The province says renovations, repairs, and upgrades coming to Manitoba Housing properties across Manitoba will see some 800 currently vacant units opened up, including more than 400 in Winnipeg.
Families Minister Heather Stefanson announced funding for the planned $31 million in work Thursday.
“This is an important investment for Manitobans who need affordable housing during these unprecedented times,” said Stefanson in a government release.
“We are committed to ensuring a safe and suitable range of housing options are available to lower-income Manitobans when they need it. This funding will support upgrades and repairs in units and properties across the province, benefiting hundreds of tenants.”
The province says $31.2 million is earmarked for renovations, repairs, and routine maintenance — everything from structural repairs to snow removal — a $9.6-million increase over the provincial funding provided to Manitoba Housing for repair and maintenance last year.
Original figures provided by the province Thursday reported $29.6 million had been earmarked for the work and also incorrectly stated the increase to Manitoba Housing’s budget this year was $12.7 million. The figures were corrected by the province Friday afternoon.
Another $2 million will be spent to make security upgrades, Stefanson said Thursday.
The work will see security cameras, exterior lighting, intercoms, and alarm systems installed at at seven Manitoba Housing properties in Winnipeg.
Manitoba Housing owns and manages nearly 13,000 affordable housing and social housing units across the province and supports another 4,000 managed by outside organizations, the province says.
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