Access is being provided to 2 playing fields in Carriacou, with the understanding by the Grenada Government, and the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs and Local Government, that recreational facilities are important to help people cope with trauma following any natural disaster.
While the Lauriston Mini Stadium pavilions sustained major roof damage during the passage of Hurricane Beryl just over 2 months ago, the field is available for recreational activities.
In addition, the turf wicket and main field at Dover Playing Field, on the northern side of the island, can be utilised for recreation. The playing field’s boundary is being used for dumping debris left by the hurricane.
More than 90% of the island’s housing stock was destroyed by Beryl. With that, large areas were needed for the collection of debris, noted Minister for the Environment, Climate Resilience and the Environment Hon. Kerryne James at the launch of Project Pristine.
Government has hired the MV Gondola to transport hurricane-derived debris from the island. Ultimately, the debris will be handled by the Grenada Solid Waste Management Authority (GSWMA).
Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs
