the proposed declaration of the Pomponette Beach as public beach, he will state where matters stand, indicat…
(No. B/1023) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change whether, in regard to the proposed declaration of the Pomponette Beach as public beach, he will state where matters stand, indicating whether the implementation thereof is being envisaged in this financial year and, if so, indicate whether provisions for amenities, including washrooms, parking facilities, food stalls and children area have been made.
Reply: Part of Pas Geometriques (P.G) Bel Air of an extent of 14.1 Ha, located at Pomponette, was proclaimed as public beach on 21 April 2025. I am informed by the Beach Authority that it will, after consultations with all stakeholders concerned, including NGO “Aret Kokin Nou Laplaz”, hire a consultant in the next financial year for the development of a Master Plan for the P.G Bel Air public beach, which would include, inter- alia, washrooms, parking areas, children area, benches, solar lighting and food stalls. However, given the topography of the beach and its sensitive nature with the presence of various endemic plants, a controlled approach would have to be adopted as regards the provision of amenities thereat.
149 In the meantime, the Beach Authority, in collaboration with Mauri Facilities Management Co Ltd, is carrying out regular cleaning of this beach, including grass cutting and lopping of dangerous branches. Provision is being made by my Ministry to contract out the cleaning of this beach. Furthermore, the Beach Authority is making arrangements for the provision of 10 new bins, as well as the installation of 3 dangerous bathing panels thereat. ROSE BELLE AREA HEALTH CENTRE – METHADONE DISTRIBUTION – RELOCATION