𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐎𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟓𝟎𝟎𝟎+ 𝐋𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐁𝐃

𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 – Infrastructure works are ongoing in several schemes on the East Bank of Demerara, for more than 5,000 low, moderate and middle-income residential house lots and industrial/commercial lots, spanning some 1,700 acres of land.€17.46

billion and include access roads, bridges, culverts, water distribution systems and drainage networks. Upon completion, the allotteeThe works being undertaken amount to some $19 billion and include access roads, bridges, culverts, water distribution systems and drainage networks. Upon completion, the allottees will be able to access their lands.

On Tuesday, the Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal and Deputy Director of Projects at the Central Housing & Planning Authority, Mr. Intakab Indarjeet inspected the projects.

The team first visited Block 1 Great Diamond, where over 1,100 house lots have been allocated. Minister Croal emphasized the strategic location of this area, as it is in close proximity to the Eccles to Great Diamond Highway, which upon completion will provide easier navigation between the East Bank of Demerara and Georgetown. Meanwhile, for Block 7 Great Diamond (approx. 750 house lots) and Block 11 Golden Grove (approx. 650 house lots), which are situated adjacently, Minister Croal said that the future alignment for the Ogle Bypass Road will be nearby.

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