The Windsor Park Sports Stadium illumination initiative is progressing decisively after overcoming logistical setbacks, according to Senator Oscar George, Minister of State for Culture, Youth, Sports and Community Development. The $13.8 million development, funded through the Dominica Lotteries Commission, encountered unforeseen delays in the delivery of specialized lighting components from international suppliers.
Senator George provided a detailed technical update, confirming that the concrete foundations for the towering light structures have been successfully poured. These foundations require an additional fourteen-day curing period to achieve the necessary structural integrity to support the 150-foot towers. The lighting components have now successfully arrived from manufacturing facilities in India and await assembly.
‘The various structural elements have been delivered to Dominica,’ Senator George stated. ‘Specialized technicians will now commence the process of connecting and welding these components into complete units during the concrete curing phase.’
Following the structural assembly, crews will initiate the comprehensive electrical installation phase. This critical stage involves routing armored underground cabling, establishing connections between control rooms and foundation points, and finally integrating the wiring through each tower to the lighting fixtures themselves.
A significant aspect of the project involves knowledge transfer and capacity building. The government has implemented a strategic workforce development plan to engage numerous young Dominicans in the installation process. These participants will receive hands-on technical training in specialized electrical and structural installation techniques.
‘Our intention is to identify and retain the most skilled individuals from this training cohort for permanent roles upon project completion,’ Senator George explained. ‘This approach ensures we develop sustainable local expertise to maintain the stadium’s advanced lighting infrastructure for decades to come.’
The project represents a major enhancement to Dominica’s sports infrastructure and is expected to enable extended training hours and potential nighttime competitions upon its completion.