Region Three to get 200 low, moderate-income homes

An estimated 200 housing units will be constructed in Anna Catherina and Meten-Meer-Zorg,
(Region Three). It seeks to target low- and moderate-income earners, as part of the government’s
turnkey home project being executed by the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA).
Housing and Water Minister, Collin Croal, made the announcement Friday, disclosing that lands
are being identified to commence the project. Croal was at the time conducting a site visit to
several new housing developments in the region. He said the aim is to provide more
comprehensive and sustainable housing options for all Guyanese.
It was noted that the Government has been leading an aggressive housing drive since returning to
office in 2020, in keeping with its manifesto promise to provide 50, 000 house lots to Guyanese
by 2025. It was stated that this is being realised through the construction of homes for low to
moderate households and young professionals, as well as house lots allocations. It was pointed
out that under the turn-key initiative, close to 1000 homes are underway in areas including
Providence and Prospect, East Bank Demerara, and Cummings Lodge, Greater Georgetown,
Region Four.  Several homes are also under construction in Williamsburg, Region Six and
Amelia’s Ward, Region Ten.
Additionally, it was revealed that 25 core homes were constructed in Parfaite Harmonie, West
Bank Demerara, Region Three. Further, another 25 are under construction in Sophia,
Georgetown. It was noted that the initiative, which targets low-income and moderate families,
falls under the Adequate Housing and Urban Accessibility Programme funded by the Inter-
American Development Bank (IDB).
Meanwhile, earlier this year, President Irfaan Ali revealed that the government will be
constructing 1000 houses, utilising 100 per cent local wood as part of the administration’s efforts
to provide affordable homes to Guyanese.