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98.
At the Chagville Facility $2 million was expended on restoration works to an
area of Phase I of the Boardwalk including the installation of lighting of the area
designated for parking. Phase II construction of an additional 3,000 ft of Boardwalk
commenced with expenditure of $10 million comprising civil, structural and
infrastructure works.
99.
Under the motor vehicle and equipment upgrade expenditure of $0.8 million was
utilised for the procurement of seven (7) vehicles, upgrade of wireless radios used by
CCTV System, installation of New PBX System, Purchase of Audio Visual Equip. Other
initiatives undertaken by the Chaguaramas Development Authority in the Peninsula
included:
Refurbishment of Lobby area, Office Spaces and Bathroom Facilities at
Chaguaramas Administrative Building
Request for Proposals (RFP's) are being developed to procure consultancy
services for the development of Sky Rail & Observation Tower, Water Park,
Transportation Hub, Water sports Facility and other rental zone
100.
In fiscal 2013, $15.0 million was provided for Improvement and Expansion Work
at the Emperor Valley Zoo. Bringing Phase II to its completion, The Emperor Valley
Zoo located at Zoo Road, Royal Botanical Gardens, St. Clair was expanded to include:
Chimpanzee Exhibit
Mandrill Exhibit
Asian Exhibit, for Asian animals
Giraffe Exhibit, by upgrading an existing building
Ostrich Exhibit
Design work for the African Exhibit was completed in fiscal 2013
Tiger Exhibit
Giraffe Exhibit
