Facilities at Trelawny Stadium and National Arena to be Upgraded

The Government has set aside more than $100 million to upgrade facilities at the Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium, and the National Arena,  in St. Andrew.

For the Trelawny stadium, irrigation infrastructure will be constructed at a cost of $57 million, while a $60 million enhancement project will be undertaken at the National Arena, to host national, regional and international events.

Anticipated targets for the Trelawny facility are to: commence and complete the construction of water catchment tanks; commence and complete trenching and pipe laying; and begin and finish construction of a pump house, install the pump and ensure the functionality of the system.

Targets at the National Arena for 2016/17 are to: commence and complete the renovation and upgrading of the bathroom facility; and paint and renovate the roof and ceiling, windows and doors.

The details of the projects are contained in the 2016/2017 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives.