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First Industrialized Homes Arrive in Biobío

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• Families from the Juan Bautista housing committee celebrate the installation of their new homes, marking a milestone in the region's housing construction.

With the arrival of the first trucks loaded with industrialized homes, families from the Juan Bautista housing committee in the Biobío province witnessed a historic moment. This innovative construction method, which promises speed and quality, is being implemented for the first time in the region as part of a housing development and is included in the Housing Emergency Plan of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (Minvu).

Esterlinda Beltrán, one of the beneficiaries, expressed her immense joy at seeing a project that once seemed unattainable come to life. The choice of industrialized housing was based on the promise of faster delivery compared to traditional construction, without sacrificing quality. These homes, nearly 59 square meters in size, feature a living-dining area, kitchen, bathroom, and three bedrooms, while also meeting energy efficiency and thermal insulation requirements.

The Regional Ministerial Secretary (Seremi) of Housing and Urban Development, Claudia Toledo, emphasized that this is the first project of its kind in the region and the Biobío province. Álvaro Greene, commercial manager of Patagual Home, the manufacturing company, noted that the homes come with higher-than-standard finishes, including installed flooring and a completed bathroom, ensuring immediate habitability.

The Provincial Presidential Delegate, Paulina Purrán, highlighted the commitment of President Boric and the Seremi of Housing to advance the Housing Emergency Plan, which aims to deliver 18,896 homes. Mayor Pablo Urrutia and the committee president, Sylvia Aguilera, also expressed their gratitude and satisfaction with the Government's swift response, ending a 40-year wait.

All homes are expected to be delivered by May of next year, allowing families to enjoy what was once just a dream. Four more homes will be installed next week, with the remaining six set for October, while the only family that opted for conventional construction will see their home progress in parallel.