the recurrent flooding of roads resulting from rainwater runoff since the initiation of the new derocking pr…
(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 initiation of the new derocking process in sugar-cane fields in Constituency No. 10, Montagne Blanche and Grand River South East, he will state the measures being taken to clear the drainage systems of these flooded roads to ensure that excess water is effectively channelled into the river, thereby mitigating the risk of accident.
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 due to overland flows emanating from sugar cane fields, namely – a) Morcellement Sans Souci, Montagne Blanche; b) Avenue des Echassiers, Mont Ida; c) Clemencia; d) Tagore Road, Ernest Florent; e) Camp de Masque; f) Pont Lardier, Bel Air;
142 g) Junction Petit Paquet Road, and h) Cooperative Road, Melrose. In view of attenuating the impact of flooding, 70 drain projects have been identified in Constituency No. 10 for a total project value of Rs1.66 billion. 22 of those projects have already been completed, whereas one project regarding the upgrading of Camp Sonar Bridge for a contract value of Rs6.154 m. at Camp de Masque Pave is nearing completion. Moreover, several cutoff drains and internal drain networks will be constructed, including the upgrading of culverts at different localities, namely Morc Sans Souci, Mt Blanche; Avenue des Echassiers, Clemencia; Pont Lardier, and Melrose, among others. MAHEBOURG HOSPITAL – AMBULANCE SERVICES