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The $84 million BUILDINGFoundations Action Plan is creating better, safer public housing in Manitoba.

The Manitoba government’s recently-announced 10-point, $84 million BUILDINGFoundations Action Plan will invest in building renovations, better maintenance programs, new playgrounds, more attractive landscaping and tougher security measures.

Items in the action plan include:

  • Improved safety including a dedicated investigative team to act on confidential tenant complaints and increased building security
  • Home renovations including new roofs, windows, doors and energy efficiencies
  • Annual inspections of all units and common areas to prevent mould
  • Landscaping and children’s playgrounds
  • A rapid graffiti removal program
  • Community enrichment programs such as adult literacy, a Rewarding Work youth mentorship and new resource centres for tenants
 Work has already begun and will continue over the next two years.

News Releases:

December 18, 2008:
BuildingFoundations Bursaries Help Students Build Brighter Futures
Backgrounder - Recipients

December 2, 2008:
Province Announces Manitoba Housing Revitalization Funding Immediately Doubled to $48 Million

December 13, 2007:
Transformation of Manitoba Housing Unveiled by Mackintosh
Backgrounder A - KPMG Report Summary: The Case for Change: Transforming Manitoba Housing 
Backgrounder B - Home Revitalization Initiative
Backgrounder C - Six-Point Security and Fire Safety Initiative


Final Report:

KPMG FINAL Report October 2007
Executive Summary (pdf 679 kb)
The Case for Change: Transforming Manitoba Housing (pdf 2.2MB)


Action Plan:

Building Foundations Ten Point Action Plan (pdf)

 

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