Thousands of ECD residents to get house lots – Housing Minister
Thousands of residents along the East Coast Demerara corridor are set to benefit from a massive housing development that will improve their socio-economic conditions through homeownership, infrastructure growth and job creation.
ECD Residents at Chateau Margot Primary School on Saturday during a ministerial outreach
Housing and Water Minister Collin Croal made this statement during an outreach at the Chateau Margot Primary School. Local Government and Regional Development Minister Nigel Dharamlall and local representatives were also at the meeting, which was in keeping with a commitment made by President Dr Irfaan Ali.
As part of the 2022 housing programme, he stated that thousands of residents on the East Coast of Demerara will be allocated house lots. Allocations are expected to commence as early as the new week, through the Ministry’s “Dream Realised” Housing Drive.
Over the past few days, the Ministry has also been registering persons who have been issued lands for their Agreement of Sale and Certificates of Title.
“This and every PPP/C Government has always made the housing needs of every Guyanese a priority and we will continue to develop programmes to satisfy the housing demand on the East Coast of Demerara,” Croal assured.
A statement from the Housing Ministry said that from August 2020 to date, more than 4000 house lots were allocated on the East Coast of Demerara at La Bonne Intention, Mon Repos, La Reconnaissance, Annandale, Vigilance, Strathspey, and Bladen Hall. Billions of dollars have been invested for infrastructure works in these areas to deliver wholesome communities with access roads, bridges, drainage networks and utilities for the allottees.
Meanwhile, speaking on future plans, the Minister said that the Ministry will be seeking more funds to develop schemes under its purview.
“All of you who have old or pending applications, I am giving you the assurance today that within a two-year span we will fix the East Coast of Demerara for all prior applicants,” affirmed the Minister.
An appeal was also made to persons squatting on lands in the nearby community of Success to desist from the illegal activity. Croal also advised against the construction of more illegal structures by other persons. He indicated that the Ministry has assessed the situation and that the matter will be addressed soon.
During the outreach, residents were also given the platform to raise a number of issues with the Ministers and team, which were addressed.
