Multi-Storey Car Park Opens Soon

Contact: John Emmanuel

Tuesday, September 19, 2000 - Hundreds of motorists are expected to have their parking problems done away with come next month when the almost 20 million dollar Multi-Storey Car Park is expected to open to the public. The National Insurance Property Development and Management Company Limited (NIPRO) that is overseeing the project, says all is on stream for the October 6, 2000 opening.

NIPRO’s Chief Executive Officer Matthew Sargusingh says negotiations have been ongoing and application forms circulated to the business community and private individuals, for use of the multi-storey car park. The two-part facility will also house what is being called the Professional Business Centre and forms the latest addition to the Castries Waterfront.

According to Mr. Sargusingh, "We are getting further inquires and some of them have actually paid in monthly rentals for the various spots. We’re still hoping that this activity will pick up and by the time we open, a lot more people would be interested and would have committed themselves in renting the various available lots."

The impact of the Castries Car park facility is expected to be significant, removing 330 cars from the City’s congested streets. According to NIPRO that figure is considerable and will impact on the ability of St. Lucians to do business in Castries. NIPRO officials say plans by government to relocate some of its administrative buildings to the Millennium Highway may affect the car park, but initiatives have begun already to cushion any likely impact.

"Castries is growing. St. Lucia is growing and more people are desirous of owning vehicles. While we envisage a small impact due to the shifting of these administrative buildings, we think however that it’s going to be reversed in a very short time frame," said Sargusingh.

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