Government Plans IDB-Funded WASA Upgrades After Budget 2027

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Updated Oct 2, 2026

The Government plans to use more than US$120 million in existing IDB loans for WASA mains and water-treatment upgrades.TTT News +1
Padarath said projects will be phased and expected to begin after Budget 2027.TTT News +1
The Government is working with the Ministry of Planning to satisfy conditions for the remaining IDB loan funding.Guardian
Former minister Marvin Gonzales accused the Government of mishandling previous IDB-funded projects.Guardian

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Oct 1, 2026

Padarath: IDB-funded water projects to begin after Budget

Public Utilities Minister Barry Padarath says the Government is working with the Ministry of Planning to meet conditions for accessing the rest of an Inter-American Development Bank loan to upgrade Trinidad and Tobago’s water system. He said ageing WASA plants and mains will be repaired in phases after the budget. Former minister Marvin Gonzales accused the Government of mishandling past IDB-funded projects.

Sep 30, 2026

Minister Barry Padarath: US$120M In IDB Funding To Target WASA Upgrades

Government plans to tap more than US$120 million in existing IDB loans to upgrade WASA’s ageing water infrastructure, with work expected to ramp up after Budget 2027. Public Utilities Minister Barry Padarath said the money will go toward water treatment plants and replacing old mains to reduce leaks, outages and damage in communities across Trinidad and Tobago.

Sep 29, 2026

Public Utilities Minister Signals Major Water Infrastructure Upgrades

Public Utilities Minister Barry Padarath says the Government is preparing major budget announcements for water infrastructure upgrades, including replacing ageing mains and pipelines across Trinidad and Tobago. He said repairs to the Bridal Road main in Cunupia highlighted how widespread the deterioration is, with work also being considered for Maraval and water treatment facilities.