Newfoundland and Labrador Prepares Housing Units for Transitioning Residents of Horizons at 106
N.L. Housing units being prepped for Horizons at 106 clients: Minister
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Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Minister Joedy Wall has committed to addressing issues raised in an Auditor General report regarding the Horizons at 106 program, which aims to help unhoused individuals transition to permanent housing. The program, which has faced criticism for its management, will continue after the Airport Road location closes, with plans for relocation and support services.
- 01The Horizons at 106 program, designed to assist unhoused individuals, has transitioned 34 people into permanent housing at a cost of $24 million.
- 02The Auditor General's report highlighted breaches in procurement policy and failures in performance monitoring related to the program.
- 03Minister Joedy Wall emphasized the importance of preventing past mistakes and ensuring ongoing support for residents post-closure.
- 04Renovated housing units will be made available to accommodate current residents of the Airport Road location.
- 05End Homelessness St. John’s expressed disappointment over the lack of consultation regarding the program's future after the closure.
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Newfoundland and Labrador's Housing Minister Joedy Wall has pledged to implement recommendations from an Auditor General report concerning the Horizons at 106 program, which aims to assist unhoused individuals in transitioning to permanent housing. The report criticized the management and planning of the program, including breaches of procurement policy and inadequate performance monitoring. Despite these challenges, the program has successfully transitioned 34 individuals into permanent housing at a cost of $24 million. As the Airport Road location prepares to close by year-end, Wall assured that each resident would have the opportunity to relocate to existing Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation units. Plans are underway to ensure that essential wrap-around services continue for those affected. However, Doug Pawson, executive director of End Homelessness St. John’s, voiced concerns about the lack of consultation regarding the transition plans and the methodology used in the AG's report.
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The closure of the Airport Road location may affect current residents seeking housing stability.
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