The San Fernando Waterfront Redevelopment Project is proposed to be an attraction for local and international tourist to the southern region of the country and create opportunities for business owners through a number of developmental initiatives. These initiatives include the Plaza San Carlos Historic District, Transit Hub, King’s Wharf, Yacht Club and the Coastal Boulevard. Primary stakeholders to receive this benefit include residents, fisher folk, commuters, business owners, art and culture participants, and the biophysical environment. The San Fernando Waterfront Redevelopment Project (SFWRP) includes the construction of a mixed-use development inclusive of residential housing.
SCOPE OF WORKS
As part of this project, the Lady Hailes Avenue will be widened to a four-lane dual carriageway from the Todd Street/Rienzi Kirton Highway Intersection to Queen Street. The Programme for Upgrading Roads Efficiency (PURE) of the Ministry of Works and Transport (MOWT) has been mandated to execute these widening works. Another part of this project will include connecting Rushworth Street Extension to Lady Hailes Avenue. This connection will allow traffic from the heart of San Fernando to more directly access Lady Hailes Avenue. The proposed alignment is shown in Figure 1.
BENEFITS OF THE PROJECT
The project is proposed to be an attraction for local and international tourists to the southern region of the country and create opportunities for business owners through a number of developmental initiatives such as the Plaza San Carlos Historic District, Transit Hub, King’s Wharf, Yacht Club and the Coastal Boulevard. Primary stakeholders to receive this benefit include fisher folk, residents of informal settlements, commuters, business owners, art and culture participants, passive and active recreation participants and institutions, and the biophysical environment.
Lady Hailes Avenue Widening
AERIAL LAYOUT