CARICOM Region's largest Solar Street Lighting System was turned on at the Cove Eco-Industrial and
Secretary of Finance and Infrastructure Development Joel Jack stated at the commissioning that the Eco-Industrial Development Company of Tobago (E-IDCOT) Limited, a THA company, undertook a rigorous tendering and evaluation process leading to the construction of the 79 lighting units along the various roads within the Park. The project was done within nine months at an approximate cost of $3.7 million and was completed on time and within budget by Active General Traders Limited of Carnbee, Tobago.
He added that this cost was expected to be recovered within the next 5-7 years while the units had an average 'run-time' of four full days and were highly resistant to the potentially high winds and the marine environment at the Park.