the water pipe renewal works recently carried out by the Central Water Authority in the regions of Nouvelle…
(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 Authority in the regions of Nouvelle Découverte and L’Agrément, St Pierre, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Authority, information as to – (a) the name of the contractor/s thereof, giving details in each case as to the (i) contract value thereof; (ii) completion date thereof, and (iii) penalty clauses applicable for lateness, and (b) if an assessment of the works undertaken thereat was carried out and, if so, by whom, giving details thereof.
Yes, Madam Speaker, I am informed that the Central Water Authority has undertaken renewal works for the ageing water pipeline infrastructure in the regions of Nouvelle Découverte and L’Agrément, St Pierre. These projects aim to address challenges on frequent bursts and leakages due to the pipelines having exceeded their intended service life. A project for the renewal of pipelines at Nouvelle Découverte concerns approximately 1.6 km of pipes along Rousset Road, Shivala Raod and Jokhoo Road. Madam Speaker, regarding part (a) of the question, I am informed by the Central Water Authority that on 25 April 2024, Pride Civil Engineering Contractor Ltd was awarded the contract for the renewal of pipelines at Nouvelle Découverte (Phase 1) in the sum of Rs8,165,535. The contract was for a duration of 90 days. The project commenced on 19 May 2024 with a scheduled completion date of 17 August 2024, which was revised to 31 August 2024 due to an extension of time granted. The actual completion date was 25 October 2024. I am further informed, Madam Speaker, that a variation order in the sum of Rs1,821,165 was issued to the contractor for the laying of temporary trench asphalt, bringing the total value to Rs9,986,700. As per the condition of the contract, liquidated damages of
65 10,000 per day are applicable for each day of delay, with a maximum amount of liquidated damages being 10% of the contract value. I am informed that the project was supervised in-house by the Central Water Authority’s Planning and Design Department. Assessment on site was conducted by the technical officers of the Central Water Authority. According to the assessment of works carried out, the shifting of connection was completed on 25 October 2024 following testing, disinfection, and connection work. The Central Water Authority further informed that an interim payment made to the contractor, that is, Pride, to date, stands at Rs6,443,098.25. The Central Water Authority has informed the contractor on 05 September 2024 that delay damages of Rs10,000 daily will be applicable in line with sub-clause 46.1 of the condition of contract. No liquidated damage has been applied yet by the Central Water Authority. As far as L’Agrément, St Pierre, Madam Speaker, I am informed that the distribution network comprises asbestos concrete pipes along Mercedes Road and its lateral connections at St-Pierre. These pipes have exceeded their lifespan and need to be replaced. The project started on 07 April 2024 with a scheduled completion date of 15 October 2024. The supervision and assessment of the project were carried out by the Planning and Design Department of the Central Water Authority. That’s all. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
Yes, we have a few minutes left. Third Member for Quartier Militaire and Moka, your next question.
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I B/33.
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