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Senate passes resolution to erect community centre on private land currently in dispute
The Senate has approved a Cabinet decision to acquire private land located in Lower Gambles, St John’s in order to construct a community centre.
Government Senator Maureen Payne-Hyman tabled the resolution to acquire 0.15 acres of private land belonging to Gilbert Gomes of Newfield. The land currently hosts the branch office for the Member of Parliament (MP) for St John’s City East, Melford Nicholas.
On April 21, 2021, Cabinet made the decision to acquire the parcel to provide residents of Bishopgate Street, Fort Road, Lower Gambles and Crown Gardens with a community centre.