the connecting road from Beau Plateau Road, from Goodlands to Cottage, he will, for the benefit of the House…
(No. B/1147) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the connecting road from Beau Plateau Road, from Goodlands to Cottage, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to whether consideration is being given for the – (a) widening thereof, in view of the number of accidents reported thereat and increasing volume of vehicles plying thereat daily and, if so, indicate the expected start and completion dates thereof, and 67 (b) installation of pavements and handrails thereat, including through compulsory land acquisition near residential zones if deemed necessary to ensure the safety of pedestrians.
Madam Speaker, I am informed that the Beau Plateau Road is not a classified road and as such, it falls under the jurisdiction of local authorities, namely, the District Council of Rivière du Rempart. This road extends over a length of approximately 3.8 kilometres and its width varies between 4-6 metres. As regards to part (a) of the question, I am informed that the project is currently at the conception stage. Once all necessary clearances, including financial approval and those related to land acquisition are obtained, the project will be implemented by the District Council of Rivière du Rempart. Madam Speaker, with regard to part (b) of the question, enlarging the road would – as stated earlier – require land acquisition, construction of retaining walls, pavements and drains, as well as provision for handrails, modern poles, lanterns and other associated infrastructural works as rightly highlighted by the hon. Member. The District Council of Rivière du Rempart has been requested to consult stakeholders and a technical committee is to be set up accordingly.
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