Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Central Water Authority that the regions of Pellegrin, Bramsthan, Bel Air, Beau Champ and Sebastopol form part of the Central Water Authority Water Supply Zone. Except for Beau Champ, where water is supplied on a 24-hour basis, I am informed that the other regions have intermittent water supply. It is to be highlighted that there has been a general drop in production levels in the boreholes and surface water due to the deficit of rainfall during the year and the prolonged dry season. However, the situation has improved following the recent heavy rains in the East region.

41 As far as Pellegrin and Sebastopol are concerned, Madam Speaker, these regions are served by Melrose Reservoir, which sources water from Quartier Militaire Reservoir and Petit Paquet borehole. Melrose Reservoir also supplies Sans Souci, Montagne Blanche and exports water to Etoile Reservoir. Pellegrin and Sebastopol receive, respectively, 5 hours and 8 hours of water supply daily. I am informed that the dry spell that prevailed in 2024 has affected production from the Petit Paquet borehole, which has declined by 17%. This deficit was mitigated by installing a containerised pressure filter at the Melrose Reservoir, supplying 1000 m³ per day. The recent rainfall has restored normal production to normal levels. Madam Speaker, for Bramsthan, I am informed by the Central Water Authority that it is serviced by Montagne Fayence Reservoir, Bonne Mère Reservoir and a containerised pressure filter at Bramsthan River. Part of Bramsthan, including areas such as Morcellement VRS, Lallbahadoor Road, Kalipa and Shivala Road, enjoys a water supply of 18 hours daily, while part of Bramsthan, that is, Chemin Dominique, Nunka Road, Morcellement La Gaieté, Dowtall Road, Shivala Road, and Bernard Road, are supplied with 10 hours of water daily. The prolonged dry season has caused a reduction in production from Belle Rose, Clemencia borehole, by 37.5%, and from Bramsthan containerised pressure filter, by nearly 50%. Valve operation had to be carried out to rationalise distribution of water. Water tankers were deployed to service the most affected areas, namely Shivala Road, Lallbahadoor Road and Morcellement VRS. With the recent rainfall, production has improved, and tankers trips have also been reduced. Madam Speaker, concerning the region of Bel Air, I am informed that it is supplied by Belle Rose, Clemencia Reservoir, which sources its water from Belle Rose Clemencia Borehole, Caroline Borehole. The normal hours of supply at Bel Air are 12 hours daily. The normal hours of supply at Bel Air are 12 hours daily. The production from the sources has dropped significantly during the dry season, leading to a revision in hours of supply from 12 to eight hours daily. Water tankers were deployed to the affected areas. As for the Beau Champ region, it has started to be supplied with water on a 24-hour basis only in August 2024, following the installation of a containerised pressure filter at Beau Champ Deep River. However, technical issues encountered in October 2024 with the booster

42 pump have led to interruptions in parts of Morcellement Beau Champ. The Central Water Authority is in the process of procuring a new pump, which is expected to be operational by April 2025. Meanwhile, valve operations and water tankers are being deployed as an interim solution. Je voudrais, Madame la présidente, avant de terminer, ajouter que pour l’honorable membre et les autres membres de la Chambre, la stratégie de mobilisation des ressources en eau de traitement, de stockage et de distribution d’eau en vue d’améliorer l’approvisionnement en eau de la population est en cours de révision. Malheureusement, faudra le dire, suite à l’incapacité du gouvernement précédent à mettre en œuvre ses promesses de 2014 « delo 24/7 », les parties prenantes concernées seront consultées en temps et lieu. Merci, Madame la présidente.

Je vous en prie. You have no supplementary? We have three minutes left. Maybe I shall suspend the Sitting for one and a half hour at this stage. At 12.58 p.m. the Sitting was suspended. On resuming at 2.41 p.m. with Madam Speaker in the Chair.

Please be seated! We resume Questions. Hon. First Member for Montagne Blanche and Grand River South East, Mr Baboolall! CONSTITUENCY NO. 10 – FLOOD PRONE AREAS – SURVEY