Another commitment fulfilled as Lethem residents get keys to $3M clay brick houses

The government has several initiatives to ensure that the massive housing drive benefit citizens across the country.

These homes are part of the first 48 houses at Tabatinga and Culvert City, and contracts were signed for another 40 which are being constructed at Poke Bridge.

The minister said part of the economic development at Lethem is ensuring that the residents can benefit. And so, the construction materials were sourced from the border town.

For the construction works, timber, blocks and sand were supplied from communities such as Kwatamang, Shulinab, Shea, Moco Moco, St. Ignatius, and Surama.

“Therefore, in one project for these houses that we are handing over to the you, have the involvement of over seven villages, seven communities are earning for themselves,”the housing minister said.

He added that the housing development in Region Nine paves the way for greater community development and investments within the region.

“We also want to remind that, in the Track ‘A’ Lethem, new housing areas were all developed under this current government. It is an opportunity for 650 persons to build their own homes in that housing area.

“That’s a huge opportunity for a huge community startup,” he said.

Croal subsequently conducted a visit to Poke Bridge where several persons were able to identify their houselots. The minister said part of his visit was to ensure that issues affecting the residents are addressed in an effective manner.