Yes, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, the construction of the new Chemin Grenier Market Fair started on 11 October 2021 and was initially scheduled to be completed by 10 October 2022. Following the approval of the Central Procurement Board, the contract was awarded to RBRB Construction

45 Ltd on 31 August 2021 for an amount of Rs107.5 million, and this figure includes a contingency sum of Rs5 million, excluding of VAT after a discount of Rs12.5 million. The contractor took possession of the site on 27 September 2021. Madam Speaker, I am advised that the project faced several unforeseen challenges during implementation, which caused delays. I am tabling a comprehensive report outlining the detailed reasons for the delay in the completion of the Chemin Grenier Market Fair, which includes – • the adverse climate conditions, including frequent heavy rainfalls and floodings onsite; • non-performance of the former Project Manager, who was also the appointed architect for the project; • changes in the scope of the sub-structure due to the topography of the land; • unavailability of expatriate labour faced by the contractor, resulting from the restrictive policies of the outgoing government; • additional works allocated to the contractor for the construction drainage system, and • poor project management by the District Council of Savanne, among other contributing factors. Madam Speaker, I am informed by the District Council of Savanne that the project will be fully completed within the next two weeks. This will be followed by an expression of interest exercise for the allocation of stalls to vendors. It is expected that the Chemin Grenier Market Fair will become operational by mid-December 2025. Thank you.

Hon. Third Member for Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle! UNION PARK, BEEMANIQUE & CLUNY REGIONS – HEAVY TRAILERS – ROAD USERS’ SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL THREATS