a plot of land situated at Flic en Flac acquired in 2015 by his Ministry, he will state where matters stand…
(No. B/877) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity whether, in regard to a plot of land situated at Flic en Flac acquired in 2015 by his Ministry, he will state where matters stand as to the proposed construction of a home for the elderly thereat, indicating – (a) how same is being financed, and (b) whether it is envisaged to engage and consult with Non-Government Organisations for the conceptualisation and implementation thereof.
Reply: The project for the construction of a home for the elderly at Flic en Flac is presently at design stage at the level of the Ministry of National Infrastructure. With regard to part (a) of the question, funds have not been provided for this project in this Ministry’s budget in Financial Year 2025/2026. Instead, the project has been placed under the Public Sector Investment Programme as a Project Under Preparation. Financial clearance will be sought once the design and bidding documents are finalised, expectedly by June 2026. The project value for the construction of the Elderly Home was estimated Rs172.5 million in April 2024. This cost estimate will have to be reviewed in line with the new project design and market value. With a view to better monitoring the implementation of Capital Projects undertaken by this Ministry, a Civil Engineer from the Ministry of National Infrastructure has been seconded to this Ministry to act as Project Coordinator with effect from 01 October 2025.
155 It is expected that, with the assistance of the aforesaid Project Coordinator, Capital Projects, including the construction of the home at Flic en Flac, will be implemented in a more timely and effective manner. With regard to part (b) of the question, this Ministry will consider engaging with NGOs for the conceptualisation and implementation of the project. BUS ROUTES 5 & 243 – TRIPS FREQUENCY & COMPLAINTS – STUDENT COMMUTERS ANALYSIS