Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the Road Development Authority that the footpath and drains along the road at Mesnil and Castel, which were constructed in the 1980s, are presently in a precarious state. To remedy the situation, the RDA is proceeding with the rehabilitation of the footpath along the affected stretches. As regards part (a) of the question, I am informed that works have been entrusted to General Construction Limited under the RDA’s Framework Agreement for Road Maintenance and Minor Works (2023-2026). In regard to part (b) of the question, I am informed that the scope of work comprises – (i) demolition of old footpath and casting of new footpath and drain slabs along approximately 250 meters at localised stretches on the left-hand side of the A10 Road, from Engen Petrol Station at Mesnil towards Castel Petrol Station, (ii) demolition of old footpath and casting of new footpath and drain slabs on the right-hand side of the A10 Road from the junction Allée Brillant Road, B74 towards Hazareesing Road, over a stretch of approximately 300 meters; (iii) cleaning of drains; (iv) repair to drain abatement walls, and (v) provision of concrete curbs, gullies and metal gratings. The works are being implemented under two separate work orders for the sum of Rs3.6 m. and Rs4.3 m., inclusive of VAT for the respective works along the left-hand side and right-hand side. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, regarding part (c) of the question, I am informed that for works on the left-hand side, the progress is about 25% and the works will be completed by June 2025. As regards works on the right-hand side, same have been scheduled to start by end of May 2025 so as to minimise disruption to traffic and pedestrians given the ongoing works along the other side of the road. The works are expected to be completed by July 2025.

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