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basis over the next two years. The Municipal Development Plans (MDPs) and the MIPs
will provide the context for the regional planning initiatives of the Corporations.
459.
Seed funding will continue to be provided in the 2014 PSIP to the following Local
Government Authorities for implementation of their projects under their respective MIPs:
Chaguanas Borough Corporation – for the commencement of the widening
and beautification of the Ramsaran Street Boulevard to make it more
attractive for business expansion
Princes Town Regional Corporation – continuation of 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 – continuation of the re-development of the
Waterfront including upgrade of the fish market and restoration of the Old
Railway Building
Sangre Grande Regional Corporation – continuation of the Town Centre re-
development with emphasis on the completion of the PTSC Garage
Mayaro/Rio Claro Regional Corporation – commencement of the upgrade of
the Rio Claro Town Centre, with emphasis on the street-scape, vendors mall
and construction of public washrooms
460.
With regard to the programmes and projects of the other nine (9) municipalities,
the Ministry of Local Government will continue to work with the Corporations to
conceptualise and develop their programmes and projects for implementation utilising the
seed funding provided under future PSIPs.
461.
The sum of $0.5 million will also be provided for the continued development of
the Tobago Spatial Development Strategy, an initiative which commenced in 2013 by the
THA.
Environment
462.
Government continues to recognise the pivotal role played by the environment in
ensuring sustainable human development. Towards ensuring that environmental
protection is advanced in 2014, the sum of $23 million has been allocated to the major
stakeholders of the environment including the Ministry of the Environment and Water
Resources (MEWR) and its agencies; the Environmental Management Authority (EMA),
the Solid Waste Management Co. Ltd (SWMCOL), and the THA.
463.
The MEWR will be provided in 2014 with a total of $18.5 million to continue to
implement its programme of environmental management. Of this amount the Forestry
