Government Strengthens Investment in Community Sports Infrastructure

The Government of Dominica, through the Ministry of Sports, continues to make

significant investments in community sporting infrastructure as part of a broader vision to strengthen grassroots sports and nurture emerging talent across the island.

Over the past 12 months, the Ministry has launched a series of projects aimed at

enhancing recreational spaces and providing access to quality sporting facilities for all

age groups. The Ministry has completed lighting upgrades at eight (8) community playing fields, including:

● The Teza Grounds in Mahaut

● The Grand Fond Playing Field

● The Centre Playing Field in Grand Bay

● The Anse du Mai Playing Field

● The Vieille Case Playing Field

● The Belle Vue Chopin Playing Field

● The Soufrere playing Field and

● The Glanvillia playing Field

These improvements provide opportunities for extended play hours and more structured community-based sporting events. The Ministry is encouraging youth, women and even senior citizens to make full use of these spaces for leagues, tournaments and general outdoor recreation.

Assessments are currently underway for the lighting of additional facilities.

Major Investment at Windsor Park Sports Stadium In another major step, the Government has committed approximately $14 million from the Lotteries Commission to fund the full restoration of lighting infrastructure at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium. This critical upgrade will meet international standards and includes the installation of high-quality lighting systems, a modern control room and supporting

facilities. It underscores Government’s commitment to maintaining Dominica’s premier

sporting venue, even amidst other national priorities.

Development of Hard courts and Community Recreation

The Ministry is also prioritizing the development of hard courts for basketball and netball in various communities. Recently completed facilities in La Plaine and Penville are already in use for youth engagement and sporting activity.

In Portsmouth, a new hard court with washrooms has been completed at Benjamin’s Park and will soon be outfitted with bleachers and lighting to enhance spectator experience and nighttime use.

Other community courts across the island will be upgraded as part of the strategy to

decentralize sports and provide consistent avenues for recreation at the village level.

Enhanced Facilities under the BNTF 10 Project

Two (2) sporting interventions are also being implemented under the Basic needs Trust

Fund 10 Project within the Ministry of Culture, Youth, Sports and Community

Development. First is the complete upgrade of the Trafalgar Basketball hard Court to

include a media center, covered sitting, washrooms, change rooms and perimeter

fencing. This project is nearing completion. The upgrade to the Delices Playing field to

include a small pavilion and the grassing of the playing surface is also ongoing.

Synthetic Track for Athletics in the North

In collaboration with the Dominica Athletics Association and international partners,

Government is working to develop a synthetic athletics track at Pointe Ronde in the north. This long-awaited facility will serve as the central hub for athletics development in Dominica. Once completed, it will provide expanded opportunities for training, hosting of competitions and the development of elite athletes.

The Government of Dominica reaffirms its commitment to sporting excellence and the

empowerment of communities through modern, accessible and sustainable sports

infrastructure.

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