the new Morcellement project in Mamzelle Laure, Terre Rouge, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain f…
(No. B/154) Mr L. Caserne (Third Member for Port Louis North & Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of National Infrastructure whether, in regard to the new Morcellement project in Mamzelle Laure, Terre Rouge, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Land Drainage Authority, information as to whether any drain construction work is being envisaged thereat, indicating where matters stand, giving details – (a) on the scope of works, and (b) the expected start and completion dates thereof.
Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that the District Council of Pamplemousses had, on 29 September 2023, appointed Vyyaass Consulting Engineer Ltd as consultant for the new Morcellement at Mamzelle Laure. It had to conduct an assessment and propose a holistic flood mitigation plan instead of adopting a piecemeal approach. Thereafter, the consultant submitted an initial report in December 2023 and a finalised report in November 2024. The proposed scope of works at Mamzelle Laure comprises the following –
59 the construction of a reinforced concrete collector drain, measuring 700 mm wide by 700 mm deep along Mamzelle Laure Street, with metal gratings at 3 m interval over a length of 100 m, and the construction of a reinforced concrete collector drain, measuring 1000 mm wide by 1000 mm deep, discharging into the natural drain towards River Tombeau over a stretch of 105 m. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am further informed that the District Council of Pamplemousses will proceed, in a first instance, with the construction of the 100 m of drain. Bidding documents are under preparation. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, as regard part (b) of the question, I am informed that once financial clearance is obtained, the District Council of Pamplemousses will be able to start the work by end of May 2025. The project duration has been proposed to be three months.
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