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299.
The
Upgrading of Multipurpose Stadia project
will continue in 2014 with an
allocation of $15 million to be utilised over the fiscal year. As the physical condition of
these stadia has deteriorated over the years, it has become critical to restore and upgrade
to ensure the safety of patrons and athletes, and provide the best facilities for training and
development. Some of the upgrades at the Mannie Ramjohn, Ato Boldon, Larry Gomes,
Dwight Yorke and Hasely Crawford stadia include:
construction of a Boxing Gym and audio-visual room
National Athlete training Gym
improving the standard of changing rooms
re-grassing of football field
re-laying of track turf to meet International Association of Athletics
Federations standards
structural, electrical and plumbing refurbishment
300.
The
Development and Upgrading of Recreational Grounds, Parks and Spaces
project
is funded in the main via a loan from the ANSA Merchant Bank Limited in the
sum of $496 million. In fiscal 2014 an allocation of $20 million will be made available to
cover consultancy and administrative costs. Nine (9) regional grounds will receive
upgrades under this project as follows:
Regional Grounds
Project Scope
Irwin Park, Siparia
Land surveying
Grassing/ Outfield Work
Cricket Field and Turf
Football Field
Hard Court
Pavilion/ Bleachers
Drainage
Fencing/Gate
Paving of Carpark
Indoor Facility
Penal Recreational Ground, Penal
India Recreational Ground, Malabar
Buen Intento Recreation Ground, Princess Town
Eddie Hart Grounds, Tacarigua
Brian Lara Recreation Ground, Santa Cruz
Dass Trace Recreation Ground, Cunupia
Carapo Recreation Ground, Carapo
Northern Recreation Ground, Diego Martin
