Silica City Development Timeline
Full vision revealed at Building Expo
August
President Ali unveils the Silica City master plan at the 2024 International Building Expo, declaring the city will be fully realised by 2030 as a sustainable, smart, environmentally-friendly urban centre for Guyana.
74 homes actively under construction
June
Minister Croal reports that 74 of the first 100 young professional homes are actively under construction at Silica City, with infrastructure works progressing on schedule and investor interest growing.
First 100 homes break ground
April
Physical construction of the first 100 young professional homes officially begins at Silica City, marking a decisive shift from years of planning, consultation, and contracting into active on-site building.
Draft master plan due mid-2024
February
Minister Susan Rodrigues confirms the Silica City draft masterplan will be ready by mid-2024, with global expertise being actively channelled into the project to ensure it meets international smart city standards.
University of Miami signs agreement
November
Government, the Guyana Innovation Group, and the University of Miami formalise a historic partnership to develop the master plan for Silica City — a transformative agreement led by University President Dr. Julio Frank.
Infrastructure moving apace
August
Minister Croal reports that infrastructure works at Silica City are advancing well and signals the project is open to investors, reflecting growing on-the-ground momentum and government confidence in delivery.
Public consultations launched
March
Government launches public consultation on Silica City's development, including a community meeting at Kuru Kururu to engage residents near the project site and gather input for the planning process.
$2.1 billion contract inked
February
A landmark $2.1 billion contract is formally signed at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre as part of the Housing Ministry's $56 billion 2023 work programme — making Silica City's first phase officially contracted.
First 109 acres cleared
January
Preliminary and land-clearing works begin on January 14 on the first 109 acres of Silica City, paving the way for the construction of the first 100 homes and marking the project's physical start on site.
Yeachon pitches 7-year blueprint
November
South Korean firm Yeachon Architect and Urban Planners presents a comprehensive seven-year development plan for a carbon-free Silica City, featuring smart agriculture, renewable energy systems, and modern transport infrastructure.
Innovation Village concept unveiled
September
Government enters negotiations with MIT and Singapore's Dar Group on developing an Innovation Village within Silica City — designed to connect Guyanese start-ups with leading global companies and research institutions.
City positioned as climate response
July
Government formally positions Silica City as a transformational answer to climate change and national growth, tying it to the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) and UN Sustainable Development Goal 11.
Silica City presented to the world
April
Minister Collin Croal addresses the UN High-Level Meeting on the New Urban Agenda in New York, presenting Silica City as part of Guyana's aggressive, sustainable housing programme on the global stage.
Budget 2022 features Silica City
February
Minister Croal highlights Silica City during Budget 2022 debates, framing the project as a direct response to non-coastal urban migration and the country's climate change mitigation priorities.
Infrastructure works set for 2023
December
Minister Croal publicly announces that infrastructure works and house construction at Silica City will commence in 2023, laying out the government's detailed work programme for the first phase of the smart city.
Guyana engages Mexican investors
December
The Government of Guyana began engaging international investors and developers for Silica City, positioning it as a future smart city with modern housing, business districts, tourism zones, and advanced infrastructure connected to the new highway corridor.
Silica City Reintroduced Under National Transformation Plans
August
Following the 2020 elections, Mohamed Irfaan Ali officially revived the vision for Silica City as part of Guyana’s long-term national development strategy. The project was positioned as a future-ready smart city aimed at supporting rapid economic growth driven by the country’s expanding oil and gas sector.
Silica City Concept First Introduced
The idea for Silica City was first introduced by Mohamed Irfaan Ali during his tenure as Minister of Housing and Water. The project was envisioned as a modern inland smart city designed to support Guyana’s future growth, reduce coastal congestion, and provide a climate-resilient urban alternative to Georgetown.
As early discussions emerged, the vision focused on sustainable housing, smart infrastructure, economic diversification, and long-term national development planning for future generations.
Silica City — the original vision
Guyana's first smart urban centre is conceived as a climate-resilient highland settlement along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, envisioned as a renewable-energy-powered city built on the Low Carbon Development Strategy.
2009 The Vision Begins
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