Ten Warapoka families to get homes from gov’t

Residents of Warapoka during the meeting (Ministry of Housing and Water photo)
Residents of Warapoka during the meeting (Ministry of Housing and Water photo)

Ten families from Warapoka in the Moruca Sub-District, Region One, are set to benefit from new homes totalling $40 million through the government’s Hinterland Housing programme.

Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, revealed this during his visit to the community yesterday, the Department of Public Information (DPI) reported.

He was accompanied by Hinterland Housing Project Engineer, Cy Rodrigues and Regional Vice Chairperson, Anansha Peters.

The Village Council will begin the selection process promptly, DPI said. The homes will be elevated structures measuring 20×25 ft. Each home will have four rooms, washroom facilities, and a 6 x10 ft verandah.