Madam Speaker, I am informed that the Lindsay Law Kwan Football Playground at Chebel was converted into an outdoor synthetic football pitch in 2020 by contractor Best Care Ltd. The works were completed and handed over to the Municipal Council of Beau-Bassin/Rose-Hill on 30 January 2021. The facility was subsequently inaugurated on 13 August 2021. Thereafter, due to normal wear and tear over time, maintenance and rehabilitation works became necessary. Madam Speaker, in view of the observed deterioration, bids were invited through the e- procurement system on 28 October 2025 for the maintenance of synthetic football pitch at seven sites, including the Lindsay Law Kwan Football ground. The contract was awarded to Grassworld Ltd, being the lowest evaluated responsive bidder for a sum of Rs238.50, inclusive of VAT. The scope of works includes cleaning of the playing surface, replacement of damaged synthetic turf, mechanical bushing, installation of silica and rubber granules, replacement of worn-out field markings as well as a general repair and rehabilitation of the pitch and associated facilities. Madam Speaker, I am further informed that works have already started on site. However, following recent complaints from inhabitants and observations made by the Municipal Council, certain discrepancies have been noted in the execution of the works. These issues have been largely attributed to the persistent heavy rainfall experienced since last week which has affected the proper setting and adhesion of the materials used particularly the glue. A site visit is being carried out today with the contractor Grassworld Ltd in the presence of the relevant officers of the Municipal Council to thoroughly assess the situation. The contractor has been formerly instructed to redo at his own cost any works that are not to the required standards or not to the satisfaction of the Council. Madam Speaker, I am also informed that the Welfare Committee has requested that a technical evaluation of the material used including the glue be conducted to ensure full compliance with prescribed norms and standard. I wish to make it clear that no payment whatsoever will be effected to the contractor until all works have been completed satisfactorily, certified by the relevant officers of the Municipal Council and fully compliant with contractual specifications. Madam Speaker, the Municipal Council continues to closely monitor the situation and has also undertaken cleaning and maintenance of the surrounding areas to ensure a safe environment for users. I wish to reassure the hon. Member that all necessary corrective measures are being taken promptly so that the facility is restored to its full functionality and to the expected standards. Thank you.

Thank you. Yes.

Merci, Madame la présidente. Vu que les travaux qui sont apparemment déjà complétés mais qui n’ont pas été entrepris à la satisfaction du conseil municipal et de tout un chacun, peut-on savoir s’il existe un contrat de maintenance, – vu que même après quelques jours que les travaux ont été complétés, on a constaté des lacunes au niveau de la finition – qui lie bien sûr le conseil municipal au contracter, et si tel est le cas, quels sont les clauses et quel est la durée de ce contrat de maintenance ?

Madam Speaker, I do not have this information right now. I can get it for the next meeting. I can table it.

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