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refurbishment of the Tunapuna Administrative Complex at an estimated $11.5
million
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upgrading and refurbishment of the Finance Building at the Eric Williams Financial
Complex
198.
The programme for the Restoration of Historical Buildings will continue for the period
2014-2016. The programme of activities planned includes:
•
Restoration of Red House
•
Rehabilitation of President’s Residence
•
Restoration of Mille Fleur building
Regional Development Planning
199.
The policy of strengthening social capital at the community level to provide social
support, employment opportunities and facilitate community development, continues to be the
premise for Government’s thrust in regional development. Towards this end, the development of
Regional Plans has been identified as a vehicle for reducing regional inequalities through
infrastructural development, while building communities through citizen participation and
fostering community commitment and volunteerism.
200.
Under the guidance of the Ministry of Local Government (MLG), projects and
programmes under the Municipal Investment Plans (MIPs) will continue to be rolled-out over the
three year period 2014 to 2016 by each of the fourteen (14) Regional Corporations at a total
estimated cost of $200 million. These projects cover a wide range of activities, towards
developing the Regional and Municipal economies, through the local tourism sector and the
improvement of physical amenities. These projects include the:
•
Chaguanas Borough Corporation – development of the Ramsaran Street Boulevard
to make it more attractive for business development
Development of Ramsaran Street Boulevard underway
