Trinidadian Businessman John Aboud Launches Largest Tourism Project - Trinidad Express
Businessman and Fouraime Enterprises chairman John Aboud, speaking at Sunday official launch to Trinidad Express newspapers, said the Five Islands project is the largest tourism private investment in Trinidad and Tobago at $500 million. The 25-acre water park located in Chaguaramas, is an addition to theFive island indoor and outdoor attraction which opened in 2017.
According to Trinidad Express, Aboud said the water park located in Chaguaramas, cost $450 million dollars while the amusement park which has been operational for two years cost $50 million dollars
“The water park took five-and-half years to build because we, the businessmen, underestimated the seriousness and the gravity of the construction as most of the work is underground. We learnt as we went along. Also $30 million worth of water pumps is submerged under this facility. I am pleased as well that this project employed over 1,500 workers and the job was done by local contractors.”
He explained that the monthly rental for the amusement park space was $417,000, but with addition of the water park, new rental arranegements are now being worked out with their landlords the Chaguaramas Development Authority (CDA).
Aboud described the venture as “where no man has ventured before” and said the funding was a consortium of RBC and FCB.
*Update (April 2022) : These below protocols no longer exist *
Covid-19 Potocols
Aboud said that stringent measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of the workers and patrons.
He noted that the water contains three times as much chlorine than is needed and a water system that kills bacteria along with a highly sensitive filtration system.
“Also we have installed three thermal cameras which will be able to identify persons who may have a high body temperature and if it detects a person, it would then go off and the patron will be pulled aside, where a discussion will ensue. This will help eliminate the bottle neck. The cameras cost over $100,000 each, but this was needed to ensure that patrons feel safe leaving the comfort of their homes.”
Aboud said the water and amusement park can hold up to 6,000 people but because of Covid restrictions still in place they will only accommodate up to 3,000.
Tourist attractions
The chairman believes that the fun and entertainment establishment can become a tourist attraction and it’s against this background that they will be twining the former Carlton Savannah Hotel and the water and amusement park together. See Five Islands Safety Safety And Sanitation Protocols.
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