The province is highlighting a number of measures to improve access to affordable housing in Labrador West.

The mining industry in the area is booming, making access to affordable housing more challenging.

The province is providing funding of up to $64,000 dollars to help seniors get access to affordable housing through the Labrador West Pioneers Inc. The model set for helping people age in place will serve as a pilot for similar seniors housing developments throughout the province according to government.

Premier Andrew Furey says the Lab West region is facing some unique circumstances.

Lab West traditionally had a working population who moved on after they retired, but more and more area residents are choosing to stay in the community where they built their lives.

The province recently completed the renovation of more than 20 vacant NLHC housing units on Cavendish Crescent at a cost of $2 million dollars. A staffing emergency response shelter has been opened and a number of supports have been introduced for those at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness