Queen’s Hall still unfinished

THE EDITOR: Why is it always so difficult for Government to complete projects, particularly when it requires the approval of Cabinet to release the money when the original budget was inadequate. My specific reference is to the unfinished renovation of Queen’s Hall. In November 2002 when work stopped and the Hall was re-opened, there remained unfinished: a) An Administrative Office — (now housed in the Old Bar Lounge) b) a Box Office c) Paving of the grounds in front and back of the Hall.

Due to the production of Carnival Messiah construction was hastily begun on a ‘lay-by’ and removal of the wire fencing and gate to be replaced by a wall. The production is over and work has come to a halt in mid stream with only the `lay-by’ completed. The fence has been removed but the wall is not even half way, leaving the car park area exposed to all and sundry to interfere with cars parked during the shows at the Hall. The completion of Queen’s Hall is long overdue. In the interest of national pride and culture, please pay some attention to finishing at least one project satisfactorily.

SHIRLEY KELSICK
St Ann’s