the project for the installation of lighting facilities at the football ground of Grand Sable, he will, for…
(No. B/261) Mr M. Seeburn (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to the project for the installation of lighting facilities at the football ground of Grand Sable, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the District Council of Grand Port, information as to the expected date of implementation thereof.
Madam Speaker, I am informed that the football ground at Grand Sable is presently not equipped with lighting facilities. Following my reply to PQ B/764 on 27 July 2025, the District Council of Grand Port was requested to submit a detailed funding application, estimated at approximately Rs4 million, for the implementation of the project. I am informed that while the project has been proposed under successive budget exercises, namely 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, it could not be implemented due to other priorities and non-availability of funds. At present, no specific provisions are available under the district council’s approved budget for the execution of the project. However, the project has already been included in the list of proposed Capital Projects under the Small Community Projects Programme for the financial year 2026-2027. Madam Speaker, I wish to further inform the House that under the existing framework of cooperation, a sum has been earmarked per constituency under the Indian Grant Assistance for Small Community Projects. This mechanism provides an appropriate and dedicated avenue through which priority community-based infrastructure projects, including the installation of lighting facilities at Grand Sable Football Ground may be financed and implemented. In this context, the hon. Member may wish to liaise with his two colleagues of his Constituency and ensure that this specific project is duly prioritised and formally included within the list of projects submitted under the Indian Grant Programme so that the necessary funding can be secured and mobilised in a timely manner. Thank you.
Thank you. Yes!
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Can the hon. Minister also consider providing financial assistance in the forthcoming budget with regards to the football pitch along the coastal region including football pitch at Bambous Virieux and Bois des Amourettes being given that we are relentlessly campaigning to attract the youth to engage into sport facilities while combatting the drug proliferation problem in Mauritius?
Yes, hon. Minister!
Yes, Madam Speaker. Following the PQ B/764 which was put on 22 July 2025, this request has already been examined and has already been proposed in the next Financial Year 2026-2027. I have to say that it depends on the priorities and subject to availability of funds, again.
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