THE Ministry of Housing and Water, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA), has allocated 65 lots in the Onderneeming Housing scheme to residents of Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam).
This announcement was made by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, during a housing outreach event held on Friday in the community.
Minister Croal addressed the gathering, stating that 65 individuals would soon be able to identify their houselots in the Onderneeming Housing area.
He highlighted the ministry’s efforts to accelerate the occupancy process in Onderneeming, noting that the CH&PA encountered challenges with a block in the area but is working on an extension.
“In Region Two, we are developing two schemes: Charity and Onderneeming Phase Four. We are awaiting a technical report for Charity to make some policy decisions,” Minister Croal said.
The ministry is collaborating with Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission to acquire additional lands. However, many lands in Region Two are leased by private individuals, posing a challenge for the ministry.
“Our challenge is finding suitable land. We are working closely with the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission to address this,” Minister Croal explained.
As it relates to squatting, Croal noted that Charity, once known for this plague, has been transformed into a housing scheme with 226 lots. Only 60 occupants have processed titles for their lots, and CHPA is awaiting the others to complete the process.
The Housing Ministry is also focusing on 325 lots to resolve ownership issues in areas such as Henrietta, La Belle Alliance, Lima, Coffee Grove, Sparta, and Windsor Castle.
In the Lima Housing Scheme, the CH&PA has made significant progress despite encountering duplications and issues from various individuals.
The community development department has completed the occupancy report for Lima Sands, detailing every lot.
“I want to bring closure to Lima Sands. We are here to fix these issues, which is why I am here to spend time addressing them,” Minister Croal said.
