Sandy Point Community Centre to undergo structural assessment for rehabilitation 

The government of St Kitts and Nevis is conducting a comprehensive assessment on the Sandy Point Community Centre. The assessment will help the administration determine how best they can rehabilitation and utilise the community centre.

The minister of state responsible for social development has confirmed during a recent national assembly sitting that the facility was “neglected, abused and that it was left dilapidated for a very long time,”

The Minister of state also said that the facility in Sandy Point will require “major work” according to an assessment from the Public Works Department.

“Public Works mentioned that they need to conduct a structural assessment because they noticed cracks going up the wall to the ceiling. The Minister has further confirmed that there are concerns about the structural integrity of this community centre that has been forgotten for so many years,” Senator Phillip stated.

During the session, Minister of State Isalean Phillips said that she was disappointed by the lack of action by Dr. Shawn Richards, who served as the nation’s Deputy Prime Minister from 2015 to 2022. Dr. Richards is the Parliamentary Representative of the Sandy Point Community, as part of St. Christopher #5.

She highlighted that the Parliamentary Representative for Constituency number 5 should have been more focused on the needs of the community in Sandy Point. The community Centre is very important for the people of Sandy Point and maintaining its structural integrity is crucial.

Senator and Minister of State Phillip has confirmed that the structural assessment will determine if the damage can be repaired and the building renovated or if the structure needs to be condemned.

She noted that the government is eagerly awaiting the assessment report on the building, noting its importance to the people of the community.

Anthony Morris

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