a building constructed by the District Council of Pamplemousses at Forbach Road, Fond du Sac, he will state…
(No. A/5) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand’ Baie &Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to a building constructed by the District Council of Pamplemousses at Forbach Road, Fond du Sac, he will state the – (a) total cost of construction thereof, indicating the initial estimated cost and final cost thereof; (b) date of completion thereof, and 144 (c) reasons why the building is not yet operational.
Reply: The District Council of Pamplemousses had initiated the construction of a building to be used as a hall in 2018/19. The building was of an extent of 213 m² consisting of the ground floor only. The project was implemented into two phases, namely – (i) Phase I - Construction of grey building only, and (ii) Phase II - Completion of the finishing works. The project value was set at Rs2.6 million for the setting up of the grey building only. However, the actual cost amounted to Rs2,719,500 due to the addition of two concrete steps, which was not initially included in the scope of works. This addition represented a variation of 4.5% of the original estimate. The works started on 01 August 2019 and was completed on 20 April 2020. The implementation of the finishing works was to be carried out partly through contracting-out of the works relating to, but not limited, to tiling, plumbing, drainage, sewerage, while the painting works would be done by the in-house labour. The cost estimates thereto amounted to Rs700,000. However, these works were completed within a total cost of Rs696,350. The works started on 11 March 2020 and were completed on 25 June 2020. As regards the works to be completed by the in-house labour of the Council, these, as mentioned above, are related to painting of the building. However, due to the restrictions which were prevailing in the country up to 2022 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the painting works could not be completed. During the Financial Year 2023/24, minor works were carried on site with a view of inaugurating the building. However, the District Council of Pamplemousses could not proceed with the works in 2024/25 due to financial constraints and the deployment of in- house labour to other priority works on other sites. The Council is presently undertaking painting works at the building at Forbach by in- house labour. Once the works are completed, the District Council of Pamplemousses will carry out some upgrading and maintenance works on the adjoining infrastructures, namely the renovation of the mini-soccer pitch, the children’s playground, the pétanque courts and the volleyball pitch. The inauguration of the building is planned in February 2026, once all these renovation works are completed.
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