1,000 House Lots Allocated at Moleson Creek

October 19, 2024 — The first 1,000 house lots at the Moleson Creek Housing Development (Phase 1 and 2) in Region Six have been allocated to Berbicians yesterday as part of the ‘Dream Realised’ Housing Drive.

The allocation event, spearheaded by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, and CEO of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), Mr. Sherwyn Greaves, took place at the Classic International Hotel’s parking lot in Corriverton.

According to Mr. Greaves, the Moleson Creek project spans approximately 1,000 acres and is strategically located near the site of the future bridge connecting Guyana and Suriname.

The development will not only offer residential lots but will also include schools, government offices, commercial spaces, and recreational facilities.

Mr. Greaves noted that this model will be replicated across the country as part of the government’s larger housing strategy.

Minister Croal reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing sustainable housing developments, emphasizing that Moleson Creek is poised to become a “hub for future development” in Region Six.

“With commercial and other development set to happen within that area, Moleson Creek itself will become part of the region’s growth,” Minister Croal stated.

The Minister also highlighted the government’s efforts to address the growing housing demand in Region Six, where around 7,000 housing applications are pending.

From 2020 to 2024, 1,354 lots were allocated in the region, a marked increase from the 383 lots distributed by the previous administration over five years. Today’s distribution adds 1,000 house lots, with Phase 1 and 2 expected to yield around 2,500 residential lots.

Minister Croal also underscored the government’s target of allocating 50,000 house lots by 2025, with a current total of 36,693 allocations. “We are well on our way to achieving our goal,” he said, referencing the government’s annual goal of distributing 10,000 lots from 2020-2025.

The Minister further provided updates on the government’s $3.2 billion investment in the No. 75 and 76 Housing Schemes. Infrastructure work in these areas is expected to be completed in two months, enabling allottees who have not yet accessed their plots to do so. Efforts are also being made to ensure that allottees receive their ownership documents.

In addition to housing, Minister Croal announced several water infrastructure projects aimed at improving access to treated water.

A new well is being constructed at Mara, inline filters are being installed for 3,500 households across multiple communities, and a 300 KW solar farm is being built at Port Mourant.

A new well will also be constructed at Adventure as part of the government’s broader plan to achieve 100% access to treated water along the coast.