A total of 1,600 persons are expected to be allocated house lots in a two-day period (April 11-12), as the Ministry of Housing and Water โ Central Housing and Planning Authorityโs kickstarts its 60th โDream Realisedโ Housing Drive. The event is ongoing at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. Read More
The remote village of Rukumuta in the South Pakaraimas, Region Nine, has seen a significant improvement in water access following the recent commissioning of a new water supply system. Read More
The residents of Tiperu Village in the South Pakaraimas, Region Nine, are now benefitting from significantly improved access to potable water following the commissioning of a new water supply system by Minister of Housing and Water, the Hon. Collin Croal on Thursday. Read More
Ten families from Yurong Paru, Region Nine, are now proud homeowners through the Hinterland Housing Programme. This afternoon, Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal, officially handed over the completed homes to the beneficiaries. Read More
The residents of Yurong Paru, Region Nine are now enjoying reliable access to potable water following the commissioning of a $23 million water supply system. This transformative project by the Ministry of Housing and Water-Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), brings much-needed relief to the community. Read More
The first 25 homes under the Yarrowkabra Homestead Project along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway are on track for completion by the end of July 2025. Read More
The residents of Aracuru in the Mabaruma sub-district of Region One are now benefitting from first-time access to potable water following the commissioning of a new well by the Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal, on Sunday evening. Read More
Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal, today visited a well site at Manawarin in Moruca, Region One, where drilling is underway for one of three new water supply systems to benefit the community. Read More
The community of Cabrora, located in Moruca, Region One now has improved water access through the commissioning of a $15 million water supply system. The system was commissioned today by the Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal, along with Regional Vice-Chairman, Ms. Annansha Peters; Director of Hinterland Services at the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), Mr. Ramchand Jailal, other officials and residents.
Three hundred families from Kwakwani in Region 10 are embarking on their journey to homeownership as they will today receive residential lots. This exciting journey for these families started earlier today at the Kwakwani Basketball Court during another Dream Realize event organized by the Ministry.
Among the recipients are families who have faced flooding issues at the Kwakwani Waterfront for many years. The lots being distributed are located in the New Kwakwani Phase One housing scheme. The event was led by the Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, along with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Bishram Kuppen. The Central Housing and Planning Authority was represented by Denise King-Tudor, Director of Operations, and Hladwin Charles, Community Development Director.
Todayโs event marks an important step in improving the lives of the community. Minister Croal emphasized the commitment to fulfilling promises made to residents living near the waterfront.
To support this new housing development, over six contractors will begin work on the necessary infrastructure. A budget of $1.6 billion has been allocated for these improvements, to have all basic amenities ready by the end of this year. The contractors have already begun mobilizing in the area.
Additionally, the Minister discussed holistic plans to address all outstanding housing applications from various regions, except Region Four, by mid-2025. In Kwakwani alone, there are 288 pending applications, while a total of 1,589 lots have been allocated.
So far, more than $50 million in vouchers for steel and cement have been distributed in the region, assisting homeowners in starting their construction projects.
Regarding the water sector, the Minister acknowledged concerns raised by residents about the level of service they are receiving. He noted that a request has been made for another water well, and investigations have revealed that the current issues stem from breakages in the system. To address these problems, a contract worth $10 million has been established, ensuring that residents will receive better quality service moving forward.