Hoff Van Aurich infrastructure works showing rapid progress

– as housing Ministers inspect Essequibo Coast development project

Infrastructure works at the Hoff Van Aurich New Housing Development are advancing at a rapid pace, marking a major step forward in the Government’s drive to expand affordable housing options in Region Two. On Friday, Minister of Housing Collin Croal led a high-level inspection of the sprawling development, accompanied by Minister within the Ministry Hon Vanessa Benn. The team also included Permanent Secretary Bishram Kuppen, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), Dr Martin Pertab and Regional Chairman Devin Mohan. The visit formed part of the Government’s ongoing monitoring of large-scale housing projects to ensure the timely delivery of critical infrastructure before landowners commence construction. Spanning approximately 102 acres, the Hoff Van Aurich scheme is currently a hive of activity, with multiple contractors working simultaneously across six separate lots. Heavy-duty infrastructure works are underway, focusing on drainage, road access and land preparation to support the development of a modern residential community.

Key components of the project include the construction of a strategic concrete access bridge, designed to ensure seamless connectivity to the housing area, along with the development of approximately 9.7 kilometres of internal roadways across five distinct sections. The roads are being built with a loam surface to provide a stable and durable base for future upgrading. In addition, extensive reinforced concrete drainage systems and comprehensive pipework installations are being executed to ensure effective water management and utility access throughout the scheme, a critical requirement given the coastal location.
Officials were briefed on the pace and quality of the works, with Minister Croal reiterating the Government’s policy of ensuring that housing areas are properly serviced before beneficiaries are allowed to build. The Hoff Van Aurich development is expected to deliver more than 400 residential lots, directly addressing the growing demand for housing on the Essequibo Coast. Land allocation is already underway, following the Ministry’s flagship “Dream Realised” housing drive held in July 2025, during which 250 families were allocated house lots at the location. Authorities have emphasised that the remaining allocations will continue in a structured manner as infrastructure works near completion. The latest inspection underscores the Government’s broader national housing agenda, which prioritises not only land distribution but also the delivery of reliable infrastructure, roads, drainage and water access – to ensure sustainable and orderly community development across Guyana’s regions. Once completed, the Hoff Van Aurich housing scheme is expected to significantly transform residential access in Region Two, providing hundreds of families with the foundation to build safe, secure homes within a fully serviced community.