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326.
In fiscal year 2014, the Chaguaramas Development Authority (CDA) will receive
the sum of $25.7 million to pursue several of its capital programmes. Another phase of
construction of an additional 3,000 ft. of the Broadwalk will commence, extending in an
easterly direction towards the Tembladora area. An allocation of $7 million will be
provided to develop attractions at the Boardwalk such as a mini golf course, a family
entertainment centre, a skyrail and an observation tower.
327.
Other initiatives to be pursued include:
continued upgrade of surveillance of the Chaguaramas peninsula
rehabilitation works to Guave Road
construction of a multi storey car park at Guave Road
construction of a birthing facility for the Water Taxi Service to Chaguaramas
and the Islands
minor upgrade works to the existing facilities
Industrial Development
328.
An allocation of $1.5 million will be provided for continuation of non-petroleum
initiatives aimed at developing globally competitive domestic Maritime, Yachting and
Printing and Packaging industries. Research and development, sector support and
training, marketing and promotion activities will continue in the Yachting industry, with
a view to creating an enabling environment for private sector investment as well as
improving the efficiency and effectiveness of service providers and contractors.
329.
The Maritime Industry Development Committee will continue to focus on
development of its subsectors: transhipment, ship building and repair, marine
construction and ship ownership clusters and will seek to promote the maritime industry
through a number of marketing activities. The project will also involve development of
the institutional and regulatory environment, hosting of workshops and seminars and
revision of the Merchant Marine Industry Strategic Plan.
330.
Efforts to enhance the competitiveness of the Printing and Packaging industry will
include the further development of alliances for cooperation, implementation of the
competitiveness programme which includes the launch of the Printing and Packaging
Institute and the execution of schools‟ projects, and participation at the Trade and
Investment Convention in June 2014.
