(No. B/1064) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the recent renovation of the football pitch at Pointe aux Cannoniers, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to – (a) the scope of works thereof; (b) the name of the contractor therefor; (c) the initial contracted and final costs thereof, and (d) whether his Ministry has considered or will consider – (i) taking remedial actions to properly level the pitch which currently presents a safety hazard; (ii) the installation of lighting facilities to allow for evening use, and (iii) provision of toilet and changing room facilities thereat and, if so, when. The Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change (Mr R. Bhagwan): Thank you Madam Speaker. I am informed by the Beach Authority that the Vale Public Beach of an extent 0.32 hectare was initially partly covered with grass and sand. 66 The plot of land is sloppy with a gradient exceeding one metre. Representations have been made by the inhabitants for the construction of a proper football pitch. Further to requests received from inhabitants of the regions and beach users, funds were allocated during the Financial Year 2022-2023 to the Beach Authority for the upgrading of same to the National Development Unit under the COVID-19 Project Development Funds. Madam Seaker, as regards part (a) of the question, the scope of works included mainly –  Cut and fill of the existing ground to make it level;  Construction of 85 metres retaining wall within filled reinforced block walls on three sides;  Associated works for the retaining wall including the construction of reinforced concrete bases;  Casting of a tied beam at the top rendering and painting;  Supply and fixing of plastic-coated chain link;  Laying of geotextile and levelling of the beach area with 150mm to 200mm fixed layers of spores;  Planting of grass on the beach area;  Supply and fixing of turbs, and  Minor levelling of the parking space. Madam Speaker, as regard parts (b) and (c) of the question, the Beach Authority launched bids on 25 January 2023 for the project to level the ground of the public beach after bid evaluation. The contract was awarded to contractor Loro Construction Ltd for an amount of Rs1,677,250 following board’s approval on 29 March 2023. Works started on 26 May 2023 and the project was completed on 18 August 2023. The total payment effected to the contractor was Rs1,661,964. With regard part to (d) (i) and (ii) of the question, I am further informed that the Beach Authority will carry out further levelling works as important sand has partly been washed out and additional lighting will be provided also. Works are scheduled to start in two weeks. 67 As regards part (d) (iii) of the question, consideration would be given for provision of toilets and training room facilities taking in consideration planning policy guidelines and availability of space. Madam Speaker: Do you have a question?