CONSTRUCTION of three-bedroom houses at the Leonora/Groenveldt Housing Scheme, Region Three, has reached approximately 65 per cent completion, as the Government presses ahead with its national housing programme.
Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, on Friday led a site visit to assess the progress of works and engage contractors executing the project. He was accompanied by Minister within the Ministry, Vanessa Benn; Permanent Secretary, Bishram Kuppen; Senior Engineer, Randolph Hunte and other technical staff.
During the visit, Minister Croal disclosed that 115 flat, three-bedroom concrete houses are currently under construction by a pool of 19 local contractors from Region Three. The units, each measuring 1,013 square feet, are being outfitted with living, kitchen and dining areas, one bathroom, and both front and back patios.
He expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work, noting, “We are particularly pleased with the progress and the improved quality of work being delivered by this pool of local contractors.”
The minister urged contractors to sustain the momentum and adhere strictly to established timelines to ensure timely completion for allottees awaiting their homes.
Croal emphasised that Region Three remains a critical focus area under the Government’s broader plan to deliver 40,000 homes nationwide over the coming years.
In addition to the concrete three-bedroom houses, the scheme also includes the construction of young professional homes and modular housing units to cater to varying income groups and housing needs.
“Region Three, alongside Region Four, will see some of the largest investments under the housing programme,” the minister said, adding that the initiative encompasses new allocations, the clearing of existing backlogs and the construction of a substantial number of housing units.
He further highlighted the rollout of modular and prefabricated housing solutions, many of which are being undertaken by local builders.
According to the minister, the continued expansion of housing developments along the West Coast of Demerara, coupled with large-scale projects at Wales, is expected to create employment, stimulate the construction sector, and expand access to home ownership for Guyanese families.
