Silica City housing nears completion as Govt advances housing plan along Soesdyke-Linden Highway  

The Government of Guyana has accelerated its national housing programme, as it directs its attention to the Soesdyke–Linden corridor, with the rollout of plans for the Silica City Project, reinforcing its commitment to expanding home ownership, developing new communities across the country, and improving the standard of living of the Guyanese people.

Speaking at the launch of the Hyde Park (Yarrowkabra) Homestead Project, Housing Minister Collin Croal said that it is part of a broader strategy to allow access to homes along the highway for young people, low-income families, women-led households and vulnerable families.

“On the highway alone, on this Linden Highway, right now, if I am to quantify the level of investment that we have, it’s a minimum of [GY]$7.5 billion on the Linden-Soesdyke Highway,” he declared.

Designed with both liveability and community in mind, Silica City will feature modern homes, schools, healthcare facilities, and community spaces. Urban planners and project coordinators highlighted the city’s accessibility and thoughtful layout.

Minister Croal, speaking on current investments, cited Silica City as a key project, noting that Phase One involves significant infrastructure development alongside ongoing housing construction. Contracts for Phase Two have already been awarded, representing further major investment in infrastructure.

The official stated, “In terms of investment as I speak, the first we have is a silica city. In phase one, for the infrastructure, we have an investment of about $1.2 billion. And then if you take into consideration that we have 110 houses under construction, we’re talking about another $1.2 billion investment. So that’s 110 young professional houses. We have already awarded phase 2 in Silica City, and that’s another $2.9 billion. This is infrastructure work.”

As previously reported, the Head of State, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, stated that Silica City will feature 15,000 families and an emphasis on technology, wellness and environmental sustainability.

“Silica City, a city that will be built for 15,000 families. It’s not only a city; it’s a way of life. It’s going to extend life expectancy naturally because of the infrastructure and the way in which the city will be built. Focusing on mental health, wellness, technology, and self-sufficiency. This is what we’re building,” President Ali added.