BUDGET STATEMENT 2014
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SUSTAINING GROWTH, SECURING PROSPERITY
Mr. Speaker, not only are the needs of our
citizenry for potable water being addressed, but
also sanitation requirements. We are expanding
and improving wastewater treatment, collection
and disposal systems in Malabar, San Fernando,
Maloney, Cunupia and Scarborough, Tobago.
On completion of these works, 45.0 percent of
the population would benefit from centralised
sewerage treatment; the current level is 30.0
percent.
In the coming year, the Ministry of the
Environment and Water Resources will
undertake a comprehensive review of the fines
applicable to a range of illicit activities which
impact on our flora and fauna. As the first step,
we shall increase the fines for littering.
In fact, Trinidad is making significant progress
towards achieving water for all:
• in 2010, 18.0 percent of the population
received water service 24 hours a day, seven
days per week. By August 2013, this level of
service was approaching 49.0 percent; and
• in 2010, 38.0 percent of the population
received water service 24 hours a day, five
days per week. By August 2013, this level of
service was approaching 71.0 percent.
Tobago is well within achieving water for all:
• in 2010, 23.0 percent of the population
received water service 24 hours a day, seven
days per week. By August 2013, this level of
water service was approaching 67.0 percent;
• in 2010, 29.0 percent of the population
received water service 24 hours a day, five
days per week. By August 2013, this level of
service was approaching 83.0 percent.
