the St Martin Dam Leisure Park project in Quartier Militaire, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain…
(No. B/684) Mr P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the St Martin Dam Leisure Park project in Quartier Militaire, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the District Council of Moka, information as to – (a) the names of the contractor/s involved therein, indicating the quantum of funds paid to each in respect of works carried out; (b) if the Council supplied materials therefor and, if so, give details thereof, and (c) the expected completion date thereof.
Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, as highlighted in my previous reply to Parliamentary Question B/489 on 13 May 2025, the St Martin Dam Leisure Park project at Quartier Militaire was approved during the Financial Year 2017-2018 under the previous administration. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, this project has been marked by poor planning, fragmented execution strategy and questionable procurement practices by the former government. Instead of adopting a streamline and transparent design and build model, which would have ensured better coordination, timely delivery and cost control, the previous administration split the project into multiple components. These were awarded to various contractors through different procurement methods including sales quotations, restricted bidding, direct procurement and open advertised bidding. This fragmented approach has compromised efficiency, escalated cost unnecessarily, and caused prolonged delays as the former administration kept on increasing the scope of work with
63 time, and the project has still not yet been completed despite it started eight years ago. I have been informed that a preliminary assessment conducted by the District Council of Moka on 19 May 2025 revealed several defects and discrepancies in the completed infrastructural works and incomplete landscaping. In response, the District Council has initiated actions against defaulting contractors, including forfeiting retention money, conducting performance reviews and initiating procedures to suspend or debar those who have not met satisfactory standards. As regards to part (a) of the question, I am tabling the list of all contractors involved and the payments made to each of them. Also, with regard to part (b) of the question, I am apprised that the contractors were provided with materials for implementing the works. I am also tabling the list of materials supplied by the District Council of Moka to the contractors. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, as regard to part (c) of the question, I wish to assure the House that the District Council of Moka has been instructed to complete its survey on all outstanding works and that the project be completed before the end of this year. Thank you.
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