Thousands of Guyanese families are one step closer to owning their own homes as the government pushes ahead with a massive $20 billion investment to develop new housing communities across the country.
The initiative, led by the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Administration, is part of a broader national drive to expand access to affordable housing and uplift living standards for citizens in every region.
On Friday, Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, visited several of the new housing sites—including Overwinning, Providence, Glasgow, Hogstye, and Moleson Creek—to get a first-hand look at the ongoing land clearing and preparation works. These early-stage activities will pave the way for the construction of roads, drainage systems, utilities, and other critical infrastructure that will support thriving new neighbourhoods.
“We are working on additional lands for the mid-way area since persons have been asking about that spread,” Minister Croal explained during the visit. “We believe that the lands at Moleson Creek, Overwinning, and Providence will cater for the many pending applicants in Region Six.”
According to Minister Croal, there are approximately 6,000 pending housing applicants in the region, many of whom will soon be able to access their plots.
The Hogstye Phase One development is already progressing rapidly, with infrastructural works set to wrap up by mid-November. This will allow more than 300 allottees to begin accessing their lands before the end of the month.
However, at Moleson Creek, progress has been slower due to limited access for contractors. The area’s $3.5 billion development plan includes residential lots, schools, government offices, commercial spaces, and recreational grounds—creating not just homes, but an entire community.
Minister Croal assured that a new access bridge will soon be constructed to speed up works in the area. He also confirmed that 22 local contractors have been awarded bids to execute the projects, which are being managed by the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA).
He underscored that the government’s housing programme is designed not merely to allocate land, but to build full, functional communities with access to schools, roads, water, electricity, and opportunities for economic activity.
“Our focus is on creating sustainable, well-planned neighbourhoods where families can live comfortably and build their futures,” Minister Croal said.
The $20 billion investment is part of the government’s wider national housing and infrastructure agenda, which continues to transform landscapes and lives across Regions Five, Six, and beyond—delivering on its promise of homeownership, dignity, and opportunity for all Guyanese.
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