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Parliamentary Question · No. B/523 · Series B Answered

the cut-off drain project phase 2B being implemented by the Drain Infrastructure Constructions Ltd., at Camp…

Asked by
Mr Venkatasami
Third Member · Quartier Militaire and Moka
Addressed to
National Infrastructure
Minister of National Infrastructure
Sitting
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
Question 62 of 73
The question, as placed

(No. B/523) Mr P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the cut-off drain project phase 2B being implemented by the Drain Infrastructure Constructions Ltd., at Camp Thorel, he will state where matters stand, indicating – (a) the scope of works and cost thereof; (b) if access to private land were sought from and granted by the respective land owners prior to the implementation thereof and, if not, the reasons therefor, and (c) the expected completion date thereof. 137


The exchange, in full

Reply: The region of Camp Thorel has been subject to recurrent flooding due to surface run off being generated from higher grounds. Due to the land topography which naturally slopes towards the village, flooding and water accumulation is a high risk. The Land Drainage Authority in August 2019 declared the region of Camp Thorel as a high-risk flood prone area and a drain project was earmarked for implementation under the National Flood Management Programme. A phased approach was considered for the implementation of the project – (i) Phase 1 of the project which involved the construction of around 280 metres of right hand side of cut-off drain near Kalimaye up to the outlet into river Pondar was undertaken by the District Council of Moka from NDU funding. Same was completed in November 2021; (ii) Phase 2A comprising of the construction of internal drains within the village was implemented by the NDU and completed in March 2023; (iii) Phase 2B which includes the construction of right hand side of cut-off drain from highest point to connect to the drain constructed by the District Council of Moka is being undertaken by the Drains Infrastructure Construction Ltd, and (iv) Phase 2C which involves the construction of left hand side of cut-off drain from highest point to River Pondar is being implemented by the NDU. Regarding part (a) of the question, the scope of works and costs of phase 2B are being placed in the Library of the National Assembly. Regarding part (b) of the question, out of 31 plots of land concerned for Phase 2B, the right of access on 28 plots had been secured at the start of the construction works. The owners of the remaining three plots of land were not agreeable to the project. Compulsory land acquisition has been initiated in February and June 2024 and procedures are ongoing. Construction works have reached 80% completion as at date. With regard to part (c) of the question, it is expected that the works for Phase 2B will be completed by December 2025. E-HEALTH PROJECT – IMPLEMENTATION STATUS