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63.
Additionally the Special programme for HIV/AIDS implemented by the Ministry
of Health a subvention of $5.8 million was provided to the Medical Research Foundation
to treat persons living with HIV/AIDS.
Sport and Recreation
64.
Sports and recreation can be used as a preventive measure against lifestyle
diseases among citizens. In fiscal 2013 the drive towards developing existing
recreational facilities and sporting arenas continued with the investment of a total of
$164.4 million to develop many facilities as well as invest in new state of the art facilities
across the country.
65.
In 2013 preliminary construction work commenced on the six (6) national
signature facilities:
a 2500 seating capacity –National Cycle Centre at Couva
a National Aquatic Centre to host international swimming competitions at
Couva
a National Tennis Centre at Mt. Hope and
three (3) Multipurpose Sport and Indoor Facilities at Charlieville, Couva and
Fyzabad.
66.
Preparatory earthwork was completed and piling work commenced at the Couva
site for construction of the National Cycle Track and the National Aquatic Centre. At the
National Tennis Centre excavation works began, while designs are on-going for the three
(3) Multipurpose facilities.
Aerial View of National Cycle Track Concept
