July 23, 2009 … The first phase of US $10 million housing project at North Sound has begun.

Carlos Browne, Housing Consultant within the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing & the Environment said so far, all surveys have been completed.

Excavation, clearing and earthwork are also being carried out. In the meantime, Browne said the foundation is set for the installing of infrastructure to include roads, drainage and sewage treatment plants.

The project which begun approximately 3-weeks ago would be constructed in three phases.

The first phase, involves the construction of seventy –six homes, inclusive of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and duplexes.

The cost of the homes range from $170,000 to $215,000.

These homes would be built in a model community with modern amenities.

The first phase will take approximately 12-months to complete.

The homes will be built in four styles; they are Arora, Choroni, and Cuyagua A & B.

Approximately 90 –percent local labourers would be utilized along with the Venezuelan technical team.

The North Sound project was conceived out of a bi-lateral agreement, between the Government of Venezuela and the Government of Antigua & Barbuda.

Housing Minister Hilson Baptiste has been instrumental in the sourcing of funds for the North Sound residential community

Ms. Onika Campbell
Communications Co-ordinator
Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing & The Environment