Philipsburg:--- Commissioner of housing William Marlin said the island government is planning to submit a dossier for funding to build some more social homes. Marlin said the department of new works is currently working on the plans which is aimed at building at least 30 three bedroom homes for families that needs them most. These homes will be rented at affordable prices.
The housing commissioner said the intention is to construct at least 60 of these homes but they have opted to start with 30 for in the phase. USONA he said is soon to approve the funding since St. Maarten still has 3.4 million guilders available for social housing.
