October 29, 2025- Allottees of the new Wismar Housing Development, Phase One in Region Ten will soon be able to identify and visit their house lots.

This assurance was given today by Housing Minister, the Hon. Collin Croal, during a site visit with Minister within the Ministry, the Hon. Vanessa Benn.

The Ministers were accompanied by Regional Housing Officer, Ms. Leticia Drakes; Head of Enforcement, Mr. Nigel Hoppie; Community Development Director, Mr. Gladwin Charles; Senior Surveyor, Mr. Shaquille Mayers; along with engineers and other technical officers attached to the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA).

For the most part, the first phase of Infrastructure works are completed, while land clearing has commenced in Phase Two.

Minister Croal explained that the visit served both to evaluate the quality and pace of works and to familiarise Minister Benn with the development, particularly as the Ministry prepares to take the next steps toward lot identification for beneficiaries.

“In another week, we will begin showing persons their lots,” the Minister confirmed. “By the end of November, all allottees can rest assured that they will be able to physically identify and see the specific lots allocated to them.”

Earlier this year, the Ministry conducted allocation exercises that significantly reduced the backlog of housing applications in Region Ten. Minister Croal noted that the government remains committed to ensuring that beneficiaries transition from allocation to homeownership promptly.

Phase One of the development represents an investment of close to $2 billion, while Phase Two carries an estimated cost of $3.5 billion. Land clearing has already commenced for Phase Two, with contractors mobilised and timelines firmly in place.

“There is a completion target of May 2026, but we have engaged adequate contractors because we want to finish ahead of schedule,” the Minister said. He added that the Ministry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, will soon meet with all contractors working on housing projects to ensure efficiency and quality delivery.

Minister Croal also reaffirmed the government’s ongoing commitment to constructing 40,000 homes nationwide, noting that Region Ten will benefit directly from this programme.

“We want a strong push for homeownership. That is the bottom line,” he emphasised. “We are working to remove the stress and obstacles that families often face when building on their own. The goal is to create a system where people can own and occupy their homes more easily and quickly.”

He added that the Ministry will continue engagements, technical assessments, and planning to facilitate the commencement of home construction in the development.

Minister Benn also emphasised to contractors the importance of meeting deadlines to provide allottees with access.