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Ministry / Portfolio

Energy and Public Utilities —

Minister of Energy and Public Utilities —
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102
Answered
93
Not answered
7
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Dr Ms Thannoo
11
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8
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8
Mrs Savabaddy
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Mr Venkatasami
7
Mr Baboolall
6
Mr Caserne
6
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10 Dec
Answered

water meter connectivity to households along Rivalland Road in Crève Coeur, he will, for the benefit of 28 t…

asked by Mrs Savabaddy · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue

"(No. B/14) Mrs A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to water meter connectivity to households along Rivalland Road in …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the Central Water Authority currently has a total of 310 subscribers in the region of Rivalland Road, Crève …

10 Dec
Answered

water meter connectivity to households along Paul and Virginie Street, also known as Ti Rodrigues, in Cité L…

asked by Mrs Savabaddy · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue

"(No. B/15) Mrs A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to water meter connectivity to households along Paul and Virginie …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Central Water Authority that the Paul and Virginie Street also known as Ti Rodrigues in Cité La Cure falls …

10 Dec
Answered

water supply in the regions of Pellegrin, Sebastopol, Bramsthan, Bel Air and Beau Champ, he will, for the be…

asked by Mr Baboolall · Montagne Blanche and Grand River South East

"(No. B/20) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to water supply in the regions of Pellegrin, Sebastopol, Bramsthan, Bel Air and …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Central Water Authority that the regions of Pellegrin, Bramsthan, Bel Air, Beau Champ and Sebastopol form …

10 Dec
Answered

the water pipe renewal works recently carried out by the Central Water Authority in the regions of Nouvelle…

asked by Mr Venkatasami · Quartier Militaire and Moka

"(No. B/32) Mr P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the water pipe renewal works recently carried out by the Central Water …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Yes, Madam Speaker, I am informed that the Central Water Authority has undertaken renewal works for the ageing water pipeline infrastructure in …

17 Dec
Answered

the Central Water Authority, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, information as to the…

asked by Dr Aumeer · Port Louis South and Port Louis Central

"(No. B/64) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the Central Water Authority, he will, for the benefit of the …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, en ce qui concerne la partie (a) de la question, je suis informé que madame Y.L., ancienne auditrice interne en chef de la …

17 Dec
Answered

the new water pipes being currently installed along coastal road of Grand Port, Anse Jonchée and Bambous Vir…

asked by Mr Seeburn · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle

"(No. B/71) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the new water pipes being currently installed along coastal road of …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madam Speaker, the project to renew the old defective distribution network along the coastal road of Grand Port, including Anse Jonchée and …

17 Dec
Answered

the regular interruption in water supply in several areas in Constituency No. 10, Montagne Blanche and Grand…

asked by Mr Saumtally · Montagne Blanche and Grand River South East

"(No. B/72) Mr R. Saumtally (Third Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the regular interruption in water supply in several areas in Constituency …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Central Water Authority that to improve water supply in the region of Montagne Blanche and Grand River South …

4 Feb
Answered

water supply in Constituency No. 4, Port Louis North and Montagne Longue, he will, for the benefit of the Ho…

asked by Mrs Savabaddy · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue

"(No. B/18) Mrs A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to water supply in Constituency No. 4, Port Louis North and …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, the measures taken during the last 10 years to alleviate the water problem in …

4 Feb
Answered

the New Cluny 41 Service Reservoir and Nouvelle France Reservoir, he will, for the benefit of the House, obt…

asked by Mr Ramdass · Vieux Grand Port and and Rose Belle

"(No. B/20) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the New Cluny 41 Service Reservoir and Nouvelle France Reservoir, he …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Central Water Authority that the contract for a glass-fused steel reservoir at Nouvelle France was awarded …

4 Feb
Answered

pipes laying works carried out in the region of Sainte Croix, Cité La Cure, Ruisseau Rose and Long Mountain…

asked by Mr Caserne · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue

"(No. B/32) Mr L. M. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to pipes laying works carried out in the region of Sainte Croix, …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Central Water Authority that the road reinstatement works in these regions were delayed due to a shortage of …

4 Feb
Answered

the Rivière des Anguilles Dam Project, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Water…

asked by Mr Jhummun · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac

"(No. B/33) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the Rivière des Anguilles Dam Project, he will, for the benefit of …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, le projet de barrage de la Rivière des Anguilles était à l’ordre du jour du gouvernement précédent pendant tout son mandat …

4 Feb
Answered

the current water supply affecting several regions around the country, he will state if consideration will b…

asked by Mr Caserne · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue

"(No. B/43) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the current water supply affecting several regions around the …"

Reply

Reply: The water 24/7 slogan repeated ad nauseam by the previous government has turned out to be a complete lie. Today our country is facing a crisis which is …

4 Mar
Answered

electricity supply in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Electricity…

asked by Mr Edouard · Rodrigues

"(No. B/88) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to electricity supply in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, je voudrai avec votre permission répondre aux questions B/88 et B/89 en même temps. Madam Speaker: Okay. Mr Assirvaden: …

4 Mar
Answered

electricity supply in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Electricity…

asked by Mr François · Rodrigues

"(No. B/89) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to electricity supply in Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PQ B/88) Madam Speaker: Hon. Fourth Member for Rodrigues, your next question! MV TROCHETIA – DRYDOCKING COSTS

4 Mar
Answered

energy security, he will – (a) state the policy of Government thereon, and (b) for the benefit of the House,…

asked by Ms Collet · Rodrigues

"(No. B/125) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Energy & Public Utilities whether, in regard to energy security, he will – (a) state the policy of Government thereon, and (b) for the …"

Reply

Reply: Energy Security remains one of the priorities of this Government. As announced in the Government Programme 2025-2029, Government will review the energy …

18 Mar
Answered

Trio Road and Chemin Macadam in Triolet and Baie du Tombeau, respectively, he will state if he has been made…

asked by Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet

"(No. B/152) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to Trio Road and Chemin Macadam in Triolet and Baie du Tombeau, respectively, he …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, j’ai été informé de l’état déplorable de nos routes mentionné par l’honorable membre à Triolet et à Baie du Tombeau. Il …

25 Mar
Answered

the Renewable Energy Hybrid Facilities projects by SPV 30MW Belle Vue 2 Ltd., and SPV 30MW Belle Vue 3 Ltd.,…

asked by Mr Etwareea · Grand’ Baie and Poudre d’Or

"(No. B/214) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the Renewable Energy Hybrid Facilities projects by SPV 30MW Belle Vue 2 Ltd., …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, avec votre permission, je répondrai ensemble aux questions parlementaires B/214 et B/244 car elles portent sur des sujets …

25 Mar
Answered

the pipe replacement projects in the villages of Palmar, Quatre Cocos, and Belle Mare/Mare du Puits locality…

asked by Mr Beechook · Flacq and Bon Accueil

"(No. B/219) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the pipe replacement projects in the villages of Palmar, Quatre Cocos, and …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, j’ai été informé par la Central Water Authority, que la mise en œuvre des projets de remplacement des tuyaux proposés dans les …

8 Apr
Answered

wastewater sewerage network, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Wastewater Management Au…

asked by Mrs Savabaddy · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue

"(No. B/290) Mrs A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to wastewater sewerage network, he will, for the benefit of the …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, la CWA m’informe que la Circonscription No. 4, Port Louis Nord/Montagne Longue, comprend des zones d’équipées non …

8 Apr
Answered

the pipe replacement projects undertaken in the village of, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain fr…

asked by Mr Beejan · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or

"(No. B/308) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’Baie & Poudre D'or) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the pipe replacement projects undertaken in the village of, he will, for the …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, la CWA m’informe qu’un total de 3,4 km des tuyaux ont été remplacés dans la région de Goodlands dans le cas des deux contrats …

8 Apr
Answered

the Martinière Reservoir at Surinam, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Water Au…

asked by Mr Jugurnauth

"(No. B/315) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the Martinière Reservoir at Surinam, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, la CWA m’a informé que le réservoir de service de la Martinière à Surinam a été mis hors service en 2016 suite à la …

6 May
Answered

La Nicolière Reservoir, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to the current recorded…

asked by Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet

"(No. B/447) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to La Nicolière Reservoir, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by the Water Resources Commission that the level of La Nicolière Reservoir as at 05 May 2025 stood at 100%. La Nicolière Reservoir is …

13 May
Answered

the water problems being faced by the inhabitants of Constituency No. 6, Grand Bay and Poudre D’or, he will,…

asked by Mr Etwareea · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or

"(No. B/484) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the water problems being faced by the inhabitants of Constituency No. 6, …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, je suis informé par la Central Water Authority qu’elle a enregistré un total de 1,470 plaintes liées à des conduites d’eau …

13 May
Answered

the irregular water supply at Coteau Raffin, Le Morne, Bambous and surrounding regions, he will, for the ben…

asked by Mr Jugurnauth · Savanne and Black River

"(No. B/521) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the irregular water supply at Coteau Raffin, Le Morne, Bambous and …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by the Central Water Authority (CWA) that the regions of Coteau Raffin, Le Morne, Bambous, and the surrounding localities are water …

17 Jun
Answered

the proposed implementation of a new Thermal Power Station with the Combined Cycle Gas Turbine at Fort Georg…

asked by Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka

"(No. B/544) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the proposed implementation of a new Thermal Power Station with the …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden : Madame la présidente, j’ai été informé que la Central Electricity Board étudie un projet d’installation de deux turbines à gaz de 40 MW chacune …

17 Jun
Answered

illegal morcellements, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Water Authority, infor…

asked by Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka

"(No. B/550) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to illegal morcellements, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, j’ai été informé par la Central Water Authority que, conformément à sa politique établie, la CWA n’est pas en mesure de …

17 Jun
Answered

the pipe-laying works undertaken at Bambous Street, in Vale, in 2024, he will, for the benefit of the House,…

asked by Mr Beejan · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or

"(No. B/558) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the pipe-laying works undertaken at Bambous Street, in Vale, in 2024, he …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, la Central Water Authority m’a informé qu’environ 1.7 km de tuyaux en amiante-ciment ont été remplacés dans la région de …

24 Jun
Answered

the Central Electricity Board, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain therefrom, information as to th…

asked by Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River

"(No. B/575) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the Central Electricity Board, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, je suis informé par la Central Electricity Board que de janvier 2015 à ce jour, 1,153 employés ont été recrutés au sein de …

8 Jul
Answered

the pipe laying works undertaken in Constituency No 4, Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue, he will, for th…

asked by Mrs Savabaddy · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue

"(No. B/605) Ms A. Savabaddy (Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the pipe laying works undertaken in Constituency No 4, Port-Louis North and …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, je suis informé par la Central Water Authority que des travaux de pose de tuyaux ont été entrepris dans quelques régions de la …

8 Jul
Answered

water supply, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Water Authority, information as…

asked by Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet

"(No. B/621) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to water supply, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, la CWA m’informe qu’un total de 3,293 plaintes relatives à l’approvisionnement en eau ont été enregistrées pour la …

15 Jul
Answered

the collapse of a concrete electricity pylon on a car on 29 June 2025 at St Joseph, in Baie du Tombeau, he w…

asked by Mrs Savabaddy · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue

"(No. B/701) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the collapse of a concrete electricity pylon on a car on 29 June …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by the Central Electricity Board (CEB) that the collapse of a concrete electricity pole on a car on Sunday 29 June 2025 at St Joseph Road, …

29 Jul
Answered

Morcellement Boucan, Camp Carol and surrounding regions in Grand Bay, he will, for the benefit of the House,…

asked by Mr Beejan · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or

"(No. B/792) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand' Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to Morcellement Boucan, Camp Carol and surrounding regions in Grand Bay, he …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, je suis informé par la Central Water Authority que Morcellement Boucan, Camp Carol et les régions environnantes de Grand Baie …

29 Jul
Answered

the implementation of the 2030 Renewal Energy Roadmap published in 2022, he will state – (a) where matters s…

asked by Mr Lobine · La Caverne and Phoenix

"(No. B/809) Mr K. Lobine (First Member for La Caverne & Phoenix) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the implementation of the 2030 Renewal Energy Roadmap published in 2022, he will …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, je voudrais tout d’abord informer la Chambre qu’une nouvelle feuille de route pour les énergies renouvelables est actuellement …

7 Oct
Answered

Nouvelle Découverte, 80 he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Water Authority, info…

asked by Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka

"(No. B/860) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to Nouvelle Découverte, 80 he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, avec votre permission, je répondrai ensemble aux questions B/860 et B/896 car elles portent sur la même question. M. le …

7 Oct
Answered

water supply in Vallée Pitot/Tranquebar and adjoining areas, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain f…

asked by Dr Aumeer · Port-Louis South and Port-Louis Central

"(No. B/868) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to water supply in Vallée Pitot/Tranquebar and adjoining areas, he …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by the Central Water Authority (CWA) that water supply in Vallée Pitot, Tranquebar and adjoining areas is 10 to 12 hours daily due to …

7 Oct
Answered

the recurrent power cuts island-wide, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Electri…

asked by Mr Baboolall · Montagne Blanche and Grand River South East

"(No. B/875) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the recurrent power cuts island-wide, he will, for the benefit of the …"

Reply

Reply: At the very outset, I have to inform the hon. Member that it is incorrect to say that there are recurrent power cuts across the island. The Central …

7 Oct
Answered

the recurrent water cuts affecting domestic users, commercial operators and planters in Triolet and neighbou…

asked by Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet

"(No. B/882) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the recurrent water cuts affecting domestic users, commercial operators and …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by the Central Water Authority (CWA) that Triolet and neighbouring regions are supplied by water from Service Reservoirs at New Plaine des …

7 Oct
Answered

the Pipe Laying Project along St Julien d’Hotman B24 Rd, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from…

asked by Mr Venkatasami · Quartier Militaire and Moka

"(No. B/889) Mr G. P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether in regard to the Pipe Laying Project along St Julien d’Hotman B24 Rd, he will, for …"

Reply

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7 Oct
Answered

Upper Nouvelle-Decouverte, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Water Authority, i…

asked by Mr Venkatasami · Quartier Militaire and Moka

"(No. B/896) Mr P. G. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether in regard to Upper Nouvelle-Decouverte, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

(Vide Reply to PQ B/860) LA LOUISE, QUATRE BORNES – FLOOD MITIGATION MEASURES – DRAINS CONSTRUCTION

28 Oct
Answered

the waste water network project in Cité La Ferme, Bambous, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain fro…

asked by Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River

"(No. B/942) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the waste water network project in Cité La Ferme, Bambous, he will, for the …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, concernant la partie (a) de la question, la WMA m’informe que la Cité La Ferme à Bambous est un lotissement de type CHA …

28 Oct
Answered

shortage of water supply in the regions of Baie du Cap and Coteau Raffin, he will, for the benefit of the Ho…

asked by Mr Jugurnauth · Savanne and Black River

"(No. B/945) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to shortage of water supply in the regions of Baie du Cap and Coteau Raffin, …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden : M. le président, concernant la partie (a) de la question, la CWA m’informe qu’un réservoir de 10 m³, donc 1000 Litres, a été installé le long …

28 Oct
Answered

the villages of Mont Choisy, Vale, Grand Bay, Fond du Sac, Sottise, Calodyne and Goodlands, he will, for the…

asked by Mr Etwareea · Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or

"(No. B/951) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the villages of Mont Choisy, Vale, Grand Bay, Fond du Sac, Sottise, …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, je remercie l’honorable membre. Je suis informé par la Central Water Authority que les régions de Mont Choisy, Vale, Grand …

28 Oct
Answered

the irregular water supply in the regions of Flic en Flac, Cascavelle, Tamarin, La Gaulette and Le Morne, he…

asked by Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River

"(No. B/953) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the irregular water supply in the regions of Flic en Flac, Cascavelle, Tamarin, …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, je suis informé par la Central Water Authority que les régions de l’île comprenant Flic-en-Flac, Cascavelle, Tamarin, La …

11 Nov
Answered

Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Electricity Board, information as…

asked by Ms Collet · Rodrigues

"(No. B/978) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to Rodrigues, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Electricity …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, la CEB m'informe que la capacité de production d'électricité de Rodrigues est suffisante pour répondre aux besoins …

11 Nov
Answered

water supply for domestic purposes in villages of Constituency No. 8, he will, for the benefit of the House,…

asked by Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka

"(No. B/980) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to water supply for domestic purposes in villages of Constituency No. 8, …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, je remercie l’honorable députée pour sa question et sa proposition d’amélioration de l’approvisionnement en eau de la …

11 Nov
Answered

the Northern part of the country, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Water Autho…

asked by Dr Prayag · Piton and Rivière du Rempart

"(No. B/984) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the Northern part of the country, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Je pensais qu’on allait déjeuner et après j’allais rependre mais, comme vous voulez. Madam Speaker : Mais non, nous prenons de l’eau avant de …

11 Nov
Answered

Plaisance, Camp Levieux and Trèfles, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Water Au…

asked by Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac

"(No. B/988) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to Plaisance, Camp Levieux and Trèfles, he will, for the benefit …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, la CWA m’informe que les communes de Plaisance, Camp Levieux et Trèfles sont actuellement alimentées par le réservoir …

11 Nov
Answered

the western region, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Water Authority, informat…

asked by Mr Babajee · Savanne and Black River

"(No. B/1000) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the western region, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, en ce qui concerne la partie (a) de la question, la CWA m’informe que la partie West du pays qui comprend les régions de …

11 Nov
Answered

Hotline 170, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Water Authority, information as…

asked by Ms Anquetil · Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes

"(No. B/1006) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to Hotline 170, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) 142 ILLEGAL RALLIES & MOTOR RACING – LEGAL FRAMEWORK – CAR RALLY TRACK CONSTRUCTION

25 Nov
Answered

Hotline 170, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Water Authority, information as…

asked by Ms Anquetil · Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes

"(No. B/1056) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to Hotline 170, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, avec votre permission je dépose des informations sur le nombre de plaintes reçues, celles résolues, celles en attente …

25 Nov
Answered

the displacement and extension of electric poles for high and low voltage networks in Rodrigues to new resid…

asked by Mr François · Rodrigues

"(No. B/1065) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the displacement and extension of electric poles for high and low voltage networks in …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, en ce qui concerne la partie (a) (i) de la question, je suis informé par le CEB que pour l’année 2025, il y a eu 20 …

25 Nov
Answered

new applications for water supply connections, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Centra…

asked by Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet

"(No. B/1070) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to new applications for water supply connections, he will, for the benefit of …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, la CWA m’informe qu’elle gère six zones sur l’île. Ces six zones reçoivent en moyenne 300 nouvelles demandes par semaine. …

25 Nov
Answered

the villages of Bramsthan and Ecroignard and the adjoining areas, he will, for the benefit of the House, obt…

asked by Mr Baboolall · Montagne Blanche and Grand River South East

"(No. B/1097) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the villages of Bramsthan and Ecroignard and the adjoining areas, he will, …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed by the Central Water Authority (CWA) that water supply to the villages of Bramsthan, Ecroignard and adjoining areas, situated in …

2 Dec
Answered

rainwater harvesting systems, he will state whether, with a view to alleviating water stress that impacts on…

asked by Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka

"(No. B/1134) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to rainwater harvesting systems, he will state whether, with a view to …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) Madam Speaker: So, now, the First Member for Savanne and Black River, Mr Babajee. CYBERBULLYING, ONLINE HARASSMENT/DIGITAL VIOLENCE – ONLINE …

9 Dec
Answered

the John Brodie Street, in Batterie Cassée, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Waste Wat…

asked by Mrs Savabaddy · Port-Louis North and Montagne Longue

"(No. B/1204) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the John Brodie Street, in Batterie Cassée, he will, for the …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, la WMA m’informe que Batterie Cassée, faisant parti de Roche Bois et constitue une zone résidentielle d’environ 800 …

9 Dec
Answered

the impending increase in demand for electricity during the peak summer season, he will state if his Ministr…

asked by Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka

"(No. B/1210) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the impending increase in demand for electricity during the peak …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, la sécurité énergétique de l’approvisionnement en électricité demeure une priorité absolue pour ce gouvernement au même …

9 Dec
Answered

rainwater harvesting systems, he will state whether, with a view to alleviating water stress that impacts on…

asked by Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka

"(No. B/1221) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to rainwater harvesting systems, he will state whether, with a view to …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Merci, Madame la présidente. Je souhaite informer l’Assemblée que presque chaque année durant la saison difficile, le pays est confronté à une …

24 Mar
Answered

the country’s water resources management, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Water Resou…

asked by Mr Rookny · Pamplemousses and Triolet

"(No. B/104) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the country’s water resources management, he will, for the benefit of the …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, mon ministère dispose d'un plan directeur pour la gestion intégrée des ressources en eau à Maurice. Le plan directeur …

31 Mar
Answered

water leakages in Constituency No. 18, Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes, he will, for the benefit of the House,…

asked by Ms Anquetil · Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes

"(No. B/179) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to water leakages in Constituency No. 18, Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes, he …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden : Madame la présidente, la CWA m'informe que les régions de Quatre Bornes, Palma, Bassin, Belle Rose, Sodnac et Cité Kennedy, qui font partie de …

7 Apr
Answered

wastewater connections in Constituency No. 18, Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes, he will, for the benefit of the…

asked by Ms Anquetil · Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes

"(No. B/264) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to wastewater connections in Constituency No. 18, Belle Rose and Quatre …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: Madame la présidente, la WMA m'informe que les projets de tout-à- l’égout de la circonscription no. 18 concernent principalement les communes de …

7 Apr
Answered

electricity, he will state whether consideration is being given for measures to be taken to encourage the re…

asked by Mr Caserne · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue

"(No. B/266) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to electricity, he will state whether consideration is being given …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden : Madame la présidente, comme la Chambre le sait, le conflit au Moyen- Orient a gravement perturbé la chaîne d'approvisionnement en pétrole et en …

21 Apr
Answered

the Renewable Energy Hybrid Facilities projects in respect of SPV 30MW Belle Vue 2 Ltd. and SPV 30MW Belle V…

asked by Ms Joanna Bérenger · Vacoas and Floréal

"(No. B/429) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the Renewable Energy Hybrid Facilities projects in respect of SPV 30MW Belle Vue 2 …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden : M. le président, je souhaite aborder en priorité la partie (c) de la question. Selon les informations communiquées par le Central Electricity …

21 Apr
Answered

the water pump failures at Nouvelle France over the past few months, he will, for the benefit of the House,…

asked by Mr Seeburn · Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle

"(No. B/439) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the water pump failures at Nouvelle France over the past few months, …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, la CWA m’informe que le nouveau réservoir de service de Nouvelle France a une capacité de stockage de 2500 m³. Elle fournit de …

21 Apr
Answered

electric vehicles, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Electricity Board, informa…

asked by Mr Edouard · Rodrigues

"(No. B/440) Mr J. Edouard (Fourth Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to electric vehicles, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, en ce qui concerne la partie (a) de la question, je suis informé par le Central Electricity Board (CEB) que la consommation …

21 Apr
Answered

water supply, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Water Authority, information as…

asked by Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac

"(No. B/450) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to water supply, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) CAMBRIDGE EXAMINATIONS – MAURITIAN CANDIDATES’ PERFORMANCE – REMEDIAL MEASURES

21 Apr
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our objective to accelerate our energy transition in terms of renewable energy sources, he will state the ex…

asked by Dr Aumeer · Port Louis South and Port Louis Central

"(No. B/461) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to our objective to accelerate our energy transition in terms of …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) VACOAS-PHOENIX – NEW DRAINS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS – PERIOD SEPTEMBER 2025 TO APRIL 2026

28 Apr
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water pipe laying works carried out in Constituency No. 8, Quartier Militaire and Moka, he will, for the ben…

asked by Mr Venkatasami · Quartier Militaire and Moka

"(No. B/521) Mr G. P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to water pipe laying works carried out in Constituency No. 8, Quartier …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, la CWA m’informe que des projets de pose de tuyaux d'une longueur d'environ 23,7 km ont été mis en œuvre dans le cadre du …

28 Apr
Answered

the country’s objective to accelerate its energy transition in terms of renewable energy sources, he will st…

asked by Dr Aumeer · Port Louis South and Port Louis Central

"(No. B/534) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the country’s objective to accelerate its energy transition in …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, le CEB m'informe qu'il existe actuellement un parc éolien à la centrale de Plaine des Roches d'une capacité installée de 9,35 …

28 Apr
Answered

the recent water leakage along the main road at Bois Pignolet, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain…

asked by Mr Caserne · Port Louis North and Montagne Longue

"(No. B/538) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the recent water leakage along the main road at Bois Pignolet, he …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, la CWA m'informe que la région de Bois Pignolet, située dans la circonscription No. 4 – Port Louis Nord et Montagne Longue, …

28 Apr
Answered

water supply, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Water Authority, information as…

asked by Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac

"(No. B/545) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to water supply, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) BROWN SEQUARD HOSPITAL – MORTUARY – UNCLAIMED CORPSES – MEASURES ENVISAGED

5 May
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the pipe laying works and repairs undertaken in Constituency No. 6, Grand Baie and Poudre d'Or, he will, for…

asked by Mr Beejan · Grand' Baie and Poudre D'or

"(No. B/587) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the pipe laying works and repairs undertaken in Constituency No. 6, Grand …"

Reply

Mr Assirvaden: M. le président, la CWA m’informe que les travaux de remplacement de tuyaux ont été entrepris dans la circonscription numéro 6, à Grand Baie et …

5 May
Answered

water supply, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Water Authority, information as…

asked by Dr Ms Daureeawo · Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac

"(No. B/596) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to water supply, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

(Withdrawn) M4 MOTORWAY – RIVIÈRE DU REMPART-FLACQ-GRAND PORT– BENEFITS, IMPACT ASSESSMENTS & REASONS

5 May
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the water reservoirs, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Water Authority, inform…

asked by Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka

"(No. A/32) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the water reservoirs, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"

Reply

Reply: With regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Water Resources Commission that dredging to existing impounding reservoirs already in …

5 May
Answered

the regular water supply issues being encountered in Alma, L’Espérance, L’Avenir, Ripailles and Nouvelle Déc…

asked by Dr Ms Thannoo · Quartier Militaire and Moka

"(No. A/33) Dr. Ms B. Thannoo (Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the regular water supply issues being encountered in Alma, L’Espérance, …"

Reply

Reply: I am informed that 24 boreholes have been drilled in the regions of Alma, L’Esperance, L’Avenir, Ripailles and Nouvelle Découverte. The Central Water …