Housing units handed over in Cochrane

Dominica’s housing revolution programme has touched another ten families from the village of Cochrane.

The new homeowners received keys to their new homes at a handing over ceremony. The project is the result of the partnership between the Government of Dominica and Sustainable Housing Solutions.

The single unit homes are estimated at a cost of more than two hundred thousand dollars.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit stated that this is one of the ways that the government has chosen to tackle the issue of poverty in the country.

“I am of the view that one of the ways to address poverty is through housing. Once you have decent accommodation with access to amenities, your standard of living will automatically improve.”

Skerrit told beneficiaries to be proud and happy to have a home of their own.

“Today, you will have a piece of Dominica, not only a piece, but you will have a home on that piece to call yours. This government is building a sense of pride, a sense of belonging in our people.”

Member of the Parliament for the Roseau Valley Constituency, Dr Irving McIntyre urged recipients to take advantage of the opportunities that the new homes have afforded them.

“You owning a house provides comfort and safety but most importantly it is an opportunity to make a home and build a family.”

Meanwhile, Representative of Sustainable Housing Solutions Ltd., Mr Ismael Hewitt explained that all the homes were built to withstand hurricane force winds as well as seismic activities.

“All these homes are built as fully-engineered concrete structures including a concrete roof which is energy efficient and keep the homes cool inside. They are also designed to withstand the intensity of a cat 5 hurricanes and seismic conditions thereby ensuring safety and peace of mind to the residents.”

Families who received keys to their new homes expressed their heartfelt gratitude.