Thank you. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that recurrent traffic congestion occurs along Belle Mare, Trou d’Eau Douce Road B59 at Trou d’Eau Douce for the following reasons – 1. Commercial buildings have been constructed along B59 Road but it is to be noted that parking facility have not been provided. 2. On-street parking has been observed despite the presence of yellow lines. This is a recurrent feature in highly built-up areas with lack of adequate parking facilities. 3. Not enough enforcement by local authorities and the Mauritius Police Force results in even meagre parking facilities being taken up by illegal structures, thereby leading to recurrent on-street parking. I am further informed, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, that with a view to relieving the traffic congestion at Trou d’Eau Douce, the Traffic Management and Road Safety Unit of my Ministry has, as a short-term measure, provided single and double yellow lines at the village of Trou d’Eau Douce near RCA School and MCB to prohibit inconsiderate on-street parking. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, for the long term, the following measures are being proposed – 1. the District Council of Flacq to ensure that all requirements of planning policy guidelines with regards to parking provisions are met prior to issue of building and land use permit;

75 2. the Police should ensure strict enforcement, and 3. the District Council of Flacq should ensure that parking facilities are provided for development projects. Thank you.

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