Housing, Infrastructure and Environment 

Sustainable Physical Development that Prioritises Affordable Housing, Ensures Resilient Infrastructure and Protects Nature

The Cayman Islands Government is focused on delivering sustainable development that addresses the needs of Caymanian families and communities. This includes increasing access to quality, affordable housing, investing in resilient infrastructure, modernising roads and transport systems, maintaining public spaces, and protecting the natural environment for current and future generations.  

This Broad Outcome brings together efforts across housing, infrastructure, transport and environmental management to support safe, connected and sustainable communities. It focuses on strengthening community resilience, improving and expanding road networks to reduce congestion and enhance road safety, developing more efficient and reliable public transport options, maintaining and upgrading public spaces, and supporting responsible development. It also includes enhancing critical infrastructure such as air and cargo ports to support connectivity and economic activity. 

By taking a balanced and forward-looking approach, Government is working to improve quality of life, support long-term prosperity, and preserve Cayman’s natural environment while building communities that are secure, resilient and fit for the future. 

How Government Is Delivering This Priority 

  1. Affordable and accessible housing: Enhance family stability through increased supply of housing units that are within the financial reach of Caymanians.

  2. Modern, resilient infrastructure: Invest in resilient infrastructure such as roads, air and cargo ports, the undersea cable and public transport.

  3. Protect nature and preserve our natural heritage: Implement sustainable environmental initiatives to address issues such as beach erosion and climate change.  

Specific Outcomes 

Implement a national housing policy and aligned housing systems across Grand Cayman and the Sister Islands to address housing security for all residents. 
Ensure an increased supply of affordable housing units. 
Update and adopt a National Development Plan supported by updated development and planning legislation. 
Ensure the Cayman Islands has modern, fit-for-purpose and future-ready infrastructure systems including transport, utilities and telecomms. 
Develop and implement the priority aspects of the national energy policy including accelerating the adoption of renewable and transitional sources of energy to lower costs for consumers. 
Develop and implement a national coastal management strategy, with a priority focus on historical issues such as acute beach erosion. 
Develop and implement a sustainable, cost-effective waste management strategy and plan. 
Maintain healthy populations of key species through close monitoring. 
Develop and implement a national stormwater management strategy to protect residents. 
Implement the priority aspects of the National Climate Change Policy. 
Expand the number of nationally and internationally protected areas and or national parks. 
Ensure accessible, well-maintained public buildings, essential infrastructure, parks and greenspaces to preserve their value and enhance community well-being. 

Key Projects and Initiatives

Build Affordable Housing:
developing and allocating housing for eligible Caymanians
 
 
Launch Home Assisted Mortgage: 
assisting first-time and low-income Caymanian homebuyers in accessing mortgage financing through government guarantees.  
Expand Home Energy Efficient Retrofit: 
helping more Caymanians reduce their energy consumption through education and energy efficiency retrofits. 
Advance Road Infrastructure: 
delivering long-term road planning, traffic engineering, and modelling, such as the East-West Arterial extension. 
 
 
Launch Sister Islands Initiative:
developing infrastructure to improve resilience and support sustainable growth in Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. 
 
Update the National Development Plan: 
modernising development planning through an updated national plan and supporting legislation for long-term prosperity. 
Conduct Public-Sector Building Audits: 
analysing energy use, identifying opportunities for improvement and developing recommendations for savings. 
 
Implement National Beach Resilience Plan: 
developing sustainable coastal protection and replenishment with private-sector partnerships. 
 
 
Develop Hawksbill Species Conservation Plan: 
saving the hawksbill turtle from extinction.
 
Address Waste Management: 
implementing a sustainable, cost-effective waste management strategy and plan, inclusive of reuse, recycle and composting initiatives. 

Priority in Progress 

National Climate Change Policy

The National Climate Change Policy (2024-2050) outlines a 26-year plan and addresses identified climate risks in a proactive and impactful way (adaptation), while reducing the country’s contributions to greenhouse gases (mitigation).

National Tree Planting Programme

The National Tree Planting Programme’s mission is to plant, nurture, and protect native and culturally significant trees across the Cayman Islands. The programme’s long-term goal is to protect biodiversity and develop a society that has a positive relationship with trees.

News

Strategic Priorities 2026-2028

This priority is one of seven strategic areas guiding the Government's work from 2026 to 2028. Sustainable physical development underpins nearly every other national priority. Safe communities, well-connected islands and a protected environment create the conditions for health, economic growth and quality of life to flourish together. 

Read the full Strategic Policy Statement 2026-2028
 
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