $1.29 million will be invested in new housing for persons with disabilities.

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Families, seniors and persons with disabilities deserve affordable, accessible homes. For more than 6,000 lower income Nova Scotian families, it means safe, stable homes. To more than 60 seniors, this investment means being able to live independently, longer. For more than 15 persons with disabilities it means brand new barrier-free homes where they can do simple things we take for granted, like easily cooking their own meals.Denise Peterson-Rafuse, Minister of Community Services

Through Canada's Economic Action Plan, government is committed to giving a hand up to those who need it most. Projects like these are important because they put construction workers and tradespeople to work quickly, while at the same time providing needed improvements to housing, making Nova Scotia an even better place to live, work and grow.Gerald Keddy, Member of Parliment

Growing up, I never had much, but this place is beautiful. It's the nicest place I've ever lived. I'm so grateful I'm jumping with joy. I have a nice apartment I can get around in, enough food to eat and I'm warm. I don't need anything else.Edgar Hillier, 75, Sydney, who has a new, accessible home.

Quick Facts

  • The provincial and federal governments contributed equally to the investment under the Canada-Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Program Agreement
  • There are more than 300 projects taking place throughout the province, giving Nova Scotia's most vulnerable more options to access affordable housing
  • To date, under the Affordable Housing Program, more than 1,400 affordable housing units have been created or preserved around Nova Scotia
  • The investments are as follows:

    Annapolis Valley

    • Housing for Seniors: $2,400,000
    • Housing for Persons with Disabilities: $450,000
    • Renovations and Retrofits: $876,872

    South Shore

    • Renovations and Retrofits: $1,865,196

    Halifax Regional Municipality

    • Housing for Seniors: $2,710,000
    • Housing for Persons with Disabilities: $300,000
    • Renovations and Retrofits: $7,646,952

    Northern Mainland

    • Renovations and Retrofits: $2,629,652

    Cape Breton

    • Housing for Seniors: $4,350,000
    • Housing for Persons with Disabilities: $540,000
    • Renovations and Retrofits: $8,293,046

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Renovations to housing make up the majority of the $32-million investment.
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More than 300 projects are taking place throughout the province, giving Nova Scotia’s most vulnerable more options to access affordable housing.
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One of the 300 projects taking place across the province is $1.2-million renovation and retrofit of 50 units for families in Lower Sackville.
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Community Services Minister Denise Peterson-Rafuse shares a laugh with Florence Acker, a resident of Miller Manor.
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Community Services Minister Denise Peterson-Rafuse announces a $32-million investment in affordable housing.
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Community Services Minister Denise Peterson-Rafuse talks about how the investment will help Nova Scotians.
Ms. Rafuse talks about the importance of investing in Affordable Housing.