Several Berbicians became homeowners yesterday as they received keys to their new low-income homes at the Hampshire Housing Scheme in Region Six.
Chief Executive Officer of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), Sherwyn Greaves presented the keys to the beneficiaries. Other senior officials from CH&PA were also present.
A release from the CH&PA said that the Hampshire scheme encompasses a total of 100 homes. Each dwelling has dimensions of 20×30 feet (600 square feet) and features two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and sanitary facilities.
Mohamed Nazir and his spouse, Bebe Fatima Reasat, emphasized the significance of this achievement, as they have been renting for nearly eight years. They eagerly anticipate channelling their rental expenses towards other endeavours.
“It’s a great achievement for example the money that was going to rent it could always come in to do something else […] it can even be additional savings for my kids for their future for their studies,” Nazir said.
Meanwhile, young Malica Moore expressed her satisfaction at the government’s commitment to promoting homeownership for young professionals like herself, the release said.
The Hampshire Housing Scheme is already fully equipped with essential utilities, including electricity and water, and has benefited from first-phase infrastructure development, such as access roads, drainage, and culverts.
The construction of these homes were supervised by the CH&PA’s Projects Department.
