Sports facility @Diamond Estate still incomplete due to lack of funding- Hon de Castro
The project, intended for schools and youth, began in 2012 but remains incomplete, despite several remedial works conducted by the District Representative.
On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, during the Question and Answer segment at the Eighth Sitting of the Second Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA), Minister de Castro stated that, despite the ministry's advocacy and the support of members, no funding has been allocated for this project during the last two budget cycles.
The minister acknowledged and appreciated the increase in investment in recreational infrastructure across the territory over the past two years; however, she emphasised that this particular facility has not yet benefited from such allocations.
'Renewed focus necessary'
Given that the project was initiated over a decade ago, she stressed that renewed focus is necessary.
Honourable de Castro reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to engage in detailed discussions with the Honourable Member for the Second District to determine the current scope of work required and added that her ministry fully recognises the importance of completing this facility for the benefit of the community and the youth.
"Once the necessary funding is secured, we are committed to working swiftly and effectively to see the project through to completion," Hon de Castro stated.
She noted that assessments have not been completed in terms of understanding the work required and the quantities.
"We, unfortunately, have not been in a position, based on our allotment, to really focus on this project because the funding would have been allocated to other recreational facilities. So once funding is made available through SAP or through the upcoming budget cycle, we are very much prepared to move the project forward," Hon de Castro added.
She stated that in the meantime, the ministry will take this opportunity to engage with the district representative to determine the necessary works that will be carried out, which may include a phased approach depending on the availability of funding.
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and why is it hard to comment on bvi news article is like them giving you 1 or two comments per day before them block you from commenting....free speech no longer a thing?
Don't put it on a PRIORITY list!!!!!!
Utter rubbish.
We all know where this money went now don’t we.
WA YOU DONT TAKE SOME A THE SALARY AYO T**** AND FIX IT