Senator the Honourable Rohan Sinanan, Minister of Works and Transport, has been visiting flood-prone areas across the country in response to the Tropical Storm Warning issued ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone Two
Earlier today, Minister Sinanan along with the Minister of Rural Development and Local Government, the Honourable Faris Al-Rawi, and a technical team of the Ministry of Works visited the Tulsa Trace Pump and Gate Facility to conduct preliminary assessments of the newly installed pumps and auxiliary works currently being conducted at this site.
The Ministry of Works and Transport’s Drainage Division embarked on an initiative entitled “The Upgrade to Existing Pumps and Gates Inventory” throughout the country. The Programme involves the upgrade of pump stations and the replacement and/or rehabilitation of sluice gates and flap gates across Trinidad.
One of the main projects identified for upgrading was the Tulsa Trace Pump Site in the Oropouche Lagoon area that affects the communities of Penal and its environs via the Black Water Channel. Upgrade works on the Tulsa Trace Pump House and Gates project included the installation of one (1) new 30,000 GPM pump, as well as two (2) new sluice gates and a trash rack. The Project is ongoing and testing and commissioning are expected to be completed by mid-July 2022.
Given prevailing weather conditions, the Ministry of Works and Transport encourages the general public to remain vigilant and to stay connected to the Ministry of Works and Transport's website at www.mowt.gov.tt and official social media platforms for further information and updates
Senator the Honourable Rohan Sinanan, Minister of Works and Transport speaks to the Honourable Faris Al-Rawi, Minister of Rural Development and Local Government as they are about to tour the upgrade of works at the Tulsa Trace Pump Station.
Senator the Honourable Rohan Sinanan, Minister of Works and Transport interacts with Director, Drainage Division Mrs. Katherine Badloo-Doerga
Senator the Honourable Rohan Sinanan, Minister of Works and Transport inspects the newly installed pump at the Tulsa Trace Pump Station
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