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67.
The programme of upgrading the national stadia commenced with the following
works undertaken in 2013:
Larry Gomes Stadium - track refurbishment and outfield works were
undertaken to enhance the playing surface and improve water run-off
Dwight Yorke Stadium - drainage work was also done in addition to milling
and asphalt laying
Jean Pierre Complex - the parking area was re-paved.
Hasely Crawford Stadium - storage areas below the uncovered stands were
converted to office spaces and athletes gym. Team locker rooms were
upgraded to an acceptable standard.
Office Space (left) and Boxing Gym (right) below the Hasely Crawford Stadium
68.
Funds in the sum of $20.8 million were utilised under the Development and
Upgrading of Recreational Grounds, Parks and Spaces Project, for the construction of a
car park and pavilion, grading and grassing, installation of lighting and plumbing and
implementation of drainage works at following locations: Mayaro, Ojoe Road Sangre
Grande, Penal, Malabar, Santa Cruz, Diego Martin and Caparo.
69.
Approximately nineteen (19) Corporation grounds were completed and twenty-six
(26) grounds are undergoing construction across the nation including Wallerfield,
Cumuto, Petit Valley, Point Cumana, Moka, Aranguez and St. Paul's Street.
