The long-awaited bathroom facility at the YASCO Sports Complex continues to face significant delays, despite initial promises from the government. Originally announced by Cabinet in May, the project was projected for completion by the end of 2025. However, the timeline has now been pushed to early 2026, with no definitive deadline in sight. On-site observations reveal partial progress, including the installation of rafters and some plumbing work. National coach and former athlete Teddy Daley expressed cautious optimism, stating that workers indicated a potential completion by January, which would align with the Christmas training camp schedule. ‘The pace is slow, but we’re encouraged because we’re seeing more progress now than in the last decade,’ Daley remarked. The project, initiated over 15 years ago under the former UPP administration, had been abandoned for years and overtaken by vegetation before recent efforts to revive it. Sports Minister Daryll Matthew estimated in May that completing the project would cost approximately EC$350,000. National Housing is overseeing the construction, though delays in material deliveries continue to hinder consistent progress.
