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UDeCOTT Steps Into Dispute Over Eddie Hart Police-Army Post
By Aurax Radio | August 10, 2026 | 2 min read
UDeCOTT has entered the dispute surrounding construction of a joint police-army post at the Eddie Hart Grounds in Tacarigua, identifying itself as the project manager and meeting with the Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation. The development follows a confrontation over whether the project received the required consultation and approvals.
Construction progresses on a joint police-army post near Tarouba as the government expands its network of security facilities.
The Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago agreed to meet with TPRC officials after two days of confrontation at the site. The regional corporation had halted initial work after saying it was not informed about the construction, while government officials maintained that the project was lawful and work resumed Friday. A violation notice was subsequently issued by TPRC Chairman Josiah Austin, who said the corporation supports having a police post at Eddie Hart but wants consultation on the project.
The dispute has raised questions about the relationship between the national government's security initiative and local planning and development responsibilities. The government announced plans this month to establish 30 joint police and army posts across Trinidad and Tobago over four months, with the facilities intended to support combined patrols. At Eddie Hart, TPRC has also raised concerns about existing development plans for the grounds, including a proposed 2,500-seat pavilion and other facilities.
Meanwhile, construction has advanced at other proposed locations, including Tarouba and Grand Bazaar. At Tarouba, a police-army post is taking shape near Tarodale, where residents have expressed mixed views about the facility, including expectations of greater security and questions about trust and community relations. The developments come as the government moves to expand the visible presence of security personnel while the Eddie Hart dispute continues to test how the national crime-fighting programme is coordinated with local authorities.
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