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38.
The Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard will continue to improve its physical
infrastructure and acquire new vessels over the next three (3) years in order to provide safety and
security within the nations maritime boundaries. The major activities to be implemented will
include:
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supply and delivery of High Speed Inboard Diesel Interceptors for the provision of
reliable surveillance
•
establishment of a Coast Guard base at Charlotteville, Tobago
•
construction of Bachelors Quarters and male and female Junior Rates dormitory,
and upgrade All Ranks Facility at Staubles Bay
•
procurement of vehicles including fuel trucks and long wheel base vehicles
•
upgrade of Coast Guard Facilities
•
purchase of furniture and furnishings for facilities at Staubles Bay and Galeota
•
construction and installation of an antenna tower at Morne St. Catherine
•
purchase of Specialised Equipment for the Coast Guard
39.
The Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard will require approximately $293.6 million in the
next three (3) years to implement these activities.
40.
Funding totaling $194 million will also be provided for the upgrade and expansion of the
Trinidad and Tobago Fire Services facilities. Construction of Fire Stations will be completed at
Arouca, Chaguaramas, San Fernando, Woodbrook, Mayaro, Penal and Black Rock. The upgrade
of Fire Stations will also be completed at Couva and Arima.
41.
Over the 2014-2016 period, the Trinidad and Tobago Air Guard will focus on:
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the purchase of vehicles including forklifts and long wheel based vehicles
•
the upgrade of the Piarco Air Wing to Air Guard Base
•
the development of additional land at the Air Guard Headquarters to provide
parking facilities
42.
An estimated sum of $516 million will be required over the period 2014- 2016 to provide
maintenance and training support for the four (4) Medium Twin Turbine Helicopters, logistic
support for the helicopters and for maintenance of the six (6) Fast Patrol Crafts.
43.
The Regiment of Trinidad and Tobago will continue development of infrastructure at the
various camps located throughout the country. An estimated sum of $287 million is expected to
be invested for major infrastructural works for the 2014-2016 period. The Regiment proposes to
undertake the following:
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construction of Quarter Master storeroom, upgrade of internal fresh water
distribution lines, construction of a Medical Inspection Room and Family Clinic,
