By Admin. Updated 6:22 p.m., Thursday, January 11, 2024, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
Brighton Beach and Mt. Wynne Recreational site are among two tourism sites earmarked for upgrades this year while a new tourism development is being planned for Troumaca Bay.
According to Minister of Finance, Economic Planning, and Technology – Camillo Gonsalves, during his 2024 budget address, the areas are among others set for tourism development this year.
During Mr. Gonsalves’ January 8 budget address, he said:
“Through BRAGSA, many existing tourism sites will enjoy comprehensive rehabilitative work in 2024. Additionally, Budget 2024 invests in upgrading the Mt. Wynne Beach Facility and the development of a fresh tourism site at Troumaca. Our dynamic Minister of Tourism, no stranger to Troumaca, will no doubt expound on this development.
He added:
“Another development in Budget 2024, likely to be popular among tourists and locals alike, will be the Brighton Recreational Park, a fresh initiative in this year’s Budget. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of dredged sand off the coast of Brighton Bay will be used to develop 16 acres of land along the coast into a recreational park and birdwatching retreat. The evolution of the Brighton Bay
– from one where trucks and bulldozers excavated sand for years, to one which will feature a walking track, lookout towers and picturesque views of our rugged Windward coastline – is a journey from eyesore to attraction. With popular private sector ATV tours of the Brighton area already a huge hit with tourists, and Brighton Salt Pond as one of our leading attractions, we look forward to adding the regenerating dunes of Brighton to this growing tourism hub.”
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