Government will continue to invest in St George’s to ensure the revitalisation of the town, according to MP Kenneth Bascome.

Mr Bascome said yesterday that Government has just begun its work helping St George’s turn around, and more projects are still in the works.

“As I have promised the people of St George’s, I will guarantee they will begin to see the Government doing some positive things in the town,” Mr Bascome said.

“We have only been in power a year, but I believe the people will see an upswing in 2014.

“The Government have recently given the Corporation of St George’s the support so they can purchase a much needed new garbage truck and a light van, along with permission to go forth with the marina project. That has happened, and more will happen.

“There are things to come in 2014 and going on to 2015 that I believe will make a big difference in the town.”

In recent years the old town has struggled due to the downturn in the economy and a massive reduction in cruise ships visiting the port.

But while several East End businesses have closed their doors, a number of new businesses have opened in their stead.

In September, Michael Fahy, the Minister of Home Affairs, said Government would work with the Corporation to improve the town’s infrastructure, and dedicated $360,000 of capital funding — a portion of which would go towards exploring the viability of the marina project, first announced in 2010.

The originally announced project also included a 60-room boutique hotel in the town, but the hotel plans were put on the back burner due in part to the high cost of development.

Speaking yesterday on the work that has been done in the town over the last year, the former mayor noted the Government’s move to implement a fuel tax to benefit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, saying the contribution will further improve the town.

And he noted that a nine-week Government programme has begun to help restore the St George’s Golf Course while creating temporary jobs.

Mr Bascome also added that he will push for the course to be reopened should there be a delay in finding a new developer for the property.

“If a provider is not found to take over the former Club Med property, my thought is to convince the Government to put nine holes in place to provide an amenity for the St George’s Club, visitors and the residents of the area,” he said.

Mr Bascome said that the town has also been hosting a growing number of community events, including a New Year’s party in Kings Square featuring live music, fireworks and the annual Dropping of the Onion.