Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009

Stimulus Funds at Work on FCRHA Properties

In spring 2009, the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority was awarded a $2.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the renovation and modernization of the county’s Public Housing properties.  These funds are now at work at several Public Housing properties.  Properties currently under renovation include Robinson Square (Braddock District) where work includes the replacement of siding and trim with a product that is impervious to termites is fireproof and will not need regular painting. New roofs are also being installed.  The Atrium, Lee District, is also under renovation and is receiving new roofs, exterior paint and heat pumps.

The projects have created jobs for painters and constructions workers and one public housing resident has also been hired.

In total, the funds will provide the following renovations for FCRHA Public Housing Properties:

I. Atrium
New roof system and new mechanical system.
Paint the exterior and install new underground drainage.

II. Robinson Square
New siding
New roofs

III. West Ford III
New mechanical system

IV. Barros Circle
New roofs

V. Rosedale Manor
New Mechanical systems

Robinson Square, Braddock District
Siding Construction at Robinson Square

Robinson Square, Braddock District
New siding installed

Robinson Square, Braddock District
Installation of new roof