the recent site visit effected by the representatives of the Land Drainage Authority (LDA) at Bois d’Oiseaux…
(No. B/495) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the recent site visit effected by the representatives of the Land Drainage Authority (LDA) at Bois d’Oiseaux and Avenue Boulodrom in Black River, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the LDA, 51 information to where matters stand regarding the drain projects being envisaged thereat, indicating the expected timeline for the implementation thereof.
Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that the region of Boulodrom, Black River has been declared as a high-risk flood-prone area by the Land Drainage Authority. The LDA has recommended that the project flood mitigating measure at Boulodrom, Black River be implemented by the Drain Infrastructure Construction Ltd at Bois d’Oiseaux and Avenue Boulodrom, with a view to mitigating flooding in that region. The detailed design has already been finalised and approved by the LDA. Mr Deputy, Speaker, Sir, the project is estimated to cost some Rs232 m. I am informed by the DICL that the draft bidding document for the construction works has already been prepared and same would be launched once funding is made available. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the project is expected to start during the course of the next financial year subject to availability of funds.
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