Govt looks at regularisation of Block SS Sophia residents

More than one hundred residents of Block SS in North Sophia are set to benefit from an improved quality of life and enhanced infrastructure as plans are being developed to regularise the area.

This announcement was made by Minister Susan Rodrigues, who visited the location on Tuesday to assess the situation. Accompanied by Community Development Director Mr. Gladwin Charles and a team of surveyors, she conducted a walk-through of the area in question.
According to Minister Rodrigues, the area has been inhabited since the early 1980s. Previous attempts to regularise it faced numerous challenges. However, this time, the Ministry is committed to resolving these issues, Minister Rodrigues has assured.
“It’s a very complicated area in terms of establishing drains, roadways, and footpaths; but nevertheless, we are here today to make another attempt,” Minister Rodrigues has said.
As early as next week, surveyors would return to conduct a new occupational survey. The data collected during that process would inform the next steps, including determining the number of occupants, the structures present, and possible designs for roads, drains, and footpaths.
Once the survey has been completed, Minister Rodrigues detailed, there are plans to engage residents to share the findings and outline the necessary steps to properly regularize the area.
She emphasised that if residents are willing to cooperate and make some adjustments, the process for securing a Certificate of Title can progress.