the kindergarten located along the roadside at Jeewoonarain Lane, Palma at Quatre Bornes, he will, for the b…
(No. B/518) Ms S. Anquetil (Second Member for Belle Rose & Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the kindergarten located along the roadside at Jeewoonarain Lane, Palma at Quatre Bornes, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Municipal Council of Quatre Bornes, information as to whether consideration will be given for the installation of fencing and the provision of lighting facilities thereat for the safety of the users thereof.
Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to the question on fencing and lighting facilities at Jeewoonarain children playground, I wish to inform the House as follows – • The existing chain linked fencing was dismantled in November 2024 due to severe rusting. • The Municipal Council of Quatre Bornes has approved the replacement with a more secured fencing fence. • Installation works including new poles and repainting of the boundary wall are already ongoing and are expected to be completed by the end of May or early next month 2025. As for lighting, no prior provision had been made. However, following a formal request from my Ministry, the Council is considering the installation of two lighting points after the approval at its next meeting. These lighting works are also planned to be completed by early
81 June 2025. The total estimated cost for fencing, wall repainting and lighting is approximately Rs160,000. My Ministry is closely monitoring the project to ensure timely completion.
Yes, hon. Ms Anquetil!
Je vous remercie, M. le président. Would the hon. Minister inform the House what immediate safety measures have been taken while fencing and lighting works are pending and which contractor has been assigned to carry out these works? Thank you.
Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, to ensure children safety during the fencing and lighting works, the Municipal Council welfare department conducts regular site inspections to maintain the safety and cleanliness. The maintenance works are being carried out by the Council in-house and no external contractor has been appointed.
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Last one. Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir. Would the hon. Minister inform the House when was the Jeewoonarain children playground inaugurated and why were lighting facilities not installed at that time to ensure the safety of the children using the space? Thank you.
Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Jeewoonarain children playground was inaugurated in 2016 and at that time no lighting facilities were installed and for nine years no action was taken to address this safety concern. This shows a lack of planning and attention to safety standards by the previous government. In contrast, my Ministry has now formerly requested the installation of lighting and the Municipal Council is actively considering adding two lighting points to ensure the safety and security of the children and the family using that playground.
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