Great Diamond residents begin house lot identification amid infrastructure delays

After several setbacks in the completion of infrastructure works, including delays caused by contractors who failed to meet their contractual obligations, persons allocated residential lots at Great Diamond Block 7, East Bank Demerara (EBD), have begun identifying their respective properties. The Ministry of Housing and the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) have been working to advance development in the area, following the termination of contracts in some instances involving contractors who failed to fulfil their contractual responsibilities. During Wednesday’s exercise, allottees were shown lots within Parcels 5077–5094, 5171–5188 and 5231–5308, marking an important step forward for families who have been awaiting access to their allocations. Minister Collin Croal, was on the ground during the exercise, interacting with allottees and observing the lot identification process. He expressed appreciation for the patience demonstrated by allottees throughout the delays and reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to advancing the remaining works so that beneficiaries can move forward with constructing their homes. Meanwhile, persons allocated lots within Parcels 5094–5170 will soon be able to identify their lots.

Surveyors are currently awaiting the completion of land-levelling works before proceeding with the exercise in that section. A total of 496 persons have been allocated residential lots at Great Diamond Block 7. Given the ongoing infrastructure works, the lot identification exercise is being undertaken in phases as sections become ready. For the participating allottees, Wednesday’s exercise represented a significant milestone, bringing them closer to commencing construction of their homes. Several beneficiaries expressed appreciation for the progress and excitement about moving forward with their homeownership plans. The exercise was facilitated by the Surveys Unit of the Housing Ministry and CH&PA, which will continue the lot identification process for the remaining allottees as works progress.