outdoor children playgrounds in Constituency No. 6, he will table the list thereof, indicating in each case…
(No. B/1198) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to outdoor children playgrounds in Constituency No. 6, he will table the list thereof, indicating in each case – (a) whether the equipment or infrastructure thereat require maintenance or repair; (b) when comprehensive maintenance work was last carried out; (c) the measures taken or planned to ensure safety and security in terms of installation, repair, lighting and fencing, and (d) whether consideration is being given for the installation of a new one in St- François and, if so, when and, if not, why not.
Madam Speaker, I wish to point out that Constituency No. 6, Grand Baie and Poudre d’Or falls under the jurisdiction of two District Councils, that is, the District Council of Pamplemousses and the District Council of Rivière du Rempart. I am informed that there is a total of 11 children’ playgrounds in Constituency No. 6, out of which, ten fall under the aegis of the District Council of Rivière du Rempart and one under the District Council of Pamplemousses. As requested by the hon. Member, I am tabling a list of the
37 children’ playgrounds under the responsibility of the each of the two District Councils and the relevant details thereof with respect to part (a), (b) and (c) of the question. Madam Speaker, as regards part (d) of the question, I am informed that at its meeting of 14 October 2022, the Council of Rivière du Rempart had identified a site for the construction of a mini soccer pitch in the region of St François on a plot of State land of an extent of 3,600 m2 situated at the entrance of the road leading to Anse La Raie Youth Centre. However, I am now informed that the District Councillors have now decided to set up a children playground thereat. Same will be taken up in the next council meeting scheduled on 19 December 2025. Subsequently, a request for vesting of the said plot of land will be made to my Ministry. Thank you.
Yes, alright one question. Yes?
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Can the hon. Minister inform the House if there is a long-term strategy for play infrastructure in my Constituency No. 6 to ensure fair distribution, accessibility for children with disabilities and renewal of equipment? Thank you.
Yes.
Madam Speaker, we are considering all the children play equipment with accessibility to children with disabilities.
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