THE recent completion of a two-day “Dream Realised” housing drive in Region Six has marked a transformative moment for 1,550 Berbician families, who now hold the “keys” to security, independence, and generational wealth through home ownership.

This landmark achievement equates to far more than the mere distribution of land; it is the realisation of long-held aspirations for families who previously had only known the uncertainty of rented accommodation or the constraints of shared living with extended family.

The May 30-31 Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) housing drive has led to an all-time record achievement in the housing industry, with the PPP/C administration officially crossing its five-year mark of 50,000 house lot allocations.

Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal referred to this activity as “a defining point” in the government’s ambitious housing programme, stating: “With the completion of this event, we will officially have exceeded 50,000 house lots distributed since assuming office in August 2020”.

This achievement underscored the government’s dedication to providing adequate housing for all.
The new residential allocations in Region Six go beyond the simple allocation of land to include general community development with basic infrastructure and social amenities.

The land parcels will include dedicated sites for schools, health centres, and recreational facilities, so the new residents will be provided with fully-serviced community amenities instead of separate housing plots.

This masterplan demonstrates that the government understands that effective housing construction entails coordinated planning that considers the long-term interests of occupants.

With more than $240 billion spent on the housing sector since August 2020, and 93 new housing areas being created nationwide, the ground has been laid for the further growth of home ownership opportunities throughout Guyana.