THE Ministry of Housing and Water continues to advance its goal of providing 50,000 residential lots in five years, with another 500 families benefitting from allocations during the latest ‘Dream Realised’ event.
The event, held on Friday at the Ministry’s Regional Office in Pouderoyen, West Bank Demerara, saw the distribution of lots in the New Wales Housing Development. These lots cater to families from diverse income brackets, reflecting the government’s commitment to inclusive growth.
Key officials in attendance included Housing and Water Minister, Collin Croal, the Minister within the Ministry, Susan Rodrigues, Permanent Secretary Bishram Kuppen, and CEO of the Central Housing and Planning Authority, Sherwyn Greaves.
Minister Rodrigues, in her address, congratulated the families on their journey toward home ownership and emphasised the Ministry’s dedication to empowering citizens by providing access to land, homes, and financing options. She reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to serving the public interest and highlighted the recent commissioning of the Schoonord to Crane Highway as a crucial part of the region’s infrastructure.

Minister Croal provided an update on the large-scale housing development taking place in the region. He noted that significant work is underway across multiple housing schemes to ensure that lots are ready for occupancy. He also pointed out the $6 billion investment in infrastructure at the Wales Housing Development, confirming that access roads and services will be completed within the next 12 months.
This latest allocation marks another milestone in the government’s broader housing initiative, as families move one step closer to homeownership in Guyana’s expanding communities.