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PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2014 - TOBAGO Ministry of Planning and Sustainable Development September 2013 i CONTENTS INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 1 OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................. 3 PART I: REVIEW OF THE PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2013 ..... 8 Strategic Priority – Crime and Law and Order ......................................................................... 9 Public Safety, Citizen Security Law Enforcement ................................................................. 9 Strategic Priority – Agriculture and Food Security ............................................................ 10 Agriculture ............................................................................................................................ 10 Strategic Priority – Health Care Services and Hospitals .................................................... 11 Health/HIV Aids ................................................................................................................... 11 Sport and Recreation ............................................................................................................. 11 Strategic Priority – Economic Growth, Job Creation, Competiveness and Innovation .. 13 Economic Restructuring and Transformation ....................................................................... 13 Tourism ................................................................................................................................. 13 Electricity .............................................................................................................................. 14 The Arts and Multiculturalism .............................................................................................. 14 Water Security
14 Water Security ...................................................................................................................... 15 Sewerage ............................................................................................................................... 15 Roads and Bridges ................................................................................................................ 16 Transportation ....................................................................................................................... 16 Drainage ................................................................................................................................ 16 Information Technology and Infrastructure .......................................................................... 16 Communication ..................................................................................................................... 17 Strategic Priority – Poverty Reduction and Human Capital Development ...................... 18 Early Childhood Education ................................................................................................... 18 Primary Education ................................................................................................................ 18 Special Education.................................................................................................................. 20 Secondary Education ............................................................................................................ 20 Tertiary Education ................................................................................................................ 21 Capacity Building/Institutional Strengthening ..................................................................... 22 Social Development .............................................................................................................. 22 Community Development
 ..................................................................................................... 23 Youth Development and Entrepreneurship ........................................................................... 23 ii Housing and Shelter .............................................................................................................. 24 Facilitative Priority Initiatives – Good Governance ............................................................ 26 Administration ...................................................................................................................... 26 Law Reform .......................................................................................................................... 26 Regional Development Planning .......................................................................................... 27 Environment .......................................................................................................................... 27 PART II: PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2014 .................................. 28 Strategic Priority – Crime and Law and Order ................................................................... 29 Public Safety and Citizen Security ....................................................................................... 29 Law Enforcement .................................................................................................................. 29 Social Rehabilitation Services .............................................................................................. 30 Strategic Priority – Agriculture and Food Security ............................................................ 31 Agriculture ............................................................................................................................ 31 Strategic Priority – Health Care Services and Hospitals .................................................... 32 Health/HIV Aids
32 Health/HIV Aids ................................................................................................................... 32 Sport and Recreation ............................................................................................................. 32 Strategic Priority – Economic Growth, Job Creation, Competiveness and Innovation .. 34 Science, Research and Development .................................................................................... 34 Economic Restructuring and Transformation ....................................................................... 34 Tourism ................................................................................................................................. 35 Energy/Renewable Energy Alternatives ............................................................................... 36 Electricity .............................................................................................................................. 36 The Arts and Multiculturalism .............................................................................................. 36 Water Security ...................................................................................................................... 37 Sewerage ............................................................................................................................... 37 Roads and Bridges ................................................................................................................ 37 Transportation ....................................................................................................................... 38 Drainage ................................................................................................................................ 38 Communication ..................................................................................................................... 39 Strategic Priority – Poverty Reduction and Human Capital Development ......................
 40 Early Childhood Education ................................................................................................... 40 Primary Education ................................................................................................................ 40 Secondary Education ............................................................................................................ 40 Tertiary Education ................................................................................................................ 41 iii Skills Development ............................................................................................................... 41 Special Education.................................................................................................................. 41 Capacity Building/Institutional Strengthening ..................................................................... 41 Social Development .............................................................................................................. 42 Community Development ..................................................................................................... 43 Youth Development and Entrepreneurship ........................................................................... 43 Housing and Shelter .............................................................................................................. 44 Facilitative Priority Initiatives – Good Governance ............................................................ 46 Administration ...................................................................................................................... 46 Regional Development Planning .......................................................................................... 47 Environment .......................................................................................................................... 47 iv LIST OF TABLES Table I: Expenditure by
 Strategic Priority – 2013 Table II: Comparison of Expenditure by Strategic Priority - 2013 – 2014 LIST OF CHARTS Chart I: Public Sector Investment Programme 2014 by Strategic Priority Chart II: Public Sector Investment Programme Sources of Financing LIST OF APPENDICES Appendix I: Public Sector Investment Programme 2013 Expenditure by Strategic Priority Appendix II: Public Sector Investment Programme 2014 Projects and Programmes Appendix III: Public Sector Investment Programme 2014 Allocation by Strategy Priority v ABBREVIATIONS ADAPP BDU CARIRI CAST CDB CEDP CUC EC EDC EDMS ECCE EHS EMA FIRST GDP GIS GORTT HACCP HDC HIV/AIDS IDB IHRIS IRIS LAN MIC MYHELP NGC NHA NGO NIHERST NSDS PAM PRDI PSIP PTSC REACH RHA SIP SPINE SPL TSDS THA TTHTI Alcohol Drug Abuse and Prevention Programme Business Industrial Research Institute Caribbean Industrial Research Institute Central Administrative Services Tobago Caribbean Development Bank Comprehensive Economic Development Plan Caribbean Union College European Community Enterprise Development Company Electronic Document Management System Early Childhood Care and Education Emergency Health Services Environmental Management Authority Family Institute of Research, Science and Technology Gross Domestic Product Geographic Information System Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points Housing Development Corporation Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Inter-American
 Development Bank Integrated Human Resource Information System Integrated Human Resource Information System Local Area Network Metal Industries Company Mobile Youth Healthy Lifestyle Programme National Gas Company National Housing Authority Non Governmental Organization National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology National Spatial Development Strategy Provision of Assistance to Adolescent Mothers Policy Research and Development Institution Public Sector Investment Programme
 Public Transport Service Corporation Realization of Economic Achievement Regional Health Authority School Improvement Plan Social Services and Prison Integrated Network Sound Pressure Level Tobago Spatial Development Strategy Tobago House of Assembly Trinidad and Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute vi TTPS UDeCOTT UNDP UTT VWCOTT WASA YTEPP Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago United Nations Development Programme University of Trinidad and Tobago Vehicle Management Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Water and Sewerage Authority Youth Training and Employment Partnership Programme 1 INTRODUCTION 1.
The Central Government and the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) continue to focus their efforts on improving the quality of life of citizens and investing in social and economic infrastructure of the island economy.

The Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP) continues to be the principal instrument Government uses to achieve its objectives within the context of national stated policies.

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The 2014-2016 PSIP is based principally on the Medium Term Policy Framework (MTPF) 2011-2014 and contains projects and programmes that are aligned to both the MTPF 2011-2014 and the National Performance Framework 2012-2015.

These strategic priorities are: • Crime and Law and Order • Agriculture and Food Security • Health Care Services and Hospitals • Economic Growth, Job Creation, Competitiveness and Innovation • Poverty Reduction and Human Capital Development 3.
The 2014 Tobago PSIP in particular is also informed by Tobago’s Comprehensive Economic Development Plan (CEDP) 2013-2017, which has as its overall goal “to transform and diversify the Tobago economy such that it is better able to adjust to rapid changes in the national and international economies by producing products and services in which it can retain a competitive edge” and which is based on eight strategic priorities: • Branding Tobago: Clean, Green, Safe and Serene • Good Governance and Institutional Reform • Business Development and Entrepreneurship • Human Capital Development • Social Development and Resilience 2 • Physical Infrastructure and Utilities Development • Enhanced Safety and Security • Environmental Sustainability 4.
As the main vehicle for translating Government’s policies into outcomes for improved living standards, the PSIP will be utilised by the THA to restructure the economy and invest in maintaining healthy development indicators.

The THA will therefore continue its strategic focus on areas such as tourism development, economic diversification, information and communication technology, knowledge development, youth development, productivity, innovation and community infrastructure.
Focus will also be placed on developing the human resource as a means to addressing the repercussions of “brain drain”.

3 OVERVIEW Public Sector Investment Programme 2013 5.

The THA was allocated resources in the sum of $350 million or 4.7 percent of the total PSIP in fiscal 2013 to continue its implementation of projects and programmes.
Sourced entirely from the Consolidated Fund, this 2013 investment represented an increase of $31.1 million over the previous year’s allocation, although the overall PSIP budget decreased by $114 million.

In addition to the THA’s allocation, the sum of $125.5 million was provided by several Ministries to implement new and on-going projects and programmes which effectively increase the total investment to Tobago to $475.5 million.

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The original PSIP allocation to the THA was revised upwards during the fiscal year from $350 million to $474.9 million, resulting in a total investment to Tobago of $575.9 million 7.

Economic Growth, Job Creation, Competitiveness and Innovation account for 36.5 percent or $210 million of total revised expenditure.
The THA continued its programme of economic diversification through entrepreneurial development with an infusion of funds in the Industrial Estate via the Enterprise Development Company (EDC).

Other programmes receiving major funding were the roads and bridges programme and the road infrastructure improvement programme of Tobago.

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Also given priority with $141.2 million or 24.5 percent of revised expenditure were Health Care Services and Hospitals, representing the second highest level of investment.
Major funds were spent on the refurbishment and upgrade at Shaw Park Regional Recreation Ground and Cultural Complex which supports the drive to encourage sports and recreation for healthy lifestyles.

Also, a large quantum of expenditure was recorded for decommissioning the old Scarborough Hospital and the commissioning of the new hospital, also located in Scarborough.

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Poverty Reduction and Human Capital Development expended $132.6 million or 23 percent of the revised budget, with major spending on the Scarborough Library.

Other programmes utilising funds under this Strategic Priority were the Construction and Upgrading of 4 Community Facilities, Housing and Settlements Expansion Programme and the Skills Development Programme.

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The overall performance of the 2013 PSIP by the strategic priority areas is outlined in Table I.
Performance of Public Sector Investment Programme 2013 Table I Strategic Priority Original Allocation Revised Expenditure TT$Mn % TT$Mn Crime Law and Order Agriculture and Food Security 25.0 28.3 5.3 6.0 6.3 36.2 % 1.1 6.3 Health Care Services and Hospitals 68.5 14.4 141.2 24.5 Economic Growth, Job Creation, Competitiveness and Innovation Poverty Reduction and Human Capital Development Facilitative Priority Initiatives Total 178.5 37.5 210.0 36.5 122.0 25.7 132.6 23.0 53.2 475.5 11.2 100 49.6 575.8 8.6 100 Public Sector Investment Programme 2014 11.
To continue its developmental work in Tobago, the Assembly will receive a budget of $363.2 million under the Consolidated Fund for the 2014 PSIP.

This represents 4.2 percent of the total 2014 PSIP and an increase of $63.2 million from the previous year.

These funds will be utilised within the five strategic priority areas with Economic Growth, Job Creation, Competitiveness and Innovation continuing to receive the largest allocation.
The Roads and Bridges Programme has attracted significant funding as the Assembly focuses on upgrading 5 roads throughout the island.

Secondary road improvements will also be a focus in 2014 through the Road Infrastructure Improvement Programme.

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The second priority area to garner large investment is Poverty Reduction and Human Capital Development.
Focus under this priority is placed in the construction and upgrading of Community Facilities, the Housing and Settlements Expansion Programme, the Libraries Programme and the Primary Schools Programme of Tobago.

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Central Government Ministries have also been provided a cumulative allocation of $131.2 million to be utilised in Tobago.

This represents 26.5 percent of the Tobago’s total budget of $494.3 million to implement projects and programmes in fiscal 2014.
These will include: • Ministry of Tobago Development with a total of $11 million for construction of a building for the Meteorological Services Division and the Maritime Monitoring System • • the sum of $20 million was allocated to the Ministry of Health for equipping the Scarborough Hospital with a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Unit the sum of $9.625 million for the Ministry of National Security to upgrade the Coast Guard Facility, Regiment Facilities and T&T Defence Force Reserves Facility in Tobago, construct of Detachment Headquarters and Dormitory at Camp Signal Hill and the establish of a Coast Guard Base at Charlotteville • The sum of $28 million will be utilised by the Police Service of Trinidad and Tobago for construction of Old Grange Police Station and Roxborough Police Station, upgrade of the Scarborough Police Station and establishment of Canine Facilities in Tobago • Ministry of Tertiary Education and Skills Training received the sum of $5 million for the UTT's Tobago Campus and Tobago Technology Centre • Judiciary with an allocation of $4 million for the rehabilitation of the Hall of Justice and construction of Judges and Magistrates' Housing in Tobago 6 • Ministry of Sport with a total of $3.5 million for upgrade of the Dwight Yorke Stadium • The sum of $43.8 million to be utlilised by the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources for Upgrade of Distribution System, Wastewater System, desilting and rehabilitation of Hillsborough Dam, upgrade of Transmission Network, South West Sewerage Tobago Upgrade and rehabilitation of Scarborough Waste Water Treatment Plant 14.
A combined 2013 revised expenditure and 2014 allocation reflecting the combined total of direct funding to the THA and through Central Government, by Strategic Priority is given in the Table II below.
Table II Comparison of PSIP Allocation to Tobago by Strategic Priority Fiscal Years 2013-2014 Strategic Priority 2013 Revised Expenditure 2014 Allocation TT $Mn % TT $Mn % Crime Law and Order Agriculture and Food Security 6.3 36.2 1.1 6.3 37.6 28.6 7.6 5.8 Health Care Services and Hospitals 141.2 24.5 84.7 17.1 Economic Growth, Job Creation, Competitiveness and Innovation Poverty Reduction and Human Capital Development 210.0 36.5 182.0 36.8 132.6 23.0 114.5 23.2 Facilitative Priority Initiatives 49.6 8.6 46.9 9.5 Total 575.8 100.0 494.3 100.0 7 15.
Although Tobago’s 2014 PSIP allocation of $494.3 million is higher than the 2013 PSIP original allocation of $475.5, the investment is less than the 2013 revised expenditure of $575.8 million.

The priority area of Crime and Law and Order received the only significant year on year increase of allocation from $25 million in fiscal 2013 to $ 37.6 million in 2014.

This represents a 20 percent or $12.6 million increase to be invested in the Police Service, Coast Guard, Defence Force, and the Fire Service.

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Agriculture and Food Security received a 2014 allocation of $28.6 million, an increase of $0.3 million from the previous year.

This allocation however, remains lower than the 2013 revised expenditure of $36.2 million and 0.2 percent decrease of total Tobago allocation from 6 percent in 2013 to 5.8 percent in 2014. Financing of the 2014 Public Sector Investment Programme 17.

The Tobago 2014 PSIP is sourced entirely from domestic funds under General Revenues.
The Consolidated Fund will provide 100 percent of the THA financing.

Other Government Ministries will provide $52.6 million sourced from the Consolidated Fund and $78.6 million sourced from the Infrastructure Development Fund.

8 PART I REVIEW OF THE PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2013 9 Strategic Priority – Crime and Law and Order Public Safety, Citizen Security Law Enforcement 18.
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) continued its Improvements to Police Stations and Improvements to the Police Service programmes in Tobago which included infrastructural works at the Scarborough Police Station and commencement of the procurement of design services for the Old Grange and Roxborough Police Stations.

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The tendering process has been initiated for upgrade works to the Regiment facility and Defence Force Reserves Facility in Tobago.
Additionally, user briefs were developed for the construction of Detachment Headquarters and Dormitory at Camp Signal Hill for the Regiment.

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The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) continued its Improvements to Police Stations and Improvements to the Police Service programmes which included such Tobago projects as infrastructural works at the Scarborough Police Station.

Social and Rehabilitation Services 21.


A total of forty-five (45) persons of various ages were assisted through the enhancement of the Community Mediation Centres throughout Tobago.

The Community Mediation Centres are increasingly being viewed as an option to settle disputes as evidenced by more cases being referred to the Centre by the Magistrate’s Court as well as through self-referral by the general public.

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The Probation Unit conducted the “Thinking for a Change/Family Remedial” programme for probationers during the fiscal year wherein nineteen (19) persons completed training and received completion certificates.

Additionally, the Probation Hostel in Mason Hall provided shelter and stability for eight (8) children between the ages of twelve (12) and eighteen (18) during this fiscal year.

10 Strategic Priority – Agriculture and Food Security Agriculture 23.
A total of $36.3 million made available for continued support in the areas of agriculture, fisheries, forestry, research and development was utilised to continue implementation of initiatives to improve food security on the island and reduce the high national food import bill.
Key areas targeted comprise: • • refurbishment work on two farm buildings on the Government Stock Farm which are 60% and 85% complete rehabilitation of approximately 45 agricultural access roads • hosting of training programmes for farmers in the area of cocoa production • establishment of home gardens for elderly persons and primary schools • provision of technical advice to encourage persons with home gardens 24.
Other undertakings in the Agriculture sector consisted of: • construction of the Administrative Office Complex at Louis D’or which is 85% complete • • refurbishment of the Old Administrative Building to include a 6ft perimeter fence landscaping of the south lawn at the Botanical Gardens 25.
The THA continued placing emphasis on expanding the fisheries sub-sector with ongoing construction works to fishing facilities at Roxborough, Lambeau and Pigeon Point which are being designed in accordance with HACCP standards.

11 Strategic Priority – Health Care Services and Hospitals Health/HIV Aids 26.

The provision of quality health care continued to be a priority in Tobago in fiscal 2013.
The upgrade of the hospital laundry at Shaw Park was completed which included construction works and the installation and testing of the equipment.

The sum of $0.8 million was utilised for these activities.

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The sum of $0.3 million was also utilised for the development of a Non Communicable Disease Registry to control and reverse the impact of chronic non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.
This database will help public health officials to have a better understanding of the nature of non-communicable diseases in Tobago and ultimately lead to better health outcomes.

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During the fiscal year, information from the recently concluded health needs assessment and other data sources were used to develop a Strategic Plan for the Division of Health and Social Services for 2013-2018.

An operational plan was also developed for 2014-2015.

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In an effort to improve waste disposal services in Tobago, the Division of Health conducted studies to characterise the waste collected for disposal at the Studley Park Integrated Waste Disposal Facility.

The third phase of the study was completed during this year fiscal year.

Sport and Recreation 30.
For fiscal 2013, the Assembly spent the sum of $68.8 million on Sport and Recreation development programmes and projects in Tobago as follows: • • illumination of eleven (11) playing fields s at a cost of $22 million reconstruction of a drainage system and relaying of the Mondo Track at the Dwight Yorke Stadium at a cost of $11 million • completion of swimming pool at Kendal at a cost of $17 million with ongoing works to the facility being 30 percent complete 12 • upgrade of Shaw Park Regional Recreation Ground and Cultural Complex costing $52.3 million 31.
The completion of these projects facilitated: • participation of one thousand, three hundred and ten (1,310) persons in sport camps in disciplines of table tennis, track and field, football, cricket, lawn tennis, volleyball, rugby and tagby • hosting of a Tennis Tournament in conjunction with RBC and the International Tennis Federation Tournament 32.
Upgrade works which included repairs to perimeter fence and acrylic colour coating at a cost of $6 million were undertaken at Hard courts situated at: Goodwood, Roxborough Secondary School, Hope/Dusty Park, Signal Hill, Mason Hall, Mt.

Gomery, Plymouth, Mt.

Pleasant, Calder Hall, Signal Hill and Patience Hill 13 Strategic Priority – Economic Growth, Job Creation, Competiveness and Innovation Science, Research and Development 33.
Projects in the area of Science, Research and Development were executed in fiscal 2013 with an investment of $0.3 million.

These funds were expended on the Tobago Science Research Centre, Tobago Sci-Tech Exposition, Popularisation of Science in Tobago Programme and the Family Institute of Research, Science and Technology (F.I.R.S.T).

Economic Restructuring and Transformation 34.


The Business Development Unit (BDU) facilitates a business and entrepreneurship support continuum to encourage the long-term development of the indigenous entrepreneurial class needed for sustainable economic transformation.
The BDU continued its pursuit of development of Tobago’s small business sector in fiscal 2013 with a total expenditure of $19.7 million on several projects including: • the Business Incubator Programme • Enterprise Development • Technical Assistance Programme • Venture Capital and the Establishment of the Fish Processing Company of Tobago Tourism 35.
In an attempt to improve the tourism product in Tobago the sum of $11 million allocated was expended to pursue the following achievements: • • installation of lights along the upper walkway at Fort King George Heritage Park construction of a ramp to international standards for senior citizens and physically challenged persons 14 • construction of a new roof for the staff facility building, and reconstruction of six lecture rooms at the Trinidad and Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute Campus 36.
The THA in collaboration with the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment installed directional signs in the rain forest; water safety signs at beaches in Hope, Kings Bay, Bloody Bay, Little Rockly Bay and Parlatuvier; and historical signs at Nutmeg Grove Estate (Alma Estate) Mason Hall and Bloody Bay.

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Other completed works comprise: • construction of a Wastewater Treatment Plant at Kings Bay Beach Facility • upgrade of the lighting system at Store Bay Beach Facility • installation of lights in car park and perimeter fence at Fort Granby Beach Facility Electricity 38.

The Tobago House of Assembly received an overall allocation of $0.9 million for its Street Lighting and Rural Electrification Programmes and expended just over $0.2 million for the fiscal year.
The Tobago House of Assembly (THA) and the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) continued to work collaboratively on illuminating streets and also housing settlements within the sub-urban areas including the supply of electricity to residents in five areas.

The activities also included works to Mt.

Pleasant Local Road, Bethellsda Road, Dunveygon Road, and Store Bay Local Road which entailed upgrades from 75W to 150W streetlights and also at Carnbee #1 with an upgrade from 150W to 250W.
Approximately 42 new lights were installed from Canoe Bay Road to Cove Sub-station and a total of sixteen other electricity poles were erected in new areas.

The Arts and Multiculturalism 39.

The entire allocation of $0.5 million made for upgrade works to the Orange Hill Community Workshop and Art Gallery was utilised for the initial outfitting and furnishing of the workshop.

Water Security 15 40.
The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) initiated the invitation of bids to improve the level of water supply to customers in Tobago under the under mentioned projects: • upgrade of Charlotteville Intake • Refurbishment of Courland Water Treatment Plant • Upgrade of Transmission Network • Installation of transmission mains from Englishmen’s Bay to Castara and Hope to Bacolet 41. Letters of award were also issued for the collective replacement of 10km of distribution pipeline in areas of South West, Tobago.
Upgrade works to transmission networks is in progress as replacement and upgrade of undersized and/or leaking mains are being undertaken throughout areas of Top Hill Road to Blue Waters and Lucyvale.

Pipeline installation from Englishman Bay to Castara was completed during the first quarter of fiscal year 2013.

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Sewerage 42.

Although an allocation of $9 million was provided for WASA to implement rehabilitative works to wastewater services in Tobago, no expenditure was recorded for works in respect of the Scarborough Wastewater Treatment Plant and the South West Sewerage Upgrade.
However, documents have been prepared to invite tenders to commence the under mentioned activities: • procurement of consultancy services to design a sewer connection system for the Scarborough Wastewater Treatment Plant under the Tobago Wastewater System Phase I project • rehabilitation works at the Scarborough Wastewater Treatment Plant Roads and Bridges 16 43.

The sum of $79.8 million was expended on road improvement works in fiscal year 2013.
Major improvements to secondary roads constituted a main area of focus on road infrastructure.

Areas such as Orange Hill Road benefitted with the construction of a bridge to improve vehicular access and safety.

Other areas included Mt.

St. George and Castara Road.

The works included side embankment support, box drains, slipper drains and cross-road drains were among the engineering works on other roadways.

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Transportation 44.

The implementation of projects in Tobago by the Public Transport Service Corporation (PTSC) and the Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago were deterred by the absence of a Board for a lengthy period during fiscal year 2013.

Drainage 45.

The sum of $11.1 million was utilised in fiscal year 2013 for drainage improvements which included construction of box drains, culverts, gabion baskets, retaining walls, paving of ravines and desilting of rivers.
The major activities that were completed included: • construction of a box drain and paving of the waterway at the Mt.

Pleasant/Lowlands drain at a cost of $0.7 million • construction of retaining walls at the Canaan/Bon Accord drain at a cost of $0.7 million and • Paving of the water course at the Darrel Spring drain at a cost of $0.6 million Information Technology and Infrastructure 46.
An allocation of approximately $4.5 million was expended on the improvement of Information Technology Infrastructure on the island of Tobago.

Under the Computerisation of Tobago Programme, $3.8 million was expended on activities including 17 • • continuation of the Establishment of a Management of Information System Unit.

establishment of an Integrated Financial Management System.

• continuation of the Roll out of Project IHRIS.


• implementation of a THA Wide Area Network and Data Centre • continuation of the upgrade of the Divisions of the THA.

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An amount of $0.7 million was utilised on the establishment of an Information and Communication Technology Unit, and the continuation of the Information Communication Technology Programme.

Communication 48.
Communication 48.

The allocation of $1 million was utilised by the Ministry of Tobago Development for the continuation of improvement of the network, the purchase of new hardware and the acquisition of new software.

18 Strategic Priority – Poverty Reduction and Human Capital Development Early Childhood Education 49.

The THA continued to facilitate the central government’s aim to institutionalise formal, quality and inclusive education in 2013.

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The programme to refurbish and maintain existing childhood centres progressed satisfactorily in 2013 with the refurbishment of Early Childhood Centres at Buccoo, Mt.

St. George, Signal Hill, Mt.

Grace, Speyside, Mt.

Pleasant and Lanse Fourmi with expenditure of approximately $1.4 million.

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Additionally, sites have been identified for five (5) additional Centres which would be located in the following areas of Belle Garden, Roxborough, Milford Court, Courland and Adventure.
Designs were prepared for new schools and pre-qualification of contractors undertaken.

Primary Education 52.

The Primary School Programme was allocated $15.8 million in fiscal year 2013 for the construction of new primary schools and extension, refurbishment and improvement to existing primary schools.

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Major works were done at several primary schools.

Funding in this area amounted to $9.1 million which comprise: • upgrades to the Scarborough R.C.
School which included the construction of an office for the principal, construction of a retaining wall in addition to plumbing and drainage works at a cost of $2.1 million • painting, roof, ceiling and electrical works undertaken at Bon Accord Government at a cost of $1.1million dollars • construction of a new annex at Lambeau Anglican at a cost of $1.1 million 19 • construction of a new annex at Goodwood Methodist primary school in addition to electrical works and perimeter lighting at a cost of $1.7 million • refurbishment works, fencing and repairs to kitchen at St. Andrews Anglican School undertaken at a cost of $0.8 million • extension works at Black Rock Government in addition to construction of walkway and drain, changing of all windows, changing of lattice works at a cost of $0.8 million • acquisition of two containers to retro fit into a single classroom, construction of a walkway, roof works and air conditioning at Signal Hill at a cost of $0.4 million • changing of roof, guttering on one wing, painting of building and wing of Charlotteville Methodist at a cost of $0.6 million • upgrade and painting of Mt.
St. George Methodist benefitted from general upgrades and painting at a cost of $0.4 million • maintenance works conducted at Parlatuvier Anglican at a cost of $0.4 million • re-construction of boy’s toilets, drain upgrades and other minor repairs conducted at Moriah Government at a cost of $0.5 million 54.

Minor upgrade works were also undertaken at twenty (20) other primary schools at a cost of $4.5 million.
These upgrades include painting, electrical, fencing, plumbing, ceiling works, roofing works and general maintenance at Scarborough Methodist, Plymouth Anglican, St. Patricks Anglican, Mason Hall Government, Delaford Anglican, Golden Lane Primary, Belle Garden Anglican, Buccoo Government, Speyside, Roxborough Government, Ebenezer Methodist, Table Piece Government, Pembroke Anglican, Bethesda Government, Hope Anglican, Des Vignes Road,Castara Government, Patience Hill, Montgomery Government and Whim Anglican.
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Designs for the construction of the New Scarborough R.C.

School were completed at a Scarborough Roman Catholic School cost of $7.5 million.

Special Education 56.

The sum of $1.5 million was allocated to the area of Special Education in fiscal year 2013.

Construction of a new wing at Happy Haven School was completed at a cost of $1.1 million.

Secondary Education 57.


The Secondary Schools Programme, Tobago utilised its $5 million allocation to carry out major upgrades on existing secondary schools at a cost of $6.0 million.

Refurbishment works in 21 the sum of $1.5 million was undertaken at Signal Hill Comprehensive School in addition to the painting works done at Mason Hall Secondary.

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Major renovation works were also undertaken at denominational schools in Tobago namely, the Harmon School of Seventh Day Adventist which included plumbing, painting and repairs to the Library, Science Laboratory and Art Laboratory repairs.

Minor repairs were also undertaken at Bishop’s High School.

Harmon School of S.D.A Tertiary Education 59.


The THA has expended $1.7 million on activities focussed on the provision of access to tertiary education through • continued development of The University of the Southern Caribbean (Caribbean Union College) 22 • preparatory efforts for the Establishment of a UTT Tobago Campus • continued development of the Tobago Technical School Capacity Building/Institutional Strengthening 60.
Implementation of a number of initiatives designed to continue to build human and institutional capacity was continued in Tobago in 2013, through an investment totaling $1.4 million for the continuation of the following projects: • Human Resources Development • Young Professionals Programme • Establishment of a Tobago Intellectual Property Unit • Technical Assistance Programme • Energy Secretariat • Institutional Strengthening of Divisions of the THA Social Development 61.
Social rehabilitation services and social development programmes expended $3.8 million in fiscal 2013.

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The building repairs, upgrade works and outfitting were completed for the drug rehabilitation centre at Fort King George.

The Probation Hostel in Mason Hall provided shelter and stability for eight (8) children between the ages of twelve (12) and eighteen (18) for the period under review.

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The Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Prevention Programme (ADAPP) provided educational services to one thousand, two hundred and sixteen (1,216) persons of various groups and community outreach to two thousand and eighty-four (2,084) persons.

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Ninety-six (96) families received counselling during fiscal 2013.

Outreach to pre-school children was also initiated this financial year using the TRINITY SMART programme workshops.

Five (5) secondary schools received substance abuse and life skills training.
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The Programme for Adolescent Mothers (PAM) at All Fields Trace, Lowlands continued to provide academic and vocational training to teenage mothers.

Twenty-five (25) mothers were registered with the programme, with ten (10) babies supervised at the nursery.

During the period, twelve (12) participants received on-the-job training; four (4) mothers returned to school; twelve (12) mothers passed School Leaving Examinations.

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Participants received life skills training such as financial management and parenting/counselling sessions were provided to fathers; and staff received training in effective communication, conflict resolution, parenting education and stress management.

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Twenty-nine (29) persons were enrolled at the Vocation Centre for Persons with Mental Challenges which equipped persons with disabilities to better assimilate into society, by providing academic training (e.g.Computer Studies and Remedial Mathematics and English); vocational training (e.g.

food preparation and woodwork); life skills training; and participation in social events.

Community Development 68.

The THA continued to keep the development of communities as a priority in fiscal year 2014.
Out of an allocation of $20.6 million, the sum of $18.8 million was utilised to: • • repair and upgrade community centres at Mason Hall, Moriah and Glamorgan furnish and commission a computer room at the Parlatuvier community centre and at the Betsy’s Hope Multi-Purpose Facility Youth Development and Entrepreneurship 69.

The Department of Youth Affairs spent the sum of $3.7 million on the improvement of Youth development programmes and projects in Tobago.

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The District Servicing Unit assisted over one hundred (100) registered and unregistered youth serving and youth led organizations.

Four (4) established Youth Centres further contributed as youth friendly space where young people participated in programs that catered to their intellectual, life skill development, leisure and recreational activities in the communities.

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The Mobile Youth Healthy Lifestyle Programme (MYHELP) promoted healthy life styles among young people.
In fiscal year 2013, the department spent over $0.7 million engaging young people at secondary schools, various communities and popular social events using theatre, caravans and peer education.

Special emphasis was placed on the outreach programs and activities in popular youth "hot spot".

In addition to the presence made by the department on social media via facebook, the 6th edition of the Youth Magazine was published, with plans of publishing a new issue every quarter of fiscal 2014.

72.
72.

A total of $0.9 million was spent on upgrades to the Mardon House and Pembroke Youth centres in fiscal 2013, with works on other centres to be implemented in fiscal 2014 Housing and Shelter 73.

The sum of $28.6 million was disbursed for the continued implementation of the Tobago Housing and Settlements Expansion Programme under the purview of the Tobago House of Assembly.
Activities undertaken during the fiscal year 2013 included the following:- • payments to HDC and the commencement of construction works at Adventure Phase II.

The first phase of this project consists of the construction of 78 two bedroom, one and a half bath townhouses.
The designs for the remaining sub-phases; three bedroom, two bath townhouses, duplexes (both two and three bedrooms) and apartments (both two and three bedrooms) have also been completed • payments to MTS and E-IDCOT and the commencement of the preparation of one hundred and three (103) serviced lots at Courland and forty-five (45) serviced lots at Belle Garden • the installation of 200ft of 4” sewer lines at Signal Hill as part of the Signal Hill Sewer Link Project 25 • • • • the installation of Development Main Signs at the Adventure, Blenheim and Castara Housing Developments the disbursement of Home Improvement Grants and Subsidies to a number of beneficiaries for the purpose of effecting home repairs the disbursement of grants for the purpose of providing assistance to a number of beneficiaries for the purpose of home completion the continuation of the Revitalization of Milford Court Commercial Plaza which includes the installation of a ledge stone wall and ironmongery as well as the upgrading of the plaza’s entryway 26 Facilitative Priority Initiatives – Good Governance Administration 74.
The project Rehabilitation of the Hall of Justice, Tobago under the programme Improvement/ Refurbishment of Court Facilities, utilised its full allocation of $2.million for construction of a security module at the court entrance.

75.
75.

The construction, refurbishment, renovation and extension of government buildings and offices by the THA to provide better accommodation for public servants and clients accessing government services and to create a more OSH compliant working environment continued in fiscal year 2013.
Resources in the sum of $37.3 million were utilised on a number of projects including: • Continued construction of the Administrative Office Complex at Louis D’or which is 85% complete • Refurbishment of the Old Administrative Building approximately 1200ft x 6ft high fencing finished with decorative metal crown • Completion of the Financial Complex and commencement of outfitting • Construction works on mini malls located in Calder Hall, Signal Hill and Adventure • Completion of the Works Main office • Construction works for storage Law Reform 76.
The Programme for the Revision of the Laws of the Tobago House of Assembly implemented by the Ministry of Tobago Development continued in fiscal 2013 with the on-going review of the draft amendments to the THA Act No.

40 of 1996.

Regional Development Planning 27 77.

The sum of $0.5 million was utilised in 2013 for the commencement of the development of the Tobago Spatial Development Strategy (TSDS) by the THA.
Conceptually, the TSDS seeks to further support the land development policy issues and prescriptions as outlined in the National Spatial Development Strategy (NSDS) which was completed by the Ministry of Planning and Sustainable Development, after extensive consultations with all stakeholders.
While the NSDS provides the overarching framework that will spatially represent the socio- cultural, economic and environmental development priorities for both Trinidad and Tobago, the strategies and policies of the TSDS, will articulate the Assembly’s vision for sustainable development of the sister island.

Environment 78.

The environment as an economic asset is a new concept in economic accounting.
It is also a key component of the development strategy for Tobago as outlined in its Comprehensive Economic Development Plan 2013-2017 (CEDP) and is closely aligned to the areas of Branding Tobago as Clean, Green, Safe and Serene, and to Environmental Sustainability.

79.
Apart from the sea defense work conducted at Petit Trou in 2013, a number of other initiatives continued to be rolled out including: • Forest Plantation Inventory Study • Urban Forestry Programme • Veteran Trees Husbandry Programme • Improvements to Reefs at Buccoo and Speyside • Ecological Monitoring Reef Check • Oil Spill Contingency Management • Watershed Management Pilot Project 28 PART II PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2014 29 Strategic Priority – Crime and Law and Order Public Safety and Citizen Security 80.
In fiscal year 2014 the sum of $12.6 million will be provided through the Ministry of National Security for the construction and upgrade of the facilities to ensure the safety of citizens and protect our national borders.
The major activities to be undertaken will include: • preliminary works including site surveys and a consultancy for the establishment of a Coast Guard Base at Charlotteville, Tobago • upgrade of the Administration Building at the existing Coast Guard Facility • preparation of designs for the construction of a Fire Station in Black Rock • construction of a guard room and canteen with modern services and amenities at the Regiment facility • upgrade of the facility for the Defence Force Reserves including construction of a kitchen and dining facility and provision of furniture and furnishing for the female dormitory • commencement of designs for the construction of a dormitory and detachment headquarters at Camp Signal Hill Law Enforcement 81.
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service will undertake the following initiatives in fiscal 2014: • commencement of construction of Police stations at Roxborough and Old Grange • Phase IV of the Scarborough Police Station upgrade project – conversion of a former garage area into offices and a main stores • establishment of a canine facility in Tobago Social Rehabilitation Services 30 82.
In fiscal 2014, an allocation of $1.0 million will be directed towards reforming youth prone to juvenile delinquency and criminal activities under the Social Services and Prison Integrated Network (SPINE).

The funds will be utilised mainly towards the provision of social rehabilitation services for persons who were incarcerated to prepare them for successful re-entry into society and the provision of a Centre to accommodate the socially displaced persons in Tobago.

83.
83.

An allocation of $0.4 million will be provided in fiscal 2014 for the enhancement of Community Mediation Centres throughout Tobago.

Community mediation services are critical for engendering a culture of peace among communities.

31 Strategic Priority – Agriculture and Food Security Agriculture 84.

The Agriculture Sector is one of the most significant areas that would contribute to the effort to diversify and stabilise the economy of Tobago.
For 2014, funds in the amount $30.7 million will be invested in a number of projects, including: • improvements to Beaches and Landing Facilities, and Construction of Fishing Centres at Delaford and Pigeon Point • construction of Jetty at Roxborough • Agriculture Access Roads, Tobago • construction of Fishing Facilities at Pigeon Point and Delaford • Cocoa Rehabilitation • establishment of Microbiology Laboratory at Hope • assessment of Fish Stock • Invasive Plant Control Project • Coastal Zone Protection Programme • establishment of Root and Tuber Crop Planting Material Repository, Lure Estate, Tobago • • Integrating Post Harvest Management Systems and Quality Standards with Food Crop Production Quality Standards improvement of Facilities at Runnemede and Charlotteville Breeding Units and Louis D’Or Demonstration Station 32 Strategic Priority – Health Care Services and Hospitals Health/HIV Aids 85.
An investment of $27.4 million will be made in fiscal year 2014, to improve the quality of health care services in Tobago.

The major activities to be undertaken include: • the purchase of ambulances • continuation of the integrated data network to link health facilities in Tobago • construction of the Moriah Health Centre • expansion of District Dental Services to provide services at Charlotteville and Canaan Health Centre • upgrade of Health Centres and purchase of equipment 86.
An allocation of $1.5 million has also been provided for the Studley Park Waste Facility.

The works to be undertaken will include the completion of the stabilisation pond and completion of the Leachate System.

87.

The HIV/AIDS Substance and Abuse Programme will also continue with an allocation of $1 million for awareness, testing and treatment programmes.

Sport and Recreation 88.


In fiscal 2014, with an allocation of $31.7 million the THA will continue the programme of construction and upgrade of Sport and Recreational facilities.

This would provide for the successful development of talented athletes.
The programme of construction includes the following: • Goodwood Hard Court • Speyside Hard Court • Whim Hard Court 33 • Louis d’or Recreation Ground • Argyle and Kendall Community Swimming Pool • North Regional Recreation Centre and, • Courland Recreation Ground 89.

Two (2) major programmes that are geared towards developing the professional athletes of Tobago and developing new sporting activities are the Elite Athlete Development Institute and the Sports Development Programme respectively.

90.
90.

Many hard courts and Recreation grounds will undergo major upgrade and refurbishment works in 2014.

Some of the improvements to be undertaken include:: • • • re-surfacing of hard court and out field fencing lighting • application of acrylic colour coating • furnishing • procurement of exercising machines 34 Strategic Priority – Economic Growth, Job Creation, Competiveness and Innovation Science, Research and Development 91.
In recognition the need for informed decision making to guild development, an investment of $12.4 million was made towards Science, Research and Development.

In fiscal 2014, the two (2) new projects would be implemented to improve Breeding Units at both Runnemede and Charlotteville.
Some other notable projects include: • Cocoa Rehabilitation • Invasive Plants Control Project • Establishment of Root and Tuber Crop Planning material at repository at Lure Estate Tobago • Coastal Zone Protection Programme Economic Restructuring and Transformation 92.

Diversification of Tobago’s economy continues to be an area of emphasis as $11.5 million will be allocated towards facilitating business development in Tobago.
Projects expected to be implemented in fiscal 2014 include: • continuation of the Business Incubator Programme • continued development of infrastructure for increased cassava production by the Tobago Cassava Projects Ltd. 93.

The Enterprise Assistance Grant Programme and the Venture Capital programme will continue to provide seed capital for investments in emerging industries and the creation of new economic spaces over the medium term.
This region, which includes Speyside and Charlotteville Bay, will be developed for tourism, and diversified with the involvement of the diving industry, community events, agriculture and horticulture.

Tourism 35 94.

The THA will receive resources totalling $10.5 million in fiscal 2014 towards the continuation of projects and programmes geared towards improving products and services of the tourism sector to enhance the attractions for the domestic and international tourist.
These improvements will include: • continued restoration works on the Guard Hut and Commissariat Stores at Fort King George Heritage Park • restoration and improvements to beach facilities such as: • construction of Life Guard Towers and installation of security cameras at Store Bay Beach Facility, Turtle Beach and Pigeon Point • construction of a ramp for senior citizens at Mt.
Irvine Bay • landscaping at Fort Granby Beach Facility • construction of Visitor/User Facilities and installation of Picnic huts and Benches at Bloody Bay Beach Facility, Nature Park and Lookout • construction of a sewer plant, car park and dining room at King’s Bay Beach Facility • development of the tourism product through • consultations for the Community Awareness Programme • assistance to traumatised visitors • development of a Tourism Regulatory and Legal Framework regarding a Tourism Plant • conduct of a feasibility study of the Historical Site – Cove Estate • provision of island wide signage for villages and historical sites, air and sea ports and the rainforest • purchase of a commercial vehicle and continued building works for the TTHTI Tobago Campus Energy/Renewable Energy Alternatives 36 95.
The Ministry of Energy and Energy Affairs has plans to conduct the teaching of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies to four (4) secondary schools in Tobago.

The pilot projects on solar powered water heating and photo voltaic exterior lighting are targeted for Signal Hill Secondary, Bishops High School, Roxborough Secondary and Pentecostal Light and Life Foundation High School.

96.
96.

The THA continued the development of the Cove Eco Industrial Park with the installation of a solar street lighting system, comprising 79 individual units to provide a reliable and sustainable supply of clean energy to the Park.

The Lower Castries Street Car Park which was repaved also had solar lights installed in keeping with the THAs new image branding of clean, green, safe and serene.

Electricity 97.
Electricity 97.

The THA will receive the sum of $1 million in fiscal 2014 for its Street Lighting Programme and its Rural Electrification Programme.

The Street Lighting Programme is designed to upgrade and install new street lights as well as provide the necessary line and pole support infrastructure.

The Rural Electrification Programme will also provide these services to small and rural communities not otherwise served by the national grid.

The Arts and Multiculturalism 98.


A total of $2.6 million in fiscal 2014 has been allocated towards the development of the culture sector in Tobago.
The major activities planned include the following: • conduct of a feasibility study for the creation of a Heritage Marine Museum, a Living Heritage Museum and for the Coconut DUMI Festival which would entail a feasibility study into the developing, utilising and maximising our Identified Nature Resources Festival • initial outfitting and furnishing of the Orange Hill Community Workshop and Art Gallery 37 • conduct of a feasibility study for the development of Schools for the Performing Arts Water Security 99.
The Water and Sewerage Authority will focus attention on improvement of its water supply to customers in Tobago.

Funding in the amount of $15 million will be provided for the collective replacement of 28.7 km of oversized and/or leaking distribution pipelines.

Areas to benefit include Sangsters Hill, Buccoo, Montgommery and Bon Accord.
An additional $10 million will also facilitate the replacement of approximately 39 km of distribution pipelines in areas of Pembroke, Bacolet Gardens, Storebay, Culloden, Studley Park, Plantation, Carnbee, Glen Rd and Mason Hall.

The desilting and rehabilitation of the Hillsborough Dam in Tobago has been provided with the sum of $3.8 million to commence dredging and excavation works.

Sewerage 100.
Sewerage 100.

In Tobago, works related to the rehabilitation of the Scarborough Wastewater Treatment Plant and the South West Sewerage upgrade will also be pursued by the Water and Sewerage Authority with funding of $3 million and $10 million respectively.

Roads and Bridges 101.
The THA has been provided with an allocation of $83.5 million to continue projects as follows: • upgrade and paving of the roadway, and repairs to the bridge on the Roxborough/Bloody Bay Road • upgrade of roadway and the widening of 2 bridges to accommodate Public Transport Service Corporation (PTSC) buses on Orange Hill Road • complete upgrade and development of link road between Patience Hill and Plymouth Road 38 • complete retaining walls, rehabilitation of roadway at Runnemede and reconstruction of bridge at Craig Hall • upgrade of Mt.
St. George/Castara Road • complete designs and commence construction of roadway at Store Bay Local Road Transportation 102.

The Ministry of Transport has been awarded $1.7 million for the purchase of an Incinerator and a Runway Sweeper at the ANR Robinson International Airport for fiscal year 2014.

Additionally, the Vehicle Management Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago (VMCOTT)o will utilise $1 million to begin construction of a facility in Tobago.

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103.

In the area of Sea Transport the Tobago House of Assembly will receive an allocation of $6 million to continue works on the following jetties: • Jetty at Studley Park - $2 million will be provided for the construction of an offshore break for safe anchorage of barges.

• Jetty at Charlotteville - $3 million will be provided for the extension of the Jetty to provide better landing facilities for fishermen, cruise ships visitors and operators of pleasure craft.
• Jetty at Cove and Plymouth - $1 million will be provided to carry out feasibility studies.

Drainage 104.

An investment of $31.5 million has been made to improve the drainage and irrigation infrastructure in Tobago.

105.

The sum of $1.5 million has been provided for the continuation of coastal protection works including piling along the Old Milford Road at Shaw Park.
Construction of box drains, retaining walls and river embankment work will also continue at Carnbee Main Drain, Plymouth Road and Darrel Spring Drain 39 106.

Other major projects that will be undertaken in 2014 include: • construction of sea defense walls at Kendall, Argyle, and Speyside • river embankment work at the Roxborough River and • paving of Water Courses in Scarborough • Information Technology and Infrastructure 107.
The sum of $3.9 million has been provided to the THA for its computerisation programme for the improvement of the information technology stock on the island of Tobago.
This will allow for the continuation of several activities including: • • • • the Secondary School Computerisation Programme roll out of the Integrated Human Resource Information System (IHRIS) the process of information technology strengthening the networking of the divisions of the THA including Education, Youth Affairs, Sport, Community Development, Culture, Finance, Planning Communication 108.
The Ministry of Tobago Development has been allocated $1million for the computerisation and networking of the Ministry for the execution of several activities including the Implementation of an Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) and the purchase of hardware and equipment.

40 Strategic Priority – Poverty Reduction and Human Capital Development 109.
Tobago’s Education sector will be allocated $22.7miliion to continue investment in the human capital by improving the physical and management structures at all levels within the centre.

Early Childhood Education 110.

In fiscal 2014 pre-primary education will receive $0.3 million for the establishment of an Early Childhood Care and Education Unit.

Primary Education 111.


Primary education will be allocated $16.5 million to implement the following: • • improvement works to Signal Hill, Moriah and Delaford Government schools improvement and Extension works to L’Anse Fourmi Methodist, Bon Accord Government, St. Patrick’s, Lambeau and Plymouth Anglican schools • construction of Scarborough RC School 112.
Funds will also be allocated for the establishment of a research unit for primary school teachers, teacher training, technical assistance for curriculum development and improvement of security at primary schools.

Secondary Education 113.

The secondary education will receive a sum of $4.4 million to continue improvement works at Bishops’ High, Scarborough Secondary, Roxborough Composite and Signal Hill Senior Comprehensive schools.
The allotted sum will also finance the construction of a multi-faceted education complex, the young scholars programme and a programme of assessment and evaluation in schools.

Tertiary Education 41 114.

The THA has been allocated $1 million for investment in tertiary education.

For the continuation of projects including the development of a facility for the Caribbean Union College and the expansion of the Tobago Technical School.

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115.

Under the libraries programme, an amount of $13.9 million was allocated for expansion of the library collection, upgrade of library facilities and installation of hardware and software for networking of the library.

Skills Development 116.


For fiscal 2014, an amount of $3.8 million has been provided for the following: • acquisition of new training equipment and materials for the Roxborough Trade Centre • infrastructural work, technical vocational training and upgrade of equipment at Patience Hill Skills Development Centre • construction of retaining walls at the western end of Whim Skills Development Centre • upgrade works to the technical vocational facility at Signal Hill Special Education 117.
Programmes to address the needs of the differently-abled will continue to be a priority in fiscal year 2014 whereby investments of $1.5 million will finance the construction of a school for the deaf and the upgrade of Happy Haven School.

Capacity Building/Institutional Strengthening 118.

A number of projects, designed to build human and institutional capacity, will continue to be implemented in Tobago in 2014.
The sum of $1.8 million has been allocated for the following: 42 • establishment of the Energy Secretariat • Human Resources Development • Young Professionals Programme • • Institutional Strengthening of Divisions of the THA the establishment of the THA Asset Management Unit Social Development 119.

An allocation of $3.9 will be made available for initiatives aimed at the delivery of social services to vulnerable persons in Tobago.
Activities will include: • provision of services for the social wellbeing of senior citizens in Tobago under the Golden Apple/Adolescents Partnership Programme • establishment of Senior Citizen Centres where the elderly can interact with peers • implementation of a 911 Emergency Alert System for Senior Citizens, physically challenged and victims of domestic violence • provision of rehabilitation services for stroke victims and drug users through the Tobago Rehabilitation Programme • provision of training for Adolescent Mothers (19 years and under) in nurturing, technical skills and continuation of their education • provision of training and assistance to micro-enterprise entrepreneurs and the under- employed to enable them to become economically independent, under the project for the Realisation of Economic Achievement (REACH) • establishment of a Social Displacement Transitional Care and Relief Centre and Domestic Violence Project, where individuals can access help in situations of domestic violence and social displacement • upgrading the Vocation Centre for Persons with Mental Challenges Community Development 43 120.
The sum of $21.6 million has been allocated in fiscal 2014 for continued construction and upgrade of community centres throughout Tobago.
The planned programme of activities include: • payment of retention fees for five (5) community centres at Les Coteaux, Speyside, Lowlands, Bethesda and the Buccoo Integrated Community Development Centre • upgrade of Pan Theatres at Buccoo and Carnbee • plumbing upgrades, painting and landscaping works at Plymouth and Fairfield • demolition and construction of a multi-purpose facility at Canaan/Bon Accord • fencing, burglar proofing and landscaping works at Parlatuvier • completion of the community centres at Lambeau, Hope, Bloody Bay John Dial and Betsy’s Hope • upgrade of infrastructure and electrical works at Mt Grace • reconstruction of the Belle Garden community centre • expansion of the Carnbee/Mt Pleasant Centre into a multi-purpose facility • upgrade of flooring and installation of air conditioning units at Scarborough Youth Development and Entrepreneurship 121.
The sum of $7.4 million will be provided for continuous Youth Development in Tobago in fiscal 2014 THA will implement the following projects: • Youth Power Programme • Specialised Youth Service Programme • Mobile Youth Health Centre • establishment of Project Implementation Unit • expansion of Mardon House Youth Development Centre 44 • construction of Youth Empowerment Centre- Castara • construction of Youth Empowerment Centre- Betsy’s Hope • construction of Multi-Purpose Centres Housing and Shelter 122.
For fiscal 2014, the sum of $28.4 million will be provided to the THA to continue the expansion of the Housing and Settlements Programme.
These funds will be used to execute the following projects:- • construction of six (6) houses and repairs to roadways at the Castara Housing Estate Development • reimbursement to HDC for construction of housing at Adventure Housing Estate Phase II • preparation of a land use plan; survey and developmental works for a green community through the Special Land Development Programme at Windward, Tobago • revitalization of the Milford Court Commercial Plaza and regularization of NHA projects at Bon Accord, Kilgwyn and Buccoo • construction of a generator room , purchase of a generator and fencing under Roxborough Town Expansion Phase I • designing and construction of Rest Stop/Mini Plaza under Roxborough Town Expansion Phase II • provision for infrastructure development at the Friendship Estate Land Development • provisions for Surveys / Deeds, infrastructural works and installation of utilities at Adelphi Estate, Courtland Estate Land Development, Belle Garden Phase II, Adventure Phase II, and the Shirvan Road Land Development • provision of Home Improvement Grants and Home Completion Programme to assist needy persons to repair their homes 45 • disbursement of funding to successful applicants through the Beneficiary Owned Land Programme-New Home Construction • extension of Bon Accord Housing Estate through the preparation of serviced lots • construction of roadway to provide access to lots at Belle Garden Estate Phase I 46 Facilitative Priority Initiatives – Good Governance Administration 123.
Resources totalling $32.7 million will be disbursed to the THA in fiscal 2014 for the construction and refurbishment of public buildings throughout Tobago.
The funds are to be utilised on a number of projects, including: • construction of Education Head Office Building with substructure and superstructure works • outfitting of the Scarborough Post Office/Financial Complex • clearing of site and infrastructural works for the construction of Settlements Head Office Building • upgrading of Assembly Legislature Chambers with glass doors, ceiling renovation, sound proofing and AC system • completion of construction of the new Roxborough Plaza • site development and designs for the Assembly Administrative Complex • repairs to the Old Scarborough Market to facilitate vendors and consumers • commencement of construction of Public Conveniences • completion of construction of a Mini Mall at Charlotteville • preparation of site, foundation works and erection of a steel frame for the Construction of a Tobago Emergency Operation Centre 124.
Rehabilitation of the Hall of Justice (Tobago) will continue with an injection of $0.8 million to meet contractual obligations for construction of a security module at the court entrance.

Regional Development Planning 47 125.

The sum of $0.5 million will be provided for the continued development of the Tobago Spatial Development Strategy, an initiative which was commenced in 2013 by the THA.
It will parallel the National Spatial Development Strategy (NSDS) which the Government has developed as the overarching framework that will spatially represent the socio-cultural, economic and environmental development priorities for both Trinidad and Tobago.

Its strategies and policies will articulate the THA’s vision of sustainable development for the sister island Environment 126.
The THA will utilise an allocation of $1.6 million in 2014, to continue its efforts at advancing the environmental thrust in keeping with the brand image of Tobago as “Clean, Green, Safe and Serene”.
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