Infrastructure
Upgrade of 12kv Cables and Switchgear This project was also successfully completed during this academic year. The electrical infrastructure of the Campus was last upgraded in the early 1980’s. The main switchgear was non- functional, nonsurvivable, irreparable and posed a significant hazard. The Campus is pleased to have managed this changeover and this was also funded under the Public Sector Investment Programme.
Providing and maintaining appropriate and safe infrastructure is always a major challenge for the Campus. Several significant projects were either completed or made progress during the academic year.
Campus Sewer Collection and Wastewater Treatment Plant
During this academic year construction of this plant was completed and the plant was commissioned. There was an urgent need to provide an adequate system for the discharge of wastewater of The UWI to meet the current and projected demands of the Campus. The old site was inadequate to meet the demands of the volume of effluent and did not comply with the requirements of the EMA. Construction of the new plant took several years and was funded under the Public Sector Investment Programme.
Renovation of Chemistry C1 Building and Replacement of Fume Hoods
The existing Chemistry C1 Building, Fume Hoods, Ventilation Systems and Facilities were assessed as high risk and in dire need of improvement. We are pleased to report that this project has been approved for funding under the Public Sector Investment Programme. The project has been scoped, redesign work approved, and requests for proposals have been issued. The evaluation of responses is now in progress. Construction should start in the 2022/2023 academic year.
Building of the International Fine Cocoa Innovation Centre
Trinidad & Tobago produces the highest quality cocoa in the world. The construction of a cocoa factory will support an innovative bean to bar model. This project is aligned to the Government of Trinidad & Tobago’s initiative to modernise the cocoa industry through innovations and greater value added for the farmers of the nation. The project has been scoped, building design approved, request for proposals issued and assessed and a contractor selected. This is another project funded under the Public Sector Investment Programme. Construction of the factory is starting in the 2022/2023 academic year.
Prospective students and their families got a tour of the campus including the Halls of Residence during the Open Day event. PHOTO: ANEEL KARIM
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