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Residents of Jennings Place are living in improved comfort safety and security following the completion of a 7.9-million renovation to the 52-unit townhouse complex.Affordable housing is critical to helping growing communities like Surrey thrive said Rachna Singh MLA for Surrey-Green Timbers. With provincial support weve preserved 52 homes as quality affordable housing for people with a range of incomes. And weve done so while addressing climate change with efficiency upgrades making sure these are not just affordable but sustainable homes for years to come.Jennings Place has 15 two-storey wood-frame townhouses with 22 two-bedroom homes 22 three-bedroom homes and eight four-bedroom homes as well as office space. It provides affordable rental housing for individuals and families. Built in 1989 it needed upgrades.Located at 7775-120A St. in Surrey it is owned and operated by the Affordable Housing Societies AHS.The preservation project included the replacement of water pipes windows flooring exterior and interior LED light fixtures garage doors kitchen and bathroom cabinets and new paint in each townhouse.The renovation has also enhanced the living environment for residents through upgrades such as heat pumps for efficiency and comfort in heating and cooling. The project extends the life of the complex and contributes to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by incorporating energy-conservation measures including double-glazed windows.We are so grateful for the partnership with the Province of B.C. through BC Housing and the resulting improvements for our tenants at Jennings Place said Stephen Bennett CEO AHS. These much-needed improvements will ensure greater comfort and security for our tenants while reducing the carbon footprint of our buildings and extending the buildings life for many years. This is indeed a win-win for all involved.AHS temporarily relocated affected tenants into vacant units on the property throughout the two-year renovation period.The project was funded by the Province through BC Housings Capital Renewal Fund which is a 10-year 1.1-billion investment committed to preserve and improve B.C.s social housing units.
