The Diego Martin Sporting Complex project has been temporarily halted as it undergoes a comprehensive review, according to Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Phillip Watts. Speaking during the Standing Finance Committee in Parliament on October 21, Watts revealed that no funding has been allocated for the complex in the 2025/2026 fiscal year, which has earmarked $290,652,400 for the ministry. The decision to pause funding was driven by the need for expert assessment to determine the next steps for the facility. When questioned by Diego Martin West MP Hans De Vignes about the previously allocated $5 million for refurbishment, Watts clarified that the project, like others such as Chatham, is under review, and no timeline for completion has been set. Meanwhile, the ministry continues to focus on other infrastructure projects, including upgrades to the Sevilla tennis courts and Dubisson Park in Ste Madeleine. At Sevilla, improvements include refurbishment of the tennis courts and upgrades to the air-conditioning system. In Ste Madeleine, ongoing work on the outfield and pavilion is part of broader plans for a clubhouse, tennis courts, swimming pool, car park, access road, and perimeter fencing. However, progress at Dubisson Park has been slower than expected, with the contractor exceeding the scheduled completion time. Watts emphasized that the ministry is working to resolve these delays. In Port of Spain, the Basilon Street Youth Facility remains closed due to security issues and incomplete work by the contractor, including the theft of computers. Watts stated that the ministry will not take possession of the facility until these issues are resolved. Additionally, Watts confirmed that there are no active projects planned for Tunapuna and Tacarigua, and completion works at the Eddie Hart Grounds are not on the agenda. On a positive note, Watts addressed the delayed payments to TT’s standout athletes from the 2025 World Athletics Championships, javelin gold medallist Keshorn Walcott and 400m silver medallist Jereem Richards, assuring that the process to disburse their rewards is underway.