Behind Movie Town Port of Spain

[@lloydmn5]

Back in the sixties when I was going to Fatima, that whole area, both sides of the river was all wilderness, wetlands and mangrove with lots of little crabs scurrying around. But it had one big attraction: plenty dounce trees laden with fruit. Thanks for the update on all the new development in the area.

[@pointboy12]

Well the Downs trees definitely gone, even in the remaining areas of wetland in that area.

[@raw0001]

We keep losing our tradition/heritage, even down to our local fruits, but you can get apple, pears, grapes all year round.. go figga..!!!

[@_Miss_K_]

Derek Chin only looking to make money.... slowly losing our rich greenery... what a bunch of yuck😮

[@pointboy12]

@@_Miss_K_ This is not a Derek Chin project but a Government project.

[@brownsugar2271]

@@_Miss_K_ that’s the purpose of doing business. To make money. More businesses more job opportunities for a growing economy and for citizens! Government cannot create all the jobs. It’s the job for the private sector!

[@sharon2012ful]

Great work, continue keeping us informed.

[@pointboy12]

@@sharon2012ful Thank you

[@judy-annmcneill1037]

Thank you for revealing the activity that is taking place back there. Be safe and have someone look out for you at all times.

[@pointboy12]

It was my pleasure

[@anderson8601]

Whatever you take from Mother Nature, She always takes back!!!

[@ramishrambarran3998]

Pointboy. You are quite right about the backfilling of the Mucurapo wetlands. Everyone has forgotten that where Movietown is located used to be mangrove wetlands, so that land reclamation beginning even before Movietown was on a grand scale as shown by the video. The place where the Port Authority park imported vehicles used to be called Spectrum. I do not need to explain the function of mangroves. But our administrations have a track record of destroying the environment. Years ago, under one, over 600 acres of Petrotrin's virgin forest land at Vessigny was bulldozed to make way for industrial installations. Residents were seeing all sorts of wild animals, birds and other creatures running wild (no pun intended) because their habitats were destroyed forever ! There was destruction of mangroves at Pranz Gardens, Claxton Bay also. Most of our population were not aware, and lots do not care. If ever you are going to Tobago by the inter-island ferry, look at the mountains overlooking the North Coast. You will see getaway villas here and there, poking through the greenery of the Northern Range. Who sold land in the Northern Range ? Who gave permission for an access road to be cut from the North Coast road into the mountain ? Reasons why the big shots are cutting more and more into the Northern Range and when floods occur officials would blame ITCZs and El Nino ! As it is, I edited my previous comment, as someone got offended. I am politically neutral. Please click on the link below: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnLMZImKiMmHrrc

[@lynneleeluckdowsing6654]

Why is every discussion on issues in Trinidad seized as an opportunity to inject poison? score political points for the party not in power? Is it because of an absence of real love and patriotism? Ambition without love is a hell (literally) of a thing.

[@pointboy12]

You are correct that people have forgotten that the Port Car Park and Movietowne were once mangrove.

[@allysonashby5201]

I care. But I'm one of the many silent ones😢😢

[@allysonashby5201]

And Crews Inn too. There used to be a wildlife habitat too

[@pointboy12]

@@allysonashby5201 Not everyone will be vocal about every issue. There is room in the world for silent ones.

[@christarlite2]

Had me on a nice little adventure here. Thanks for this journey!

[@pointboy12]

You are welcome

[@decentguy11]

They have been saying that for over 40 years now to no avail.

[@brownsugar2271]

You always go where inquiring minds want to see…Always the first to bring us up to speed on new places or activities. Thank you!

[@pointboy12]

You are welcome.

[@fowlman7254]

Every time I'm leaving movie towne POS I always tell myself one of these days I'll take a drive/walk to see what's going on in the back there.. thanks for this😂

[@pointboy12]

You are welcome.

[@stephenbroadbridge8325]

The EMA would have had to give permission for any landfill. If they did, the freedoms of information act would compel them to show the approval upon request. All detail about the landfill with names would be available.

[@pointboy12]

Your comment prompted me to check the UDECOTT web site and they have it listed on their web site as one of their projects. They also indicate the type of development they envisage for the area and the extent.

[@roddyspicer]

It is listed as Invaders Bay Development. There is also a description of the project.

[@pointboy12]

@@roddyspicer Correct

[@62halee]

You know better than most that the Chairman of the EMA was a former PNM candidate for St. Joseph. The EMA is not an independent body. The staff is powerless in the midst of this atrocity.

[@janaekelis]

@@roddyspicer that name is ironic

[@garnetjaglal3308]

Hmmm, I am looking at this and I have quite a few thoughts in my head... Some are not good. Thanks for your video and the information provided herein.

[@pointboy12]

You are welcome.

[@annieromany3493]

You and me both 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾critical thinkers we are 🤔

[@rosannsabzali3695]

Heartbreaking indeed!!

[@misanhardware6475]

Thank you so much for sharing. Very very nice and interesting.

[@pointboy12]

You are welcome.

[@MarciaBraveboy1974]

Thanks for letting us know. 🎉❤

[@pointboy12]

Our pleasure!

[@sandrasoobhanath4981]

Thanks for highlighting. So sad that birds are no longer there.

[@pointboy12]

You are welcome

[@sipvypkbj103]

They're in caroni River Remember going on a tour with tourists board when I liked away

[@sipvypkbj103]

Good all-days

[@sipvypkbj103]

Hopefully the 💧 don't flood back Up. As that take years to happen. For water 💧 to take back land As I am older now. Just like downtown POS South Q. Where the bus 🚌 terminal is What happened whenever 🌧 rain Falls it floods there Now 😢

[@pointboy12]

@@sipvypkbj103 it will be interesting to see the drainage plans for this area.

[@sandrabarran5162]

That is lots of land there. That place had a barrier of trees in case of bad weather etc. Its Not Worth The Price Of Progress. Thanks Brother For The View.

[@pointboy12]

You are correct about the role that mangrove trees play in reducing the impact of bad weather from the sea.

[@dominiquetardieu9594]

Looks like another west moorings in the pipe line.

[@pointboy12]

@dominiquetardieu9594 It will be a combination of Westmoorings and Movietowne. Residential, Commercial and Entertainment.

[@Ach1mW]

Precisely, and now they left like 3 if any....

[@jayscorpionjba]

Six years ago, I visited the back there, it was not that wide. They apparently reclaimed more land.

[@pointboy12]

They have.

[@Ach1mW]

But are they going to put some magroves or something on the coast because that was there before and what's the point of reclaiming land if you leave it vulnerable to the very currents

[@kissoonmanoo8990]

Interesting. Thanks for showing.

[@pointboy12]

@@kissoonmanoo8990 You are welcome

[@triconcert]

Interesting journey. Thanks for sharing.

[@pointboy12]

You are welcome

[@taralalla50]

Thanks point boy for showing us this footage didn't think behind movie town was the ocean close by.Thanks to Lasagna Baptists for highlighting it in one of his videos I came looking for it.Great vlog as usual.

[@pointboy12]

You are welcome.

[@danannield5810]

point me to lasagna baptists channel please , it not coming up with that name

[@pointboy12]

@@danannield5810 you are spelling the first name wrong. Lasagna is an Italian meal. His name is Lasana.

[@daveinniss954]

I work n one of the tall buildings on Wrightson road. From there you could see it is a massive project. I asked the same question you asked, didn't the government say "no"?

[@pointboy12]

I have now learnt that it's the Government that is doing the project through Udecott.

[@kurtydhan]

If for some reason the development comes through...it is another port of entry for cruise ships right...are we putting a customs and coast guard there as well

[@pointboy12]

@@kurtydhan I expect that they would.

[@link3dem]

Well informative 👏

[@pointboy12]

Glad you think so!

[@trogers3303]

The scope of wildlife in T&T is shrinking rapidly because of bad planning and greed, soon there will be more concrete than greens, but what they don't realize is that nature always win in the end.

[@pointboy12]

Yes over the very long term nature wins.

[@TriniMonstera]

We might have to do our own little part in re-wilding the environment. Mossyearth and Leave Curious on KZbin show how they are working in different countries to do so.

[@trogers3303]

@@TriniMonstera Re-wilding is a great way to go, but the four biggest problems when comes to wildlife in T&T is that (1) greedy developers will stop at nothing to fulfill their thirst for greed; (2) there are some people who are not educated enough about the importance of those wild animals and bees and other valuable insects and the environment around them. (3) that some people just do not care about the wildlife (4) not enough strong enforcement or laws with real teeth for the rules on hunting and environmental care. I remember seeing deer running in T&T (Santa Cruz) back in the 70s that gone, they held someone in South with 35+ agouti in his freezer, the scarlet ibis is being targeted and eaten...it seems like even though there is a hunting season, people hunt year round, Our rivers are becoming dry rivers. it is nonstop raping of the land in T&T, and nobody really cares.. To re-wild Trinidad and Tobago, they first have to make strong laws followed by no-nonsense enforcement and they would need at least a 5 year ban on hunting. But we can only dream :)

[@rajkumarierogers3858]

Be safe and thank you

[@Anthony-un3vy]

Reminds me of the changes that took place at the Western Main Road and Diego Martin Junction. Now Westmoorings Mall. Back then there was the Fatima sea scout boat house that was our start point to row from Cocorite to Monos Island to camp in 1962-63. What were we thinking???We left with three sea scout row boats and came back together. Yes ...Justice Stanley John was part of that experience. Thanks for the memories...rowing past future MovieTowne

[@pointboy12]

You are welcome

[@raw0001]

Is only one thing they'll be building round deh, and that is luxury accommodation, etc..!!

[@pointboy12]

I expect there will be some of that along with various entertainment business.

[@Wabeeninc]

@@pointboy12 marinas,hotels, and a new mall

[@marcopolo2749]

Wrong

[@spektakulapromotions668]

when mother nature decide to take back what is hers, the wetlands that was there for a reason, as the saying goes " those who don't hear does feel"

[@pointboy12]

When that occurs it will affect everything from Sea Lots to Westmoorings as that entire coast was originally mangrove.

[@reenabalroop4369]

Thank you for the information 🙏

[@pointboy12]

You are welcome.

[@saffirasamaroo5963]

There use to have mangrove to protect the coastline.

[@pointboy12]

Yes mangrove does protect the land in times of storms.

[@saffirasamaroo5963]

@@pointboy12 not only in times of storms but also from erosion.

[@pointboy12]

@@saffirasamaroo5963 Correct

[@indra844]

So much under develop land in the country they couldn't find anywhere else the greedy rich business people and the government don't care about anything except money I wonder how many of them would take their wealth with them when they die , this really upset me I think the EMA is responsible to

[@patrickhoward9789]

That is not for pnm surporters they are the vote bank that all

[@ONLYvibz]

Thank you! I’ve always wondered

[@pointboy12]

You are welcome

[@Dave1854]

Interesting build, that is a huge investment, and one can only imagine either high rise residency and perhaps more shopping/entertainment. Trinidad has a lot of "private equity" when you slow down and start to really observe some of the developments in place and coming up. We are talking in the millions, people are convinced they will get ROI to support and cut those checks. I was there a year ago and visited the East Gates mall and the other one off the highway close to Seeram Brothers and was convinced! Money to burn!

[@pointboy12]

You are correct that high rise residency plus shopping/entertainment are planned for that area plus office complexes.

[@StephanieJoseph-t6m]

Water clean and nice.

[@pointboy12]

Yes it is.

[@melmarz4664]

This is heart breaking to see

[@amijack421]

I am 60 years old , and my grandmother told me that in her younger years , the waters there had reached as far as the edge of cocorite hils,so she was surprised why would they put buildings where the sea will eventually reclaim it back, and they werent even the climate changes we see today ,

[@pointboy12]

@@amijack421 Well they have reclaimed much of the seashore beginning from the Cocorite fish market.

[@ricardoramdin8703]

Enjoyed the video. But this land reclamation was done years ago and the govt is now developing it ,However the public consultation for its development required by the ema act has not taken place as far as I am aware.

[@dianneseelal5767]

Thank you!!!

[@pointboy12]

You are welcome

[@rashelelashley]

One day the Sea will come back and claim their own!

[@pointboy12]

It may

[@richardlewis5483]

With global warming it might be sooner than we think.

[@sanchz3678]

As per usual. But at the same time once it is packed properly it’ll take longer than usual

[@keystone6162]

As long as they do what needs to be done, it will be fine. Backfilling the ocean front worldwide is a very common, very straightforward, very simple process. It's basically permanent once maintained.

[@pointboy12]

@@keystone6162 Thank you for the very informed comment.

[@JasonAndrews-rt8rg]

LOL thanks very much for your video.

[@pointboy12]

You are welcome.

[@lynneleeluckdowsing6654]

Who knew? Pointboy, you are a great teacher, local historian, ,faithful custodian of the culture, a national treasure. The commenter, brownsugar, has put it perfectly. Love your work on the history of "Sando".

[@pointboy12]

Thank you. I have some other historical themed videos planned for this year. Most likely they will be in August.

[@lynneleeluckdowsing6654]

@@pointboy12 Please take your time : editing these videos requires a great deal of time and effort. Here, trying to be considerate even as I salivate. Peace, love, and may you be safe.

[@Theresa-kd5im]

It is on KZbin, yes! The narrator/reporter begun in the middle of nowhere with his story. No one understands what and where he is talking about.

[@gartheligon140]

@@Theresa-kd5im Review the video and listen then you'll know where this project is located.

[@Luke-Emmanuel]

what do u suggest would be the best times for high tide?

[@pointboy12]

The timing of High Tide changes every day.

[@thejourney6712]

The pitch on the road looks thin like 1.5” lol

[@pointboy12]

I have no idea

[@avafro]

Wow. Just today I saw the road and wondered what they were doing back there. I wonder if they got a certificate of environmental clearance for such an eco sensitive area.

[@pointboy12]

I would assume so as Udecott is doing the work.

[@4698mags]

Not only fishing we not so nieve 😊

[@kawaibodhisingh8002]

So what are the building on that said parcel off land is it a expansión to the port or is it movie town project

[@pointboy12]

@@kawaibodhisingh8002 It not expansion of Movietowne but a new complex for residential, commercial and entertainment properties. It is being done by Udecott.

[@SandBrown36]

THIS IS CRAAAAZY!! ALL THT WORK QUEITLY DONE????😮😮😮

[@tummysun954]

It wasn't really 100% quiet, it's just not important news to most but it was publicised and actually had a little drama too with the movie town people if I am not mistaken

[@gracepayne1669]

That's why woodbrook and st James does flood so bad

[@pointboy12]

Some people believe so.

[@gracepayne1669]

@@pointboy12 it is so. I grew up in st James. Those days it had no movie town. When rain start to fall all of us children used to be outside in the rain reaching woodbrook. Never had no flooding until movie town and the foreshore, because majority of the mangroves was removed. I guess that's the price of progress. But at what price??

[@pointboy12]

@@gracepayne1669 Yes there have been unwanted side effects.

[@ronniejackson3355]

It is for Steeets of the World. Chin recently announced he was going ahead with the project

[@pointboy12]

No. That is a concept that Chin had but this is now a Udecott project.

[@onyekachiuzoamaka9356]

Old video of site done years ago should be shown alongside. Great documentary though ✅

[@pointboy12]

Thank you. It would have been nice to add old photos if I had them.

[@danannield5810]

@@pointboy12 I've got photos of hot and cold, back in the day but am in them 🤦

[@pointboy12]

@@danannield5810 I would love to see the photos.

[@danannield5810]

@@pointboy12 sorry but they are a little too personal ... says my huzzy 💁‍♀😞

[@pointboy12]

@danannield5810 Ok

[@annieromany3493]

Nice paved roads while some areas on the island filled with potholes. And you say high tides for fishing, or nice area for late night fishing/speed boats etc with quick drop offs of Gs & Ds.🤔🤔🤔 money talks!

[@pointboy12]

If people wanted to use that area for high speed drop offs they would have done it when the area was mangrove so nobody could see them, not when the area has been cleared so everybody could see who in the back there.

[@David-nv8kz]

This cannot be done without permission from someone of great authority it needs to be investigated

[@pointboy12]

@David-nv8kz This is a Udecott project

[@nailaking9246]

It would be interesting to find out if any bodies were ever found in there. Years ago there was an old homeless woman who use to travel in the taxi with me most mornings and sit in POS all day. On evenings she would travel back and could be seen walking into that area and I have not seen her for years. I always felt like she might have died in there.

[@pointboy12]

Never heard of any bodies in that area.

[@sandradocomments9821]

I suspect they're gonna buildup a place like BOAT QUAYin Singapore, with the view of the water and huts with music and culinary from around the world. Ah jus feel so ! Worked for a short while in Singapore

[@pointboy12]

That was the plan when the private developer wanted to do the project. However with Government I do not know what they intend.

[@thevideoof8795]

Was there not plans to expand a entertainment area called streets of the world? There you get a taste of every country in one spot ...

[@pointboy12]

@@thevideoof8795 That was Derek Chin's plan but it was not approved. Instead Government has been doing the reclamation.

[@thevideoof8795]

@@pointboy12 what's is reclamation? So what will they build there ?

[@pointboy12]

@@thevideoof8795 Reclamation is basically filling swampy area with soil to make it solid land.

[@kattygabby3519]

Wow!! That's a lot of reclaimed land! At the expense of marsh and mangrove?? Hmmm ... 😮 You're lucky nobody stopped you?🤔

[@pointboy12]

When i was going I wondered if someone would stop me, however there was no one present to raise any objection.

[@62halee]

The EMA is really incapable of making any moral decision on behalf of the mangrove and its nurseries breeding young fish, crustaceans and birds. The Chairman of the EMA was once the PNM candidate for St.Joseph The poor EMA staff. How helpless they must feel.

[@waheedaaslam1621]

Was there a road when you were visited last time?

[@pointboy12]

No paved road. There was a dirt road on the side alongside the Maraval River which flows thru the western edge of this land.

[@lloydmn5]

The loss of habitat probably destroyed the wildlife that the birds relied on for food.

[@pointboy12]

That would be part of it but I think also the constant trucks filling the area would have driven them away.

[@danannield5810]

Does anyone know where all that backfill came from? imported from?

[@pointboy12]

@@danannield5810 I believe some if it came from the cleaning of the Diego Martin River.

[@tylermark1878]

dude u sound tiger he's a trini singer from the 60's he has a lot of hits .. great vid by the way

[@pointboy12]

Thanks for the compliment on the video and voice. I did not know about a singer called Tiger in the 1960. I do know there was a calypsonian called Growling Tiger but I think he was before 1960.

[@tylermark1878]

@@pointboy12 he was called young tiger he sang a song chicken and rice ...plz look him up on youtube ...the name will sound funny it its a hit and he also went abroad to do jazz which made he above a lot of local artist

[@tylermark1878]

@@pointboy12 sry about that but he was called young tiger, he sang a song chicken and rice , listening to it now I thought he was u becz u both sound the same artistically and intellectually too , he also left trinidad and did songs in the Uk which gave him a big name above other trini artist .. look him up on youtube... young tiger (chicken and rice)

[@nphipps9406]

what! they developing land and loosing the nature. right now i am lost because everything looks so different. THANKS A LOT

[@pointboy12]

Yes they have started

[@madridfan2007]

Losing not loosing

[@nphipps9406]

@madridfan2007 ok, sometimes texting gives typos

[@senhouses]

Reclaim land. Unnatural. Beware of earthquake after completion

[@pointboy12]

I do not think that earthquake is a risk but they have to ensure the land is properly compacted and settled to avoid sinkage.

[@senhouses]

What is earthquake liquefaction? Liquefaction takes place when loosely packed, water-logged sediments at or near the ground surface lose their strength in response to strong ground shaking. Liquefaction occurring beneath buildings and other structures can cause major damage during earthquakes.

[@pointboy12]

@@senhouses Yes you are correct about the possibility of liquefaction.

[@anthonyfarrier806]

That's the 1 per cent taking over Trinidad

[@pointboy12]

Actually No. This is a Government project being done by UDECOTT.

[@madridfan2007]

@@pointboy12I’m glad you corrected Anthony and nothing is wrong with development if planned properly. Not everything is politics and nepotism.

[@pointboy12]

@@madridfan2007 that is true

[@ronniejackson3355]

Mr. Chen is a Chinese from Guyana. He has nothing to do with 1 porcent.

[@onikaconstantine8861]

Well done 😊

[@pointboy12]

Thank you

[@edwardkacal2616]

Same thing they did to create westmoorings. And you can see mangrove saplings already growing on the water’s edge, as will always happen in that area. When the foreshore was built, there was no mangrove on the seaward side except at the river mouth, now the mangrove stretches half was down the highway and even grows on the landward side. Predict a new housing development coming there soon.

[@pointboy12]

Thank you for adding to the discussion and reminding that the Foreshore and Westmoorings were also reclaimed land. I have subsequently learned that this is a Udecott project.

[@edwardkacal2616]

@@pointboy12 Of course, that's not to say that I agree with what they are doing. It seems that every time that the mangrove stabilizes, someone comes and moves the coastline further out.

[@Ach1mW]

@@edwardkacal2616 Makes you wonder, why do that - especially looking at it now - if that was all the land they actually reclaimed? Then they apparently do it again..... They are destroying the mangroves and many organsims to put up more unnecessary corporate infrastructure.

[@jayscorpionjba]

Back when they first started development, the area of Woodbrook started flooding, and now it will be worse.

[@cherylali6819]

That is why Woodbrook will have more flooding because there is no place for the water to run off and be absorbed ,😢

[@clintonwilliams4570]

Winds of Change bro! Money talks... Natural Environment suffers!

[@pointboy12]

I am not sure who is responsible for filling the land, however I believe it is Government using UDECOTT.

[@RM-yf2lu]

That's why we have an EMA and not an EPA...We are allowed to pay to pollute

[@shavisha1]

Wow!

[@dskeete67]

Thanks pointboy

[@pointboy12]

You are welcome

[@jeanelaine]

Is that land reclaimed from the sea?

[@pointboy12]

No it is not reclaimed land but it has been back filled.

[@Ninja_St]

I remember when they pulled out the mangrove trees from the area behind what used to a fish market in that area. I believe they claimed the trees would be replanted in another mangrove. But I drove pass every day and saw the uprooted trees on the ground slowly withering away. They were never replanted. I believe the fish market had to close down. I wonder what happened to all those fishermen?

[@pointboy12]

@@Ninja_St I didn't know there was a fish market in that area.

[@Ninja_St]

If memory serves - it was not exactly where Movietowne is. It was in the area but closer to Peake's.

[@pointboy12]

@@Ninja_St well there is a fish market next to Peake's.

[@cosmasjames7349]

Price of progress I will say

[@pointboy12]

That is what some will say.

[@jason3064]

That is a lot of devastation

[@pointboy12]

Yes it is a very large area that has bee back filled.

[@jason3064]

@@pointboy12 hmmm

[@pointboy12]

This has been taking place over 2 years but people never noticed.

[@annieromany3493]

Exactly, future devastation for sure. I swear sometimes the powers that be forgets Trinidad is an island and not a huge country.

[@jason3064]

@@annieromany3493 agreed

[@dannyragbir6342]

That was a wet land and swamp area with birds and some animals. Its state lands. Which Gov't division authorised its backfilling, clearing and to whose bnefit.

[@pointboy12]

You have asked a question that I cannot answer.

[@PeopleStationSound]

thanksaa

[@pointboy12]

You are welcome

[@ball-science]

I believe that whole area was reclaimed land fill even before movie town was built. They now paved access road, probally prepping for who knows what.

[@pointboy12]

Where the port is located was reclaimed land but this portion was mangrove originally.

[@ball-science]

@@pointboy12 yes it was mangrove before they destroyed the mangrove and filled that entire area. I was working flour mills at the time.

[@naomiail1534]

Enjoy this video sea breath taking thats a lot of of land Mean time wild life suffers 😂 thanks

[@passionkairos]

Very sad. The greed, ignorance and blatant disrespect for the good of our country always amazes me!

[@ラーメンのボス]

Courtesy, your PNM government.

[@Krysthalenz]

I am just as curious,so I will want to see all there is to see.

[@pointboy12]

I think we are all waiting.

[@anandsankar697]

Nice to see developments taking place of world class

[@anandsankar697]

Nice place for sandals to come and set up

[@pointboy12]

@@anandsankar697 They wouldn't choose there because they want somewhere with sandy beaches.

[@cholansegal8514]

There is a big sing out front we're it states what development is taking place

[@pointboy12]

I had not seen the sign but I have since gone on the UDECOTT web site where they outline the intentions for the area.

[@jennybridge5089]

​@@pointboy12whn the sea start to bc up thn whole of p.o.s will drown wht already happening thy doing wht thy wnt

[@goddytchinda7698]

The Amazon in "RIO" animated film much?

[@Tina_Bo_Binaaa]

The last time we drove in the back there about a month ago, we were followed by a security van.

[@pointboy12]

@@Tina_Bo_Binaaa well then you safe while you there.

[@leslieh2090]

Such a pity that bird habitat is no longer. The swap you mentioned and the trees all gone😢

[@pointboy12]

It would have been nice if they kept a few more trees.

[@JenniferDehere]

Ocean advantage What possibilities for wrong doings I wonder Who is the owner is such huge vast extensive lands

[@pointboy12]

@@JenniferDehere The land is owned by the Government and the project is being done by Udecott.

[@brownsugar2271]

A nice mixture of entertainment, hotels restaurants and multipurpose buildings. Extension of the city.would be nice. To boost tourism!

[@pointboy12]

I believe that was the plan when Derek Chin wanted to get permission to develop the land. I do not know what Government intends for this area.

[@brownsugar2271]

@@pointboy12 . We are each other worst enemies. The fight down when it comes to development in this country. Is why we haven’t been able to properly develop our country.

[@pointboy12]

@@brownsugar2271 Yes any development provokes strong emotions.

[@nickovdub6131]

​@@brownsugar2271 there can be development without the need for destruction. A lot of nations have found a way to balance both without complete destruction of one. But, it requires proper thought processes, which apparently we are in short supply of down here 😒

[@JacquelineThomas-u3o]

More space for hurricane to pass through with nothing to stop it. I guess they are probably creating a Trinidad Miami.The question is , who or what will be occupying those spaces. God come down and save us.🙏🕊✝️🥳

[@pointboy12]

That is an interesting question. I believe a variety of businesses will want to operate there.

[@darthmanymen]

i wished they had used some of that land to extend the port, its getting very cramped and the tobago ferry terminal is getting worse everytime i see it .

[@pointboy12]

I agree, putting the ferry service there would be a good idea.

[@dalehinds]

The port is to be relocated offshore the land from invaders Bay to the Hyatt will be reserved for mixed use, multistory housing, commercial, entertainment, administrative and hotel purposes.

[@dalehinds]

​@pointboy12 the ferry is to be relocated there as per last strategic plan, along with a marina.

[@pointboy12]

@@dalehinds I did not realize they planned to go offshore with the port.

[@pointboy12]

@@dalehinds I saw that they planned to put a marina there but didn't know they planned to put the ferry port there.

[@tronahall5012]

This is unbelievable that this could continue to take place...l am asking what happens to the sea front? Who will inherit the sea front...ls it going to be the people of Trinidad and Tobago? Or the developers who are claiming this property? What was the argument in place for this? As l remember our first prime minister said the sea front and beaches belongs to the people of Trinidad and Tobago...l am asking again is that still so?

[@pointboy12]

I have subsequently learned that this is a Government project being done by Udecott.

[@tronahall5012]

@@pointboy12 Thanks much for your response...but as usual a government that does not informed us of what is going on... everything is a big secret.

[@tropics8407]

Yes yes. The foreshore highway was not always there. Neither was the national stadium and Jean pierre complex. All on reclaimed land. They are clear on the plans, was in the newspapers hence the road being open

[@pointboy12]

You are correct.

[@nicolleen]

That is a huge area, I guess time will reveal what happens next

[@pointboy12]

Absolutely correct.

[@trinibraffo]

This is the Invaders bay development project, its a UDECOTT project.

[@pointboy12]

Yes, I subsequently found out.

[@roxanneharris7067]

I remember seeing a video a few years ago, that Mr. Chin was making a "park" with all sorts of atttactions; haven't heard or seen anything since about it and I thought maybe it was all in my " imagination" or a dream. So maybe this is it.

[@pointboy12]

Mr Chin has created the park, it is at the side of Movietowne next to Marriott. The cleared land is a different parcel.

[@andylee3784]

they bring all the land when the come on the ships. they own it they put it there

[@iammelissamoore]

This is so sad. The crazy thing about it is Trinidad is NOT an overpopulated country, therefore, we have no need to destroy nature habitats like these mangroves to put up housing/accommodation, but as you said - the derwk chin vision of the world. The even sadder part is this was done on the hush, because citizens would have kicked a fuss for sure regarding the environmental impact. I would NOT be shocked if this is the work of very wealthy individuals, who finances well to the point they can get ALL approvals from all governing authoritities without an eyelash being batted against it. This is really saddening. Thank you SO MUCH for elightening us with this.

[@matthiasrambally1899]

Nicee i look forward to it i think since Patrick manning days he had plans to partner with Derick chin to make invaders bay amazing for the public....Hope it comes into fruition one dah

[@pointboy12]

I also hope that whatever is developed there is something that everyone can enjoy.

[@JohnGarraway-m3e]

Ask the 1 percent they will have all your answers about this place

[@pointboy12]

@@JohnGarraway-m3e I think you are on the wrong track, this is a Government project.

[@pinguuiiino]

Take a drive/walk in Aranguez South all the way to the swamp borders. The story tells itself.

[@pointboy12]

I will go one day to see.

[@sherazali1066]

Caribbean's own Epcot center by Derek Chin and Ansa McAl

[@pointboy12]

@@sherazali1066 That would be something good if those two were the ones behind the development. However Udecott is developing the land but maybe they have the same plan.

[@rastaempress2612]

I was told it's UDECOTT. I am not sure how true that is

[@pointboy12]

Yes it is Udecott