State land at Rivière du Poste, he will state the extent thereof lying bare thereat, indicating whether his…
(No. B/650) Dr. Ms R. Daureeawo (Third Member for Rivière des Anguilles & Souillac) asked the Minister of Housing and Lands whether, in regard to State land at Rivière du Poste, he will state the extent thereof lying bare thereat, indicating whether his Ministry is – (a) in presence of an application from certain members of the public for the use and occupation of part thereof and, if so, indicate the outcome thereof, and (b) envisaging any future development or use thereof, including the construction of a Centre for Women on the plot adjacent to the traffic lights.
Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. There is, at present, a plot of land of an extent of three acres adjacent to the traffic lights at Rivière du Poste that was vested in the then Ministry of Environment and NDU for a sports complex. However, the project was never undertaken. In year 2008, a portion of 1 acre 44 perches was excised therefrom and vested in the then Ministry of Women's Right, Child Development and Family Welfare for the construction of a women’s centre. That was back in 2008. In addition, an extent of 12 perches has been used for the provision of an access road to the remaining portion of 1 acre 44 perches. Following Budget Speech of 2022-2023, the extent of 1 acre 44 perches, retrieved from the then Ministry of Women's Rights, Child Development and Family Welfare, was vested in the Ministry of Gender, Equality and Family Welfare for the setting up of an integrated shelter for victims of gender-based violence. I am sure the hon. Member would not be surprised. As at date, none of the two projects have materialised, and the whole plot of 2 acres 88 perches is still undeveloped. In regard to part (a), there is no record at my Ministry of any application for that plot of land from any member of the public. In regard to part (b), I understand that the Ministry of Youth and Sports is awaiting availability of funds to starts its project, whilst the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Welfare has only just informed my Ministry that in view of budget constraints, it is not envisaging any construction project for the time being. Thank you.
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