The Division of Public Infrastructure and Transportation, in collaboration with the Tobago Water and Trails Association, has installed portable toilet and running water facilities at No Man’s Land, marking what officials describe as an important first in the popular coastal destination’s maritime history.
According to a media release issued Wednesday, July 29, the much-needed infrastructure is intended to improve sanitary conditions for vendors, patrons and visitors who access the site.
The Division said the new facilities will, for the first time, better position food vendors operating at No Man’s Land to comply with mandatory public health requirements, which include access to toilet facilities and running water.
The new amenities will also allow patrons to access proper washroom facilities in a safe and dignified manner, while supporting the continued protection of the No Man’s Land environment.
Under the arrangement, vendors operating at the site will be responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of the facility, as well as the management of waste removal. Waste from the portable toilet will be collected in a sealed containment tank and periodically removed by a pump truck via the Gibson Jetty — a system the Division said ensures that no waste is released into the No Man’s Land environment.
The Division said the initiative reflects its recognition of the importance of balancing public access, vendor operations, environmental protection and public health standards at one of Tobago’s treasured recreational spaces.
The Division extended thanks to the Tobago Water and Trails Association for its partnership in delivering the improvement for vendors, visitors and the wider community.