Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, today inspected the construction of 100 low-income homes at the Le Reconnaissance Housing Development, East Coast Demerara.
A release from his ministry said that the two-bedroom units, valued at $5.6 million each, are approximately 15 per cent complete and are expected to be completed by the end of January 2027. All 100 units have already been allocated.
Eight contractors are currently undertaking the works, with more than 120 workers employed on the project.
Croal said the development forms part of the Government’s broader approach to increasing the supply of constructed homes, particularly as more applicants are expressing a preference for completed units rather than residential lots alone.
“The demand for built units is high, and we have moved beyond just speaking about allocations. There are many persons who are working and want to have the finished product,” Croal said, according to the release.
Croal also highlighted the employment opportunities being generated through the project. He noted that contractors continue to require additional skilled workers, including masons, demonstrating the wider economic benefits of the Government’s housing programme.
The Minister added that another housing initiative will soon be announced to support persons who already own land but require assistance accessing contractors to construct their homes.
Overall, approximately 175 low-income homes form part of the housing programme at Le Reconnaissance. The 100 units currently under construction complement an earlier block of 75 homes.
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