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Point Fortin Regional Corporation – The upgrade and expansion of
recreation facilities in the Borough focusing on the relocation of tennis
facilities to Coronation Park was significantly advanced through the
completion of one Tennis court and the commencement of preparatory
works on three others Courts
Princes Town Regional Corporation – enhancing domestic tourism through
the development of several sites including the Moruga Beach Facility, the
L‟Anse Mitan Spring Bridge, the Devil‟s Wood Yard and the Ste. Madeleine
Recreation Facility
San Fernando City Corporation – The project to re-develop the waterfront
including upgrade of the fish market and restoration of the Old Railway
Building progressed through the award of a contract for the demolition of the
old Abattoir Building, the completion of two hundred (200) feet of Rip-Rap
for the boardwalk and the commencement of tendering for the laying of piles
for the fish market
Sangre Grande Regional Corporation – The project to re-develop the Town
Centre through the relocation of the PTSC Garage and re-development of the
site, was advanced through the laying of the foundation for the relocated
Garage and for the completion of electrical and plumbing works. The
estimated total cost of the project is estimated to be $60 Million for which
alternative sources of funding are being sought.
San Juan/Laventille Regional Corporation – The Croisee Renaissance
project is well on the way to completion. A Master Plan is currently being
developed by the Architects, and Marketing and Branding Experts have been
commissioned for this project
Siparia Regional Corporation – The project was intended to facilitate
domestic tourism through the development of entrance features at the three
(3) points of entry into the town, the construction of a band stand and plaza
at Irwin Park and the development of a transportation hub along the SS Erin
Road. It was advanced through the completion of retaining walls and
drainage works and the completion of designs for the vendors‟ booths and
washroom facilities
Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation – The implementation of the original
plan to install features at the Auzonville Road and the Macoya Road points
of entry, along with pavement upgrade and landscaping in the vicinity of the
Tunapuna Market, was delayed by replacement with another project which is
outside of the scope and intent of this funding
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With regard to the programmes and projects of the other four Corporations, (Port
of Spain, Arima, Diego Martin and Mayaro/Rio Claro) the Ministry of Local Government
continued to work with these Corporations to develop their programmes and projects for
seed funding in future PSIPs.
