PROPOSALS are being evaluated for the financing and development of several key components of Silica City along the Soesdyke-Linden highway, with plans for the construction of healthcare and innovation hubs.
This was according to Chief Executive Officer of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA), Dr. Martin Pertab, during the launch of the 2026 National Building Expo last week. He said: “Currently, proposals are being evaluated for the design, finance, and development of a world-class healthcare and innovation hub that would include a state-of-the-art hospital, medical research and innovation facility, a university campus, residential communities, commercial amenities, and extensive green and recreational space.” Back in August 2024, the government partnered with the University of Miami to complete the comprehensive plan for Silica City. It was during building expo when the master plan for the city was unveiled, showcasing all the cutting-edge technologies and other amenities it will have.
CH&PA CEO, Dr. Martin Pertab
The city will represent a significant step forward in Guyana’s developmental strategy for a sustainable and climate-smart future. It is set to emerge as the most desirable area for ecologically conscious living.
Recreational parks, community centres, buildings, an electrical system, and multi-specialty healthcare will all be part of the city, creating an atmosphere that improves enjoyment, productivity and well-being.
“This project reflects our commitment to not only build for today, but [for] generations to come, providing world-class amenities accessible to the Guyanese people,” Dr. Pertab said.
In the first phase of the project, some 110 homes are being constructed with four architectural designs, and allocation of the houses has underway.
There are 75 flat housing units and 35 elevated ones. The flat houses are priced between $25,200,603 and $25,290,178, while the elevated ones cost approximately $33,980,153 to $34,450,145.
Once completed, Silica City will be outfitted with the newest energy-saving technologies for wastewater management, energy management and water conservation.
To this end, Dr. Pertab noted that the CH&PA has been exploring emerging technologies to ensure sustainability in all projects.
“As we build more houses, communities, and infrastructure, we are also mindful of how we build. We have realised that our foreign housing challenges and those of tomorrow cannot be solved using yesterday’s method alone,” he said adding: “This is why innovation has become a central pillar of our development strategy today. We are actively exploring modern construction technologies, including modular prefabricated housing solutions.”
Silica City is also being designed to include condominiums and townhouses, offering a distinct alternative to the homes currently under construction in the first phase.
The project team had begun works back in 2025 on infrastructural designs to support the next phase, which is expected to meet the demand of the Guyanese Diaspora, with many expressing strong interest in returning home.
