MINISTER Collin Croal recently announced that the backlog of applications in Region Three will be addressed soon as the Ministry of Housing and Water was gearing up for the allocation of approximately 3,000 residential lots at Wales, West Bank Demerara.

Minister Croal made that disclosure while visiting Anna Catherina where he also informed residents that the flagship ‘Dream Realised’ exercise aimed to address the needs of persons who had applications dated 2019 and prior and was slated for April 5 and 6, 2024.

In addition to the allocation of house lots, the minister explained that the agency was also exploring the possibility of constructing more turn-key units to suit several income brackets.

Further, residents were told of the ministry’s plan to bring an end to a number of squatter regularisation issues at Tract ‘K’ Plantation Anna Catherina. Surveyors were expected to continue with the block and occupational survey in the area, as the ministry was moving ahead with the processing within coming days.

A significant amount of work had been done in the area, including the block and occupational survey for several lots, which were set to be regularised. Allocations will also be made.

Additionally, some persons had begun making payments for their respective plots and the final plan for the area was being prepared to be recorded within the next three weeks.
Residents were updated on the government’s development plan for the region, including plans to ensure the coast benefits from treated water.

Minister Croal said he was aware of the low water pressure issue in the region and revealed that several new wells have been catered for in the ministry’s 2024 work programme in an effort to provide relief.
Also mentioned was an update of the soon-to-be-completed Schoonord to Crane four-lane highway and the New Demerara Habour Bridge, which will bring tremendous relief to commuters in the region.