800 house lots to be allocated in Charity & Onderneeming in March – Regional housing office set for major revamping

800 house lots to be allocated in Charity & Onderneeming in March – Regional housing office set for major revamping

An aggressive housing drive is en route for residents of the ‘Cinderella County’, with approximately 800 house lots set for distribution by the end of March 2021 in Charity and Onderneeming, Region Two.

This announcement was made by Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin D Croal during his regional outreach, at the Charity Secondary School.

Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal

Citing a backlog of over 2,000 applications in the region, Minister Croal told residents that this development follows engagements between the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) and Guyana Lands and Surveys Commissions (GLSC), regarding land acquisition for the two areas identified.

All allocations will feature serviced lots equipped with all of the crucial infrastructures such as access roads and bridges for the development of sustainable communities.

As part of the housing exercise, the Minister also revealed the regularization of the Charity squatting area is a part of the Government’s 2021 agenda.

A view of the areas for land allocation in Charity and Onderneeming

Further, the regional housing office is also set for massive restructuring and expansion in terms of infrastructure and staffing. A building has been identified that will become the new regional housing office and renovation works are to begin soon.

Four positions have also been identified for the effective functioning of the housing office: Regional Housing Officer, Assistant Regional Housing Officer, Regional Clerk and Enforcement Officer. Residents will soon see these vacancies advertised in the media and the Minister assured that all positions will be filled by residents within the region.

A view of the areas for land allocation in Charity and Onderneeming

Patrons were also urged to make more use of the CH&PA’s website (https://chpa.gov.gy), as an alternative to make inquiries and update information.

Minister Croal’s outreach continued throughout the day, with residents given a platform to address their concerns with the Minister and his team. Along with the Minister were staff from CH&PA’s various departments including Land Allocation, Surveying, Conveyance and Community Development, as well as, a team attached to Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI).

Following the meeting at the school, the Minister along with Regional Chairman of Region Two, Ms. Vilma DeSilva and Surveyor attached to the Central Housing and Planning Authority, Mr. Shaquile Meyers, conducted at site visit at the plot of lands in Charity and Onderneeming slated for housing development.

Photos: Sydel Thomas, CHPA PR Dept.