Massive Housing Development to see East Coast Demerara benefitting

A massive housing development is set to see thousands of residents along the East Coast Demerara corridor benefitting that will improve their socio-economic conditions through homeownership, infrastructure growth and job creation.

The disclosure was made by Housing and Water Minister, Collin Croal during an outreach at the Chateau Margot Primary School.  The minister said that as part of the 2022 housing programme, thousands of residents on the East Coast of Demerara will be allocated house lots. He noted that allocations are expected to commence as early as the new week, through the Ministry’s ‘Dream Realised’ Housing Drive. Croal noted that over the past few days, the Ministry has also been registering persons who have been issued lands for their Agreement of Sale and Certificates of Title.

“This Government has always made the housing needs of every Guyanese a priority and we will continue to develop programmes to satisfy the housing demand on the East Coast of Demerara,” Croal assured. The housing minister pointed out that from August 2020 to date, more than 4,000 house lots were allocated on the East Coast of Demerara at La Bonne Intention, Mon Repos, La Reconnaissance, Annandale, Vigilance, Strathspey, and Bladen Hall.

He also explained that billions of dollars have been invested for infrastructure works in these areas to deliver wholesome communities with access roads, bridges, drainage networks and utilities for the allottees.

Speaking on future plans the Minister said that the Ministry will be seeking more funds to develop schemes under its purview. Additionally, the Ministry is in the process of acquiring lands for new housing developments from the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GLSC) and the Guyana Sugar Incorporated (GuySuCo).

This, the minister assured is expected to bring major relief to applicants in the Ministry’s existing backlog.

“All of you who have old or pending applications I am giving you the assurance today that within a two year span we will fix the East Coast of Demerara for all prior applicants,” Croal declared.

The minister disclosed that an appeal was also made to persons squatting on lands in the nearby community of Success to desist from the illegal activity. Croal also advised against the construction of more illegal structures by other persons. He pointed out that the Ministry has assessed the situation and that the matter will be addressed soon.

Residents were also given the platform to raise a number of issues with the Ministers and team, during the outreach, which were addressed. Local Government and Regional Development Minister, Nigel Dharamlall and local representatives were also at the meeting, which was in keeping with a commitment made by President Irfaan Ali.