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Permanent Secretary Lloyd Lazar (right) assess work progress at Mansion Sporting Complex. |
Basseterre, St. Kitts (August 18, 2005): The Department of Sports has initiated construction work at the Newtown Playing Field, Sandy Point Recreation Ground as well as the St. Pauls and Mansion sporting complexes to boost safety and maximize the developmental potential of the facilities.
Most of these projects are nearing completion and total costs are estimated to run into the region of millions of dollars. A team from the Ministry of Tourism, Sports and Culture toured the site at Mansions to assess the ongoing work.
Engineer George Gilbert at the Public Works Department is the project officer. The Mansion pavilion, which is under construction, & comprises of bathroom facilities, players (dressing) rooms et al, he said. This building (will have) reinforced concrete with masonry block walls.
Contractor Marlon Henry grew up in the area and noted that it was a pleasure to spearhead the building efforts. Right now we are at the point where we have cast the intermediate beams and the block work is being done, so that we can construct the setting of the floor and we can get this project finished, he stated.
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Engineer George Gilbert (centre) at the Public Works Department flanked by contractor Marlon Henry (left) and Director of Sport Leroy Greene (right). |
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The Pavilion at the Mansion sporting complex is expected to be completed in late October |
The project remains on schedule and is expected to be completed in late October.
Director of Sport Leroy Greene indicated that once completed, this facility along with the others being renovated around the island will be suitable to host organised competitions.
An appeal has been made for residents, athletes, sporting officials and administrators to care for the new facilities and discourage vandalism.
