the regular interruption in water supply in several areas in Constituency No. 10, Montagne Blanche and Grand…
(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 No. 10, Montagne Blanche and Grand River South East, he will – (a) for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Water Authority, information as to the measures being envisaged to alleviate the burden of the inhabitants thereof, and 67 (b) state if consideration will be given for the construction of a dam in the region of Pont Lardier as a long-term solution.
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 East, we are currently engaged in the following projects – 1. Upgrading of the distribution network through the replacement of 6.82 km of pipeline along several laterals in the region of Bramsthan and Bel Air. The Central Water Authority has identified another 9.7 km of pipeline to be renewed in the coming years, and 2. Preliminary investigation in connection with the proposed drilling of new borehole at L’Etoile to harness additional groundwater to supply the region. Madam Speaker, with regard to part (b) of the question, I am informed that the Central Water Authority proposes to abstract water from Deep River to Pont Lardier via a river intake structure to be treated in a new water treatment plant. The project at Pont Lardier comprises three components, namely – (i) the construction of a river intake structure on Deep River; (ii) a water treatment plant, and (iii) a service reservoir. The water treatment plant will have a capacity of 15,000 m³/day, while the reinforced concrete service reservoir will have a capacity of 4000 m³. I am informed that financial clearance for the project has been obtained and the Central Water Authority will be notified of the relevant clearances shortly. It is expected that the construction works at Pont Lardier will start by December 2025. In light of the above, Madam Speaker, the construction of a dam at Pont Lardier would not be warranted. Merci, Madam Speaker.
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Happy? Okay. So, next is the hon. First Member for Port Louis North and Montagne Longue, Mrs Savabaddy.
Thank you, Madam Speaker.
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