drain works being undertaken in the region of Institute of Islamic Secular Studies at Le Cornu and at Vallée…
(No. B/416) Ms A. Savabaddy (First Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to drain works being undertaken in the region of Institute of Islamic Secular Studies at Le Cornu and at Vallée des Prêtres, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Land Drainage Authority, information as to where matters stand, indicating the – (a) name of the contractor/s selected therefor, and (b) cost thereof. 48
Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, regarding drain works being undertaken in the region of Islamic Secular Studies in Le Cornu, St. Croix, I am informed that the National Development Unit had awarded a contract to Sotravic Limitée for an amount of around Rs140 m. on 22 June 2020. Works were completed in December 2022. However, following a heavy rainfall on 17 February 2023, whereby residents in the Le Cornu region reported flooding in their premises, the Land Drainage Authority recommended that post flooding measures be implemented, namely – • the construction of three attenuation basins thereat, and • the relocation of a 500-millimetre diameter CWA pipe which passes through the newly constructed drain at Bait Ul Noor Street. These works had to be implemented as during the heavy rainfall it was found that water running off from the slopes of the mountain carried all sorts of debris which were being deposited in the inlet of the newly constructed drain network, thus obstructing the free flow of water. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that the NDU will be the implementing agency for this project. To that effect, it has already initiated land acquisition procedures for an extent of 11,680 m2. Letters of offer were issued to two land owners on 14 October 2024 where both had requested for a compensation review. One offer has not been accepted for which the NDU has already instructed the Ministry of Housing and Lands to proceed with compulsory land acquisition while the other has submitted a report which is under review at the level of the Valuation Department. Construction works will start once the land acquisition has been completed.
Yes!
Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir. Will the hon. Minister agree with me that this whole affair requires a full-fledged enquiry to establish responsibilities and take appropriate actions as may be warranted? Thank you.
As far as the first contract is concerned, the work has been completed since 22 June 2020. Now, we have, after the flooding of 2023, works to be done and land acquisition procedure is ongoing.
Hon. Second Member for Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes!
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