New housing developments are to be initiated this year in Perseverance, Stewartville, Cummings Lodge, Prospect, Williamsburg and Amelia’s Ward, among other areas, according to Finance Minister Winston Jordan, who says government will seek to continue establishing “cohesive” communities.
“…The government will forge ahead with its programme of establishing cohesive communities in which serviced lots, other social infrastructure and amenities including green spaces, parks and recreational facilities, are provided to ensure an improved quality of life,” Jordan told the House during his presentation of the proposed 2016 national budget.
According to Jordan, last year the government spent $1.9 billion on infrastructural improvements in housing schemes, while 74 turn-key homes were built and over 4,000 land titles were distributed. The high rate of possession of
