TTPS QUARTERLY No.1 (1)

Someet Ramroop
Head Administration
n 2015, the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service,
Administration Branch, developed and managed a
programme to complete major refurbishment of three
police stations in the North Eastern Division in order to
provide proper accommodation for police officers assigned
to these stations as well as the members of the public
whom they serve.
The three stations were the Maracas, Santa Cruz and
Blanchisseuse Police Stations. These stations are located in
rural areas and are some of the older police stations that
were constructed. Maracas and Blanchisseuse Police
Stations are also located on the Northern Coast of Trinidad;
as a result, the buildings are often affected by ‘sea blast’.
Therefore, they all required major refurbishment. The
project scope included:
1. Removal of old roof and installation of new roof
2. Painting of both internal and external walls
3. Installation of new windows and doors
4. Repair and upgrade of sewer system
5. Upgrade of electrical systems
6. Refurbishment and installation of new air condition
units
7. Tiling of floors
8. Partitioning of areas as required
Suitably qualified firms were awarded the job for the
refurbishment of each station based on the competitive
tender process undertaken. The officers were
temporarily relocated to the community centres in
Maracas and Blanchisseuse while the projects were
being completed. In Santa Cruz, police officers
stationed there had to be accommodated in a newly
constructed containerized facility on the compound.
The works were completed within time and budget and
the quality of work was of a high standard.
The result has been significantly improved working
conditions for officers at these stations. The hope is that
this would serve to improve motivation and
commitment by officers as they protect and serve the
relevant communities.
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