the incinerator situated at Vallée des Prêtres, he will state the current state of the incinerator, indicati…
(No. B/62) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the incinerator situated at Vallée des Prêtres, he will state the current state of the incinerator, indicating if it is operational and, if not, since when.
Reply: I refer the hon. Member to my response to PQ I B/9 from the Sitting of 10 December 2024, in which I provided a detailed update regarding the electric cremation incinerators. That response included information on the number of incinerators installed, those currently out of service, and the progress on necessary repairs. I have been advised by the Municipal City Council of Port Louis that the incinerator at the Cipailles Brûlé Cremation Ground in Vallée des Prêtres has not been operational since 2023. This issue is of serious concern as the incinerator has repeatedly broken down due to the lack of a proper maintenance contract. Considering that there are 16 incinerators nationwide requiring maintenance, my Ministry has established a priority list. This list is based on the absence of alternative incinerators within local authorities and the availability of qualified contractors to perform the repairs. Priority is, therefore, given to those areas where no other incinerator is available. The repairs and maintenance for the incinerator at Cipailles Brûlé are scheduled to commence at the end of February 2025 and are expected to be completed within approximately one month. CATARACT SURGERY – WAITING LIST & COSTS