Minister Croal leads tour of developing Block ‘B’ Experiment Housing Scheme
Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal at the initiative with CHPA and GWI officials, along with technical staff
The Ministry of Housing and Water on Wednesday facilitated a special engagement that included a virtual tour and on-site visit of Block ‘B’ Experiment Housing Scheme, Region Five, allowing beneficiaries to see first-hand the rapid transformation of the area.
Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, a Department of Information (DPI) report said, led the exercise and assured allottees that their future community is being developed through careful planning.
He was joined by the Regional Housing Officer of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA); the Regional Manager of the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), and a team of technical staff to answer questions and provide updates.
Aerial view of the Block ‘B’ Experiment Housing Scheme in Region Five
The Block ‘B’ Experiment Housing Scheme comprises close to 250 house lots. On-the-ground, first-phase works are already 55 percent complete and include road construction, water distribution systems, and electrical infrastructure.
These essential services lay the foundation for a liveable and connected community. Works commenced in February and are on track to finish by September, allowing allottees to begin viewing their individual lots as early as October.
To further improve accessibility, Minister Croal also announced that the main access road leading to the scheme will be rehabilitated to ensure smoother, safer travel for allottees, the report stated.
During an interactive session, allottees engaged directly with the minister, receiving answers to their questions and updates on the progress.
This initiative is part of the ministry’s commitment to keeping beneficiaries involved and at the heart of the development process.
With visible progress already underway, many beneficiaries expressed satisfaction and excitement as they began envisioning the next chapter of their lives, building and settling into their new homes.
Further, Minister Croal reaffirmed the government’s promise to reduce the housing application backlog, with over 1,900 house lots already allocated in Region Five.
