The Government has earned just under $5 million in revenue from the rental of the much criticised Trelawny Stadium since the start of the year, a sum which represents a marginal improvement on what was expected to be realised at this point.Since its US$30 million construction in 2006 for the hosting of the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup, the facility has been labelled an unnecessary luxury and has been cast into sharp criticism for its under-usage.
Sports Minister Olivia 'Babsy' Grange told The Sunday Gleaner at the start of the year that the Government was hoping to recoup $13 million during the year, from the facility, which was built through a loan from the Chinese government. This was projected to come from a number of sporting and entertainment events, which were scheduled for the venue.
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