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Ali said the regularising is in keeping with the ministry’s vision to create sustainable communities, as it continues to focus on people-centred development.
He revealed that the preliminary cost of basic infrastructural works in the targeted area is estimated to be $90M and the ministry is awaiting funding from the 2013 National Budget to proceed.
Ali acknowledged that the undertaking is expensive but said the ministry has assessed the situation and the beneficiaries will be able to make a subsidised payment of $72,000 for their lots.
He informed that the overall price is $700,000 individually, the bulk of which will be paid by the Ministry of Housing.
IN DISPUTE
The Minister urged those gathered to be mindful that not all areas within the community can be subject to the procedure, as some lots are in dispute while others may be unoccupied.
Pointing out the significance of the event, Ali said: “Today belongs to you; we have worked for years to develop and regularise this area. I want to thank all of you for your patience during this process.”
The regularisation of these house lots will also bring with it the basic infrastructural services, such as roads and drains.
The Community Development Facilitator, Mr. Chaflin Velloza reminded the beneficiaries that they will be responsible to make full payment for their lots and admonished them to adhere to the rules governing the process.
The owners of the 86 lots were given the letters of offer and told to finish paying in order to uplift their titles.
After uplifting his letter, one beneficiary, Dwayne Jordan said he had been waiting for years and confessed:”I am happy that my family will be able to benefit from this. I want to say thank you to everyone who made this happen.”
The Ministry, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA), began its intervention in Barnwell North since 2008
