PRB Commences Work at Lagilagi Housing Estate
“We have received very positive responses from the residents. Now PRB will complete the incomplete buildings left by those that had been managing the Estate before.”
Sunday 18 February 2024 | 16:01
The Public Rental Board (PRB) have commenced their work at the Lagilagi Housing Estate in Samabula.
PRB general manager Timoci Naleba said residents of Jittu Estate, who have waited over a decade for affordable housing will be able to purchase their new homes this year.
PRB took charge of the Lagilagi Housing project in January after the Cabinet endorsed PRB’s involvement for the project initially led by the People’s Community Network Charitable Trust.
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The project, which was spearheaded ten years ago, aimed to provide low-cost housing units to Jittu Estate residents living in informal settlements.
“We have commenced work,” Mr Naleba confirmed.
Lagilagi Housing in Jittu Estate, Samabula. Photo: Laiseana Nasiga
“We have received very positive responses from the residents. Now PRB will complete the incomplete buildings left by those that had been managing the Estate before.”
Mr Naleba has also made it clear that PRB will prioritize allocating the new units to those residents living in the Jittu squatter area and are most in need.
“There are 36 new flats and we are focused on completing the works on them before July this year.”
“People who are earning a collective income of $30,000 and below and have never owned a home will be prioritized.”
He also mentioned that 117 unitShave been completed till date since its establishment in 2015.
Ministry of Housing
Meanwhile, Ministry of Housing Permanent Secretary, Manasa Lesuma held a consultation with residents of Lagilagi Housing and Jittu estate residents last week.
During the consultation, Mr Lesuma took the opportunity and updated residents on the progress of the project and to answer their questions.
He said the PRB is mandated to manage and allocate the housing units, and it will be responsible for the completion and allocation of the Lagilagi Housing units.
He added the Ministry is committed to working with the PRB to ensure that the Lagilagi Housing project is completed to a high standard and th at it provides much-needed affordable housing for the people of Jittu Estate.
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