The Division of Infrastructure and Public Utilities (DIPU) oversees development projects that include bridge construction and widening, reconstruction of roads after major landslides, major road widening and reconstruction. The Division of Infrastructure and Public Utilities has also been involved in the construction of new buildings and refurbishing and reconstruction of old ones.

The Division of Infrastructure and Public Utilities (DIPU) also works in co-ordination with - Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA), Telecommunications Service of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT), Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC), Public Transport Service Corporation (PTSC), the Port Authority and the Airport Authority of Trinidad and Tobago. The Division sometimes financially facilitates and assists with service delivery of water, telephone, electricity, public transport, sea and air transport for the people of Tobago.

MISSION:

To efficiently manage, develop and maintain public infrastructure, to monitor and facilitate the development of public utilities and to effectively meet the needs of an ever-advancing society.

In order to achieve this well-intentioned goal, the Division relies to a great extent on the proper functioning of the following units:

The Licensing unit

The Licensing unit is responsible for vehicle and driver registration, improving the road network and for ensuring that the users of the public roads comply with the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Ordinance.

Where is the Licensing Department Located?

The Licensing Department is located at:

What are the opening hours for the Licensing Department?

The Licensing Department is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

What are the contact numbers for the Licensing Department?

The Licensing Department can be contacted at : (868) 639-2466 or (868) 639-3041

The Building Maintenance unit

The Building Maintenance unit seeks to maintain and preserve the value of all government buildings and to reduce the negative effects of wear and tear.

The Electrical Inspectorate unit

The Electrical Inspectorate unit checks to verify that electrical systems have been properly installed and to ensure that electrical codes are implemented and operated within designed parameters.

Where is the Electrical Inspectorate Unit located?

The Electoral Inspectorate Unit is located at:

What are the hours of operation for the Electrical Inspectorate Unit?

The Electrical Inspectorate Unit is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The office is closed one hour for lunch.

What is the contact number for the Electrical Inspectorate Unit?

The Electrical Inspectorate Unit can be contacted at : (868) 639-3459

Studley Park Quarry & Allied Industry

The main function of the studley Park Quarry is the production of boulders, aggregrate and rotten rock for the construction sector of Tobago. Also, the Quarry distributes Crush Run.

Where can I obtain further information on quarrying?

For further information, persons should call the Studley Park Quarry & Allied Industry at : (868) 660-2077 or (868) 660-2881

The Unemployment Relief Programme sub-unit

The Unemployment Relief Programme sub-unit provides individuals with essential skills to face a changing economy and creates opportunities to obtain future jobs.

Where is Unemployment Relief Programme (U.R.P.) located?

The U.R.P. main office is located at:

Does the U.R.P. have sub-offices throughout Tobago?

Yes, the U.R.P. has two (2) sub-offices in Tobago. They are:

What are the opening hours for the U.R.P.?

All U.R.P. offices are open during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

What are the contact numbers for the U.R.P.?

The contact number for the U.R.P. office and its sub-offices are:

Main Office: (868) 639-3504

Office of the Project Coordinator: (868) 639-5529

Women's Programme: (868) 635-0777

Office of the Regional Supervisor: (868) 639-2666

East District (Roxborough): (868) 660-4511 or (868) 660-4437

North District (Moriah): (868) 660-0525

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