"(No. B/19) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the forthcoming rainy season, he will state the measures taken …"
Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Land Drainage Authority that the City Centre of Port Louis has been declared a high-risk prone area in August …
"(No. B/29) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to recurrent flooding in the region of Vallée des Prêtres, in particular, …"
Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Land Drainage Authority that the region of Vallée des Prêtres and its surroundings, including Morcellement …
"(No. B/36) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the maintenance of drains in Constituency No. 13, Rivière des Anguilles …"
(Withdrawn) Madam Speaker: Hon. Prime Minister, the floor is yours! STATEMENT BY MINISTER (3.46 p.m.) MAURITIUS – STATE OF THE ECONOMY The Prime Minister: …
"(No. B/37) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the construction of cut-off drains in the region of Fond du Sac, he will state …"
Reply: The National Development Unit awarded a contract to Square Deal Multipurpose Cooperative Society on 30 April 2019 for the implementation of the project …
"(No. B/63) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq &Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to drain projects undertaken by the Land Drainage Authority and the Drains …"
Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, the Land Drainage Authority Act 2017 was proclaimed on 22 May 2018, and the Land Drainage Authority became operational on 01 June …
"(No. B/78) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the maintenance of drains in Constituency No. 13, Rivière des Anguilles …"
Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Land Drainage Authority that Constituency No. 13, Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac, covers an extent of some …
"(No. B/79) Mr P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the pedestrian bridge used by the inhabitants of St Pierre Centre and Cité …"
Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed that Cité Myosotis is cut off from St Pierre Centre and St Pierre RCA School by River Profonde. At present, in order …
"(No. B/92) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the villages of Tamarin, La Preneuse and Black River, he will state if his Ministry …"
(Withdrawn) NATIONAL WHOLESALE MARKET – VEGETABLES & FRUITS AUCTIONS – MODE OF OPERATION
"(No. B/28) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to fatal roads accidents in Rodrigues, he will state the assistance, if any, extended to the …"
The Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity (Mr A. Subron): Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that my Ministry provides …
"(No. B/35) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the fast-track project to prevent flooding at St Jean, he will state where …"
Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed that on 29 November 2023, work orders amounting to a total sum of Rs66 m., inclusive of VAT, were issued under the …
"(No. B/44) Mr R. Saumtally (Third Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the recurrent flooding of roads resulting from rainwater runoff since the …"
Reply: The Land Drainage Authority has identified 14 flood prone areas in Constituency No. 10. Out of those 14 areas, the following eight regions are impacted …
"(No. B/65) Mr R. Jhummun (Second Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the “Pont Rouge” bridge at Rivière du Poste, he will state if …"
(Withdrawn) 160 LOCAL AUTHORITIES – STAFF RECRUITMENT IRREGULARITIES – YEAR 2024
"(No. B/146) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to road safety, he will state if consideration will be given for the opening, as a …"
Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, the Flic-en-Flac B34 Road starts at Cascavelle and ends at Wolmar. Presently, the Flic-en-Flac village is accessible through this …
"(No. B/151) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to flood mitigation at La Louise, he will state if the consultancy stage …"
Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to thank the hon. Member to give me the opportunity to shed light on the status of the drain project at La Louise. …
"(No. B/154) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the new Morcellement project in Mamzelle Laure, Terre Rouge, he will, …"
Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that the District Council of Pamplemousses had, on 29 September 2023, appointed Vyyaass Consulting Engineer …
"(No. B/163) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the villages of Tamarin, La Preneuse and Black River, he will state if his Ministry …"
Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the villages of Tamarin, La Preneuse and Black River are connected through the Black River A3 Road. The western region, …
"(No. B/187) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the recurring flooding issues in Poste de Flacq and surrounding area and the …"
(Withdrawn) CHAMAREL/PLAINE CHAMPAGNE ROAD – REOPENING – ROAD SAFETY SURVEY
"(No. B/188) Mr A. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the Chamarel/Plaine Champagne Road recently reopened to road users on 20 February …"
(Withdrawn) DISABILITY PENSIONS – CANCELLATION 185
"(No. B/196) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the street lighting system on motorways M1, M2 & M3, including the new …"
Reply: The provision and maintenance of all street lightings found along Motorways M1, M2 and M3, including the new bypass road leading to the Sir Seewoosagur …
"(No. B/223) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the pipe laying projects currently being undertaken along the coastal road …"
Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Flacq-Mahebourg B28 Road is a classified road that links several coastal villages, such as Vieux Grand Port, Bois des …
"(No. B/231) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the Chamarel/Plaine Champagne Road, he will state if – (a) a road safety survey …"
Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Plaine Champagne B103 Road starts at Les Mares and ends at Chamarel Village, and is approximately 13 km long. Several …
"(No. B/239) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the villages of Beau Champ, Bel Air, Pont Lardier and Caroline, he will state …"
Reply: As part of its National Road Strategy Network, the Road Development Authority (RDA) intends to implement the Motorway M4 project which aims to improve …
"(No. B/241) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the Père Dorbec Road and Chemin Kamilaye in Bel Air, he will state if he has …"
Reply: Pipe replacement works are being carried out along Railway Road, Damree Road, Dorbec Road and its laterals in the region of Bel Air, Flacq by the …
"(No. B/242) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to Phases 2 and 3 of the Ring Road Project, he will, for the benefit of …"
(Withdrawn) POSTE DE FLACQ REGION – FLOODING ISSUES – MITIGATION PLAN
"(No. B/243) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the recurring flooding issues in Poste de Flacq and surrounding area and the …"
(Withdrawn) RENEWABLE ENERGY HYBRID FACILITIES PROJECT – PPA – BREACH & DAMAGES
"(No. B/249) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the Land Drainage Master Plan, he will state where matters stand as to …"
(Withdrawn) MAHEBOURG, HARRY LATOUR STADIUM – RENOVATION WORKS
"(No. B/292) Mr F. Quirin (Third Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the construction of drains in Constituency No. 20, Beau-Bassin and …"
Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Land Drainage Authority that in Constituency No. 20, Beau-Bassin and Petite-Rivière, nine drain projects to the …
"(No. B/307) Mr R. Saumtally (Third Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to public transport, he will state if his Ministry has carried out a survey to …"
Mr Osman Mahomed: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Road Development Authority that along the road from Melrose to Deep River – classified road …
"(No. B/312) Mr C. Baboolall (First Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to Pepsi Lane and Bramsthan Road in Ecroignard and Bramsthan, respectively, he …"
Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that Pepsi Lane at Ecroignard is an area prone to localised water accumulation during heavy rainfall. The …
"(No. B/325) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand' Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the damages caused by the flash flood to the residences of Morcellement Mont …"
(Withdrawn) MUGA, TYACK – FUNDS INVESTED & COLLECTED
"(No. B/333) Mr R. Saumtally (Third Member for Montagne Blanche & Grand River South East) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the road traffic congestion issues being faced by road users …"
(Withdrawn) 118 HARRY LATOUR STADIUM, MAHEBOURG – RENOVATION WORKS
"(No. B/345) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the Land Drainage Master Plan, he will state where matters stand as to …"
(Withdrawn) 125 SOCIAL WELFARE CENTRES – OFFICE ATTENDANTS –EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS & TERMS
"(No. B/354) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to Phases 2 and 3 of the Ring Road Project, he will, for the benefit of …"
"(No. B/368) Mr R. Beechook (Second Member for Flacq & Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure hether, in regard to the recurring flooding issues in Poste de Flacq and surrounding area and the …"
Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the region of Poste de Flacq has been subject to recurrent flooding due to the swelling of Poste de Flacq River …
"(No. B/371) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre D'or) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the damages caused by flash floods to the residences of Morcellement Mont …"
The Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity (Mr A. Subron): Yes, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, let me first inform the House …
"(No. B/372) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie and Poudre D'or) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to Vingt Pieds Road from Grand’Baie to Cap Malheureux, he will state when …"
Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, the Vingt Pieds (B45) Road connects the villages of Grand Baie and Cap Malheureux and may be divided into four stretches, namely – …
"(No. B/388) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to Phases 2 and 3 of 81 the Ring Road Project, he will, for the …"
Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Road Development Authority that the main objective of the Ring Road Project is to relieve traffic congestion in …
"(No. B/416) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to drain works being undertaken in the region of Institute of Islamic …"
Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, regarding drain works being undertaken in the region of Islamic Secular Studies in Le Cornu, St. Croix, I am informed that …
"(No. B/444) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the proposed construction of a mini soccer synthetic pitch at Antoinette Prudence Ste Famille …"
Reply: With regard to the construction of a mini soccer synthetic pitch at Antoinette Prudence Ste Famille RCEA at Latanier in Rodrigues, the authorisation of …
"(No. B/446) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the Land Drainage Master Plan, he will state where matters stand as to …"
(Withdrawn) LA NICOLIÈRE RESERVOIR – WATER LEVEL – IRRIGATION USE
"(No. B/454) Mr K. Rookny (Third Member for Pamplemousses & Triolet) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to road infrastructure works being carried out at Baie du Tombeau, he will state when …"
Reply: I am informed by the Road Development Authority (RDA) that, in the region of Baie du Tombeau, the following roads fall under its purview, namely – (i) …
"(No. B/455) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to Government buildings, he will state if consideration will be given for …"
(Withdrawn) IRRIGATION AUTHORITY – EMPLOYEES – ALLEGED INTRUSION TO PRIVACY COMPLAINTS
"(No. B/458) Mr P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the cut-off drain project phase 2B being implemented by the Drain …"
(Withdrawn) SMALL SUGAR CANE PLANTERS – CULTIVATION & HARVESTING – FACILITIES
"(No. B/483) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the Boulingrin tunnel at Long Mountain, along the Terre Rouge Verdun …"
Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed by Road Development Authority that in the context of the construction of Terre Rouge-Verdun-Trianon Link Road in …
"(No. B/487) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to drains projects in Constituency No. 21, Rodrigues, particularly at Quatre Vents-Dans Darisse, …"
Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the National Development Unit that the bids for the projects drain works at Quatre Vents-Dans Darisse, raising of …
"(No. B/489) Mr P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the St Martin Dam Leisure Park Project in Quartier Militaire, he will, for …"
The Minister of Local Government (Mr R. Woochit): Madam Speaker, with your permission, I will reply to this question as it concerns my Ministry. As regards …
"(No. B/495) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the recent site visit effected by the representatives of the Land Drainage …"
Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that the region of Boulodrom, Black River has been declared as a high-risk flood-prone area by the Land …
"(No. B/506) Mr K. Lobine (First Member for La Caverne & Phoenix) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the replacement of old and broken slabs along classified roads from Castel to Mesnil, …"
Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Road Development Authority that the footpath and drains along the road at Mesnil and Castel, which …
"(No. B/512) Mr R. Etwareea (Third Member for Grand’Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to public infrastructure works carried out over the past five years, he will state …"
Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Road Development Authority that in the context of the construction of new roads, an exemption, as …
"(No. B/517) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the Land Drainage Master Plan, he will state where matters stand as to …"
Reply: Making the report of the Land Drainage Master Plan public is a long outstanding issue which has been delayed by the previous government. Since the …
"(No. B/523) Mr P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the cut-off drain project phase 2B being implemented by the Drain …"
Reply: The region of Camp Thorel has been subject to recurrent flooding due to surface run off being generated from higher grounds. Due to the land topography …
"(No. B/525) Mr P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the project for the reconstruction of the Gentilly bridge, he will, for the …"
(Withdrawn) ALMA, DAGOTIÈRE, L’AVENIR REGIONS – WATER SUPPLY – BOREHOLES DRILLING
"(No. B/528) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to Government 140 buildings, he will state if consideration will be …"
Reply: The issue of integrating rainwater harvesting systems in government buildings is both timely and relevant, particularly in view of the growing need for …
"(No. B/543) Dr. R. Saumtally (Third Member for Montagne Blanche & GRSE) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the proposed implementation of Phase 2 of the Motorway M4 Project, …"
(Withdrawn) Madam Speaker: So, we move to the hon. Second Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka! Hon. Dr. Ms Thannoo. FORT GEORGE – THERMAL POWER STATION …
"(No. B/557) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the roundabouts on motorways and classified roads, he will, for the …"
Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Road Development Authority that the maintenance and embellishment of roundabouts located along motorways and …
"To ask the Honourable Minister of National Infrastructure – Whether, in regard to the proposed development of a Land Drainage Master Plan for Rodrigues, he will state where matters stand?"
"To ask the Honourable Minister of National Infrastructure – Whether, in regard to the road from Cottage to Poudre d'Or Hamlet, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Road Development Authority …"
"To ask the Honourable Minister of National Infrastructure – Whether, in regard to the roundabouts on the M1, M2 and M3 motorways, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Road Development Authority, …"
"To ask the Honourable Minister of National Infrastructure – Whether, in regard to the new bypass road leading to the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"
"To ask the Honourable Minister of National Infrastructure – Whether, in regard to the lands located in the vicinity of the Tory Crown Land, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to where …"
"(No. B/598) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the proposed development of a Land Drainage Master Plan for Rodrigues, he will state where …"
Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have to inform the House that in the Government Programme 2025-2029, we announced that the Land Drainage Master Plan for …
"(No. B/611) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the roundabouts on the M1, M2 and M3 motorways, he will, for the …"
Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is a known fact that previously, roundabout were being provided along motorways and main roads to allow conflicting …
"(No. B/616) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the coastal road at the level of Ferney to Deux Frères, he will state if …"
Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to refer the hon. Member to the reply I made to PQ B/223 on 25 March 2025 wherein I informed the House that …
"(No. B/631) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the road from Cottage to Poudre d'Or Hamlet, he will, for the benefit of the …"
(Withdrawn) 14TH MONTH BONUS 2025 – RETIREES/PENSIONERS – ELIGIBILITY
"(No. B/637) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the new bypass road leading to the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International …"
Reply: The House may recall that in 2017, the Road Development Authority (RDA) implemented the New Airport Access Road, which the hon. Member is referring to …
"(No. A/1) Dr. F. Aumeer (Third Member for Port Louis South & Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the lands located in the vicinity of the Tory Crown Land, he will, …"
Reply: I have to inform the House that the National Development Unit launched two bidding exercises in 2022 for the construction of storm drains and provision …
"(No. B/673) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the road from Cottage to Poudre d'Or Hamlet, he will, for the benefit of the …"
Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Road Development Authority that the Forbach B42 Road connects the village of Cottage to Poudre d'Or …
"(No. B/698) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the Terre Rouge/Verdun Link Road, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"
Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Road Development Authority that the Terre Rouge/Verdun Link Road, now known as the Motorway M3 Road …
"(No. B/708) Mr P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the new Belle Rive Hermitage Bypass connecting the Verdun-Terre …"
"(No. B/787) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre D'or) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the Royal Road, Goodlands, in the vicinity of the Doorgachurn Hurry Government …"
Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Road Development Authority that the road in front of Doorgachurn Hurry Government School in Goodlands known as …
"(No. B/808) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the recent official visit he undertook to Rodrigues together with an accompanying delegation, …"
Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (a) of the question, I would like to inform the House that purpose of my mission to Rodrigues was to …
"(No. B/840) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the safety and environmental threats caused to road users and inhabitants …"
Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, waste carriers normally proceed to Mare Chicose Landfill via Cluny Road, B83, starting from its junction with the Phoenix-Plaisance …
"(No. B/847) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the Jawaharlal Nehru Road, also known as Bassin Road, in Quatre Bornes, he …"
Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, ex-Route Bassin at Quatre Bornes stretches over 3.9 km and falls under the jurisdiction of the Road …
"(No. B/852) Dr. Ms. R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the old bridges and footbridges, he will state if, following the …"
Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, first of all, I would like to clarify that the incident to which the hon. Member is referring to occurred on 21 April 2025 …
"(No. B/859) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the coastal road on the stretches of Grand Port to Bambous Virieux and …"
Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to refer the hon. Member to the replies I made to PQ B/223 on 25 March 2025 and to PQ B/616 on 08 July 2025 …
"(No. B/870) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the 300 tombs at the Saint- Jean Cemetery which were damaged during the …"
(Withdrawn) VALLÉE DES PRÊTRES, MORC. RAMLAGUN – FLOOD MITIGATION MEASURES
"(No. B/871) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to flood mitigation measures within the region of Vallée des Prêtres, …"
(Withdrawn) POINTE AUX CANNONNIERS, VALE, GRAND BAY, FOND DU SAC, SOTTISE & GOODLANDS – IRREGULAR WATER SUPPLY – MEASURES ENVISAGED
"(No. B/881) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to junction Daruty and Vale, he will state if a survey has been carried out to …"
(Withdrawn) TRIOLET & NEIGHBOURING REGIONS – RECURRENT WATER CUTS – MEASURES TAKEN
"(No. B/894) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to Government buildings and premises, he will state the number thereof presently lying …"
(Withdrawn) PRIVATE HEALTHCARE SERVICES – FEES & CHARGES – REGULATION
"(No. B/897) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the flood mitigation measures in the region of La Louise, Quatre Bornes he …"
(Withdrawn) RIVIÈRE DES CRÉOLES, BOIS DES AMOURETTES, BAMBOUS VIRIEUX & GRAND SABLE – FOOTBALL PITCHES – LIGHTING FACILITIES 165
"(No. B/919) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the 300 tombs at the Saint- Jean Cemetery which were damaged during the …"
Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed that as per records available at my Ministry, following the flooding which occurred in the region of Saint-Jean …
"(No. B/920) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the current state of the main road at Chemin Grenier, particularly the stretch …"
Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, the Chemin Grenier Road B10 is a classified road linking several villages namely Surinam, Riambel, Chemin Grenier and Rivière des …
"(No. B/936) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the buildings and premises rented by Ministries and Government Departments, he …"
Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, regarding part (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) of the question, I wish to inform the House that these elements of information …
"(No. B/937) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the flood mitigation measures in the region of La Louise, Quatre Bornes, he …"
Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with a view to addressing the flooding issues holistically and mitigating the incidence of flooding in the region of La …
"(No. B/958) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to flood mitigation measures within the region of Vallée des Prêtres, …"
(Withdrawn) MELVILLE, GRAND GAUBE – BUS ROUTE 178 – IRREGULAR TRANSPORT FACILITIES
"(No. A/4) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre D'or) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to junction Daruty and Vale, he will state if a survey has been carried out to …"
Reply: The junction of Mapou-Goodlands Road (A5 Road) and Vale Road (B12 Road) is a signalised T-junction. With regard to part (a) of the question, I am …
"(No. B/982) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to flood mitigation measures within the region of Vallée des Prêtres, …"
Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the Land Drainage Authority entrusted this project to the Drain Infrastructure Construction Ltd on 06 January …
"(No. B/1003) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the forthcoming rainy seasons, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"
Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, regarding part (a) of the question, I am informed that very often, after heavy rainfall, water from the mountains flows and …
"(No. B/1010) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the coastal region of Rivière des Créoles to Nouvelle France, classified …"
(Withdrawn) FREE BUS TRANSPORT SCHEME – SUBSIDIES POLICIES & CRITERIA
"(No. B/1020) Mr T. Apollon (Second Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to Government abandoned buildings, he will give the list thereof, indicating in …"
Reply: I am informed that according to information gathered, there are a number of government buildings falling under the purview of different Ministries and …
"(No. B/1025) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the Congomah Bridge, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"
(Withdrawn) VISION 2050, 10-YEAR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN & NATIONAL PLANNING FRAMEWORK – MEASURES
"(No. B/1028) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the connecting road from Beau Plateau Road from Goodlands to Cottage, he will, …"
(Withdrawn) PALMA – ST MARIE COLLEGE – REAR ACCESS REQUEST
"(No. B/1083) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the segment of the 93 road stretching from Bambous Virieux to Pointe …"
(Withdrawn) “BY-CATCH FISH” – GENERATED TURNOVER – LICENCES
"(No. B/1094) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the coastal region of Rivière des Créoles to Nouvelle France, classified …"
(Withdrawn) MEDICAL REGISTRATION EXAMINATIONS – STATISTICS
"(No. B/1129) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the coastal region of Rivière des Créoles and to Nouvelle France, …"
Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the drain works in the South-East region concern six villages namely, Rivière des Créoles, Vieux Grand Port, Bois …
"(No. B/1137) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the Land Drainage Masterplan, he will, for the benefit of the …"
Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the House that the Land Drainage Masterplan, commissioned by the Land Drainage Authority, was published on 25 …
"(No. B/1145) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the segment of the road stretching from Bambous Virieux to Pointe Diable …"
Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I would like to refer the hon. Member to the replies I made PQ B/223 on 25 March 2025 and to PQ B/616 on 08 July 2025 wherein I …
"(No. B/1202) Dr. S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the Bois Marchand Highway, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from …"
Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, the Road Development Authority is responsible for the construction, care, maintenance and improvement of motorways and main roads. …
"(No. B/1212) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the Ferney Plaisance Link Road, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"
Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, the Ferney Plaisance Link Road, also known as the South Eastern Highway (A15), is an existing road of approximately 6.2 km, …
"(No. B/1235) Mr A. Duval (Fourth Member for Port-Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to Mr D. B., Adviser at his Ministry, he will state whether the latter …"
Reply: I wish to inform the House that Mr. D. B. has been appointed as Adviser on a one-year contractual basis at the Ministry of National Infrastructure as …
"(No. B/67) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the cycling lane at Ebène, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain …"
(Withdrawn) NATIONAL PENSIONS FUND – BALANCE – RETURN ON INVESTMENT
"B/119 The Honourable Third Member for Rodrigues (Mrs Henriette-Manan) To ask the Honourable Minister of National Infrastructure – Whether, in regard to Rodrigues Island, he will (a) for the benefit of the …"
"B/130 The Honourable First Member for Piton and Rivière du Rempart (Dr Prayag) To ask the Honourable Minister of National Infrastructure – Whether, in regard to the Beau Plateau bypass linking Cottage to …"
"(No. B/133) Mr F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the implementation of the Land Drainage Master Plan and National Development Unit Projects …"
(Withdrawn) NATIONAL PENSIONS FUND – BALANCE & RETURN ON INVESTMENT
"(No. B/192) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the implementation of the Land Drainage Master Plan and National Development Unit Projects …"
Mr Gunness: Madam Speaker, I am informed that the Land Drainage Authority has awarded a contract to Setec Mauritius in February 2025 for the formulation of a …
"(No. B/262) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the Anse la Raie public beach near the Youth Centre, he will state whether …"
The Minister of Local Government (Mr R. Woochit): Madam Speaker, with your permission, I shall reply to PQ B/262. I wish to inform the House that the existing …
"(No. B/275) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the drain works being effected at the new housing estate at Terracine, …"
The Minister of Housing and Lands (Mr S. Mohamed): Madam Speaker, with your permission, I shall reply to Parliamentary Question B/275. With regard to part …
"(No. B/305) Mr G. P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the St. Pierre Traffic Centre, he will, for the benefit of the House, …"
(Withdrawn) DRAMA, MUSIC & ARTS – YOUTH PROMOTION & SUPPORT
"(No. B/313) Mr J. F. François (Second Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the recent torrential rain and flooding that severely affected the northern region of …"
(Withdrawn) LPG – STOCK LEVEL, PROCUREMENT DETAILS, PRICE INCREASE & IMPACT
"(No. B/371) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the incident whereby unstable boulders rolled onto the coastal road near Anse Raffin, in …"
(Withdrawn) RODRIGUES – MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING – CULTURAL COOPERATION
"B/390 The Honourable Second Member for Rodrigues (Mr François) To ask the Honourable Minister of National Infrastructure – Whether, in regard to the recent torrential rain and flooding that severely affected the …"
"(No. B/434) Ms M. R. Collet (First Member for Rodrigues) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the incident whereby unstable boulders rolled onto the coastal road near Anse Raffin, in …"
Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Rodrigues Regional Assembly that following the incident whereby unstable boulders rolled onto the …
"(No. B/437) Mr P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the proposed implementation of a cut-off drain project at Beau Bois, he …"
Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Land Drainage Authority that the region of Beau Bois was very severely impacted following several past …
"(No. B/522) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the incorporation of cycle lanes into 13 road projects, he will, for the benefit of the …"
Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, as the House may be aware, in 2020, the then Government adopted a policy decision to include cycle lanes in all newly …
"(No. B/557) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the construction of drains in Constituency No.18, Belle Rose and Quatre …"
(Withdrawn) TRUST FUND FOR EXCELLENCE IN SPORTS – MR N. V.’S REVOCATION – INQUIRY & IRREGULARITIES
"(No. B/583) Mr B. Babajee (First Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the flood-prone areas in Constituency No. 14, Savanne and Black River, …"
Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, at the very outset, I wish to point out the following. First, based on available data, the two places referred to in the …
"(No. B/597) Ms J. Bérenger (First Member for Vacoas & Floréal) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the M4 Motorway linking the Rivière du Rempart District to the Grand Port District via …"
(Withdrawn) BANCO VALOR INTERNATIONAL LTD – INVESTMENT BANKING LICENCE – DUE DILIGENCE EXERCISE – OUTCOME
"(No. B/609) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the construction of drains in Constituency No.18, Belle Rose and Quatre …"
(Withdrawn) MRS A. R’S SON – MEDICAL TREATMENT IN INDIA – FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
"B/621 The Honourable Third Member for Beau Bassin and Petite Rivière (Mr Quirin) To ask the Honourable Minister of National Infrastructure – Whether, in regard to the ongoing works along Royal Road, Beau-Bassin, …"
"(No. B/625) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to heavy traffic congestion occurring along the By-Pass from the Goodlands …"
(Withdrawn) SHELTER CAP L’ESPOIR – ACTING SHELTER MANAGER – DUTIES & QUALIFICATION