the irregular water supply at Coteau Raffin, Le Morne, Bambous and surrounding regions, he will, for the ben…
(No. B/521) Mr S. Jugurnauth (Second Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Energy and Public Utilities whether, in regard to the irregular water supply at Coteau Raffin, Le Morne, Bambous and surrounding regions, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Central Water Authority, information as to the short and long terms remedial measures taken and/or being envisaged to address same and, if so, when.
Reply: I am informed by the Central Water Authority (CWA) that the regions of Coteau Raffin, Le Morne, Bambous, and the surrounding localities are water stressed areas. In this regard, the CWA has taken a number of measures to address the situation. The region of Bambous faces persistent water supply challenges due to increasing demand and limited water resources. I am informed that the CWA in collaboration with the Wastewater Management Authority (WMA) has replaced approximately 2.8 kilometres of old and defective water pipes in Residences La Ferme thereby benefitting some 340 households. This project was completed on 09 April 2025 and water supply has greatly improved. Secondly, in the context of expanding mobilisation of groundwater resources, the CWA is in the process of commissioning two boreholes – one at Gamma Yard, La Chaumière, with an additional supply of 2,000 cubic metres per day and another in the industrial zone of Bambous with a capacity of 1,000 cubic metres per day. They are expected to be operationalised shortly and will significantly enhance water supply to the industrial zone as well as residential zone. Thirdly, the CWA proposes to abstract water from Rivière Rempart and has identified a location for the installation of a new Containerised Pressure Filter (CPF) unit with a capacity of 2,000 cubic metres per day.
134 In order to improve service at Coteau Raffin, the CWA is currently exploring the possibility of increasing water production through the installation of a new Containerised Pressure Filter (CPF) unit at River Bois Noir, with a proposed capacity of 2,000 cubic metres per day. This CPF will be directed to the Bois Puant Reservoir, which feeds Coteau Raffin. The region of Le Morne, is supplied from a Containerised Pressure Filter (CPF) located on Baie du Cap River. However, water supply is disrupted during and after heavy rainfall due to muddy water blocking the filters. During such times when the CPF is switched off, I am informed that the CWA diverts water from the L’Embrasure Reservoir to supply Le Morne Village. Water tankers are also deployed to ensure continuous supply to the residents. RODRIGUES – PUBLIC SECTOR EFFICIENCY & QUALITY SERVICE – ASSISTANCE & PLANS