Antigua and Barbuda to establish Demolition Unit for derelict buildings, create Social Housing Development Fund

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Demolition Unit

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 The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda this week continued discussions on a national housing renewal initiative aimed at replacing derelict structures, expanding the delivery of affordable housing using modern construction techniques, and enhancing inter-agency collaboration in housing and social development.

As part of this initiative, the Cabinet approved the creation of a Social Housing Development Fund with an initial injection of $3 million.]

The government will also acquire a block plant to produce construction blocks to be sold at concessional rates to low-income and vulnerable citizens.

In tandem with housing renewal, a dedicated unit will be established to demolish derelict buildings across the country, working closely with the Central Board of Health, the Ministry of Social Transformation, the National Solid Waste Management Authority, and the Development Control Authority.

Cabinet further emphasized the planting of fruit and ornamental trees, pledging support to the Ministry of Agriculture, the Department of the Environment, and National Housing to meet the target of planting one million trees annually.

The government is also accelerating efforts to clean and beautify the nation. Excavators, heavy-duty trucks, and other equipment have been mobilized to assist in monthly community clean-up campaigns.

Complementing these physical improvements, public education initiatives will promote proper waste disposal, recycling, and civic participation, reinforcing that maintaining a clean, green, and healthy country is a shared responsibility.

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7 COMMENTS

  1. Finally, some real action on housing! Replacing old buildings and giving low-income families access to affordable materials is a big step forward.

  2. The demolition unit and community clean-up campaigns show they’re serious about making our towns safer and cleaner. Exciting to see.

  3. I’m crying tears of joy!! Finally my vision for my beloved island is being brought to life. I pray that is brought to full fruition and that the Almighty deals with anyone if they badmindedly get in the way of this progress. May the ministers, their staffs and my beloved Prime Minister Browne be blessed, encouraged and strengthened as they proceed to bless the less fortunate and by so doing uplift and improve the entire nation.

  4. Blessed Love a beautiful concept in present & future Endeavors …UNITY LIVE as ONE..STAY FOCUS..I trust we see this TRUTH..and it REMAINS in OUR LEGACIES ..CLEANINESS is GODLINESS..
    Blessed LOVE

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