abandoned/seized/unused vehicles lying in the compounds of Line Barracks, SMF Complex in Vacoas, Divisional…
(No. A/3) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member Grand’ Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications, Minister of Finance, Minister for Rodrigues and Outer Islands whether, in regard to abandoned/seized/unused vehicles lying in the compounds of Line Barracks, SMF Complex in Vacoas, Divisional Headquarters and Police Stations, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the Commissioner of Police, information as to whether he has been aware of the number thereof and the inconveniences being caused as a result thereof and, if so, indicate the measures being envisaged to address this situation –
Reply: A total of 484 vehicles, including motorcycles, are presently lying in the compounds of Line Barracks, the SMF Complex in Vacoas, Divisional Headquarters, and various Police Stations across the island. The details are as hereunder – Compounds Abandoned Seized Unused Total Line Barracks Nil 83 72 155 SMF Complex, Vacoas Nil Nil 2 2 Divisional Headquarters 2 7 Nil 9 Police Stations around the Island 180 118 20 318 Total 182 208 94 484
142 These vehicles have either been involved in road accidents, secured as exhibits in criminal or drug-related cases, abandoned in public places, or are police vehicles beyond economical repair. While these 484 vehicles cause certain inconveniences within the respective compounds, necessary actions are being taken to remove them to a secured location at Fort George. During previous exercises, a total of 560 vehicles have already been transferred to Fort George. These vehicles are securely kept thereat, pending disposal or return to their respective owners, where applicable. The overall process of removing and disposing of these vehicles is inherently time- consuming due to the distinct procedures applicable to each category. Abandoned vehicles require identification, inspection, and multiple notifications to owners before any action can be taken. Seized vehicles are retained as exhibits pending the completion of investigations or court proceedings, which can extend over long periods. In the case of unused vehicles, disposal can only proceed following assessments by mechanical engineers, completion of board of survey reports, and subsequent auction procedures. These administrative and legal requirements contribute to the gradual pace at which the situation is being addressed. DARUTY & VALE JUNCTION – TRAFFIC CONGESTION – SURVEY & MEASURES