INFRASTRUCTURAL works are progressing at a rapid pace at the Hoff Van Aurich New Housing Development, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of residential communities along the Essequibo Coast.
On Friday, a high-level delegation led by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, and Minister within the Ministry, Vanessa Benn, conducted a site visit to assess the ongoing works. They were accompanied by Permanent Secretary Bishram Kuppen, Chief Executive Officer of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA), Dr Martin Pertab and Regional Chairman Devin Mohan.
According to a post from the ministry, the 102-acre development is currently a hive of activity, with multiple contractors working simultaneously across six lots to prepare the area for hundreds of prospective homeowners.
The project is focused on delivering critical infrastructure, including a robust drainage system and heavy-duty access roads, to support sustainable residential development.
Key components of the works include the construction of a strategic concrete access bridge and approximately 9.7 kilometres of roadway spread across five distinct lots.
The roads are being developed with a loam surface to establish a solid base for future upgrades. In addition, reinforced concrete drains and comprehensive pipework installations are being implemented to ensure effective water management and utility access throughout the scheme.
The Hoff Van Aurich development is intended to meet the growing demand for affordable housing in Region Two, and will provide more than 400 residential house lots designed to support a modern and well-planned community.
Land allocation under the scheme is already underway. In July 2025, the ministry’s flagship ‘Dream Realised’ housing drive saw the distribution of lots to an initial 250 families, with further allocations expected as infrastructural works continue.
The ministers’ site visit underscored the government’s commitment to ensuring that all essential infrastructures, including road and water access, is fully in place before residents commence construction on their homes. The project forms part of the administration’s broader housing agenda to expand access to land ownership and deliver sustainable, serviced communities across the country
