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establish Sealots/Gateway 132kV Cable
The Arts and Multiculturalism
121.
For the period 2014-2016, the Ministry of the Arts and Multiculturalism together with the
Ministry of National Diversity and Social Integration will continue programmes aimed at the
development of the culture sector of Trinidad and Tobago.
122.
In order to protect the treasured cultural heritage and promote heritage tourism of
Trinidad and Tobago, an estimated sum of $39.3 million will be utilised for the construction and
upgrade of museums and heritage sites. Among the activities planned include:
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establishment of a Sugar Museum at Sevilla House to honour and preserve the
history of Trinidad and Tobago’s sugar industry
•
establishment of four (4) community museums in rural communities
•
creation of a virtual museum
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establishment of a Purpose Built National Art Gallery
•
refurbishment of the Fort San Andres Museum in the city of Port of Spain
•
establishment of a national heritage site at Nelson Island
123.
Cultural facilities are seen as important for the creation, production and dissemination of
culture. The development of cultural facilities will continue over the period 2014-2016. The
focus over the next three year will be on the following:
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establishment of a Ramleela Site at Felicity, Chaguanas
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establishment of five (5) Festival Facilities in the areas of Arouca, Bonasse Village,
Laventille, Princes Town and Sangre Grande
•
construction of the TUCO National Festival Centre
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upgrade of the Grand Stand at Queen’s Park Savannah
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completion of Pan Trinbago Headquarters at Tacarigua
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upgrade of the facilities at the Naparima Bowl
Water Security
124.
The Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, the Local Government Regional
Authorities and the Tobago House of Assembly will continue over the next three years with
various initiatives to support management of the water sector to fulfil its role in the economic
development of the country. Critical deliverables will include projects that address the high
levels of unaccounted for treated water lost through leakages, undersized and deteriorated pipe
networks. It also will focus on the upgrade of its water storage and production facilities and
increasing the number of persons with a pipe borne water supply as it aims also to increase the
number of customers with a 24/7 service.
