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Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
August 20, 2008 (SKNIS):
The aesthetics of the St. Peter’s Community will be greatly enhanced with the transformation of the Parray’s Village Playing Field and the construction of the St. Peter’s Community Park.
During an open forum with residents, Parliamentary Representative for the area Honourable Cedric Liburd assured attendees that one of the motivating factors for pursuing the completion of the project is his concern for young people. He said that the recent surge in crime, in the Caribbean, has forced governments and ordinary citizens to invest in avenues where youth can channel their energies in a positive manner. The Sporting Complex was described as one such venture. Minister Liburd said that the sporting facility would be managed by a Sporting Council.
Architectural Technologist Cavelle Brookes explained that there would be a St. Peter’s Community Park located at Douglas’ Estate. She said that the park would be for leisure and recreational activities and would add to the areas historic importance considering that St. Peter’s is the location of several landmarks including Lawyer Stephen’s Cave and De Poincy’s Chateaux. According to Ms. Brookes, the first phase consists a single story activity building which will house a museum and a make-shift concessions stand. Phase 2 will see the construction of a three timber-framed gazebos, while Phase 3 is an amphitheatre, water fountain and monument, complete with landscaping.
