In a major move to expand homeownership opportunities across the Essequibo Coast, the Ministry of Housing and Water today officially opened a new housing development area at Hoff Van Aurich, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), where more than 400 residential lots will be allocated to qualified applicants.
The announcement was made by Housing and Water Minister Collin Croal during a ‘Dream Realised’ event held at the ministry’s regional office in Anna Regina.
According to Minister Croal, the Hoff Van Aurich location marks the third active housing development site in Region Two. The area spans approximately 104 acres and is located just 1.5 miles from the main public road, making it easily accessible for future homeowners.
Beneficiaries will be persons who had applied to the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) on or before December 31, 2024.
“If you applied this year, you will be served in sequence. The staff is working with a numbering system to serve everyone fairly,” the minister said.
Minister Croal also pointed out that technical teams are already conducting surveys in the vicinity to identify additional lands for future expansion.
He further assured residents that infrastructure such as roads, drainage, and utilities will follow, as part of the Government’s integrated planning model for new housing schemes.
“Every area has its plan. Ownership and infrastructure go hand-in-hand before we can move forward. That’s how we’re approaching housing development in Region Two,” Croal noted.
The Hoff Van Aurich housing scheme adds to an already significant footprint of development along the Essequibo Coast. With more than 53,000 house lots already allocated countrywide under the PPP/C administration, Minister Croal affirmed that the housing programme will continue aggressively in the region.
“Housing is not going anywhere. It is not dependent on an election on September 1st…. once there is a People’s Progressive Party/Civic Government, there will be a continued housing programme in our country,” Croal said.
He reminded residents that the Government’s housing drive is not just about allocation, but about improving livelihoods and creating economic opportunities for future generations.
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