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200 modern houses taking shape at Palmyra
— 100 to be ready by Christmas
(Kaieteur News) – Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to transforming land allocations into real homeownership opportunities for Guyanese families. During a site visit to Palmyra Village, Region Six, on Friday, Minister Croal inspected progress on the government’s flagship housing project, which will deliver 200 modern, three-bedroom homes at a cost of $13.5 million, inclusive of land and house, the Department of Public Information (DPI) reported.
Some of the homes under construction at the new Palmyra housing development
According to DPI, to date, 20 homes have been completed, while another 80 are nearing completion. By December, 100 families are expected to move into their new homes, just in time to celebrate Christmas under their own roof. “This is where we want to push persons in the direction of owning their home quickly. They don’t have to go through the hassle,” Minister Croal stated.
He explained that the ministry is introducing new housing designs under its latest Expression of Interest, allowing future homeowners to bring their own architectural plans once they meet size requirements. “We want people to be innovative, and that’s why we’ve gone for modular homes,” he added.
Minister Croal underscored that the focus has shifted from merely allocating house lots to providing affordable, move-in-ready homes, in keeping with President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s vision of delivering 40,000 house lots in this term.
The Palmyra project forms part of a broader housing expansion drive across Regions Five and Six, aimed at creating jobs, stimulating local economies, and improving living standards. The Ministry continues to work with private contractors, local banks, and utility companies to fast-track roads, water, and electricity infrastructure. Over the past five years, the government has built more than 4,000 homes nationwide, a milestone Minister Croal said demonstrates the administration’s commitment to building communities, not just houses.
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Yes, from these picture, these are Modern Homes.
No Latrines/Outhouse is seen. We are moving up.
I see power poles-gone are the days of hurricane/wall kerosene lamps.
What I notice is the base could have been filled HIGHER to prevent
flooding, if no adequate draining is developed. Maybe that is in plans.
Palmyra is becoming developed – gone are the cane fields ?