# Aruba building permit and public works reforms > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/aruba-building-permit-and-public-works-reforms > Updated: 2026-08-21T16:33:08.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Aruba’s Minister of Public Works, René Herdé, has initiated a series of reforms to address significant delays in the island’s building permit process and broader concerns regarding government services. Following criticism from business representatives at Comerciantenan Uni di Aruba regarding construction approval wait times exceeding six months, the ministry identified poor inter-departmental coordination, staffing shortages, and outdated technology as primary causes for the delays. To resolve these issues, the government is reorganizing departments to modernize procedures through digital systems and staff training. Additionally, Minister Herdé has launched a transparency initiative to improve communication with stakeholders such as the Aruba Chamber of Commerce and the Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association. This initiative includes the ‘Info di Infra’ program, which allows residents to provide direct feedback and questions to the ministry to help identify and address systemic problems. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: Aruba Public Works Minister launches transparency initiative Aruba's Public Works Minister René Herdé is launching a transparency initiative to address concerns over permit delays and road conditions through increased stakeholder engagement. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aruba-public-works-minister-launches-transparency-initiative ### 2026-08-21: Aruba to overhaul building permit process following major delays Aruba is overhauling its building permit process to address delays of six months or more caused by poor coordination, staffing shortages, and outdated technology. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aruba-to-overhaul-building-permit-process-following-major-delays --- Cite as: Aruba building permit and public works reforms. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/aruba-building-permit-and-public-works-reforms