Interior pictures of the Government’s new emergency modular homes have been released by the Ministry of Housing and Municipalities.

The units have been procured as emergency housing and aim to provide quality accommodation for those in urgent need.

They are set to be placed on Boaz Island, Sandys, and are being stored at Morgans Point, Southampton, until the 0.64-acre site is ready.

Zane DeSilva, the Minister of Housing and Municipalities, was joined by fellow cabinet members this month to visit the homes and receive an update on the Government's affordable housing programme.

Mr DeSilva said: “It was important for my cabinet colleagues to see these modular homes first-hand and understand the role they will play in strengthening Bermuda's emergency housing capacity.

“While we are completing the remaining approvals required for their installation at Boaz Island, our focus remains firmly on delivering long-term housing solutions that will make a meaningful difference for Bermudian families.”

The minister noted that, while work continues to finalise the Boaz Island project, the ministry is progressing major housing developments, including the construction of 194 precast homes and more than 40 residential units at Channel House.

Construction on both developments is expected to commence this year, with the homes scheduled to be ready for occupancy in 2027.

The Ministry of Housing and Municipalities said it remained “committed to increasing Bermuda's supply of quality, affordable housing through a combination of emergency accommodation and larger residential developments”.