funds allocated between 2015 and 2024, for road works, including the construction of new roads, resurfacing…
(No. B/109) Mr N. Beejan (Second Member for Grand' Baie & Poudre d'Or) asked the Minister of Local Government whether, in regard to funds allocated between 2015 and 2024, for road works, including the construction of new roads, resurfacing of existing roads, or any other related road works, in each constituency falling under the jurisdiction of the Rivière du Rempart District Council, he will for the benefit of the House, obtain – (a) information as to the total amount thereof disbursed, and (b) the list thereof and table same, giving details as to the specific nature thereof and costs incurred in each case.
Madam Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, I am informed by the District Council of Rivière du Rempart that a total sum of Rs215,097,613 was disbursed for road works in Constituencies No. 6 and 7 during the period 2015 and 2024, comprising Rs111.6 million for construction of roads and Rs103.5 million for resurfacing works. Madam Speaker, with regard to part (b) of the question, as requested by the hon. Member, I am tabling the detailed list of all the road projects carried out, indicating the nature, associated costs, source of fund, total surface area and exact location for both constituencies.
Hon. Beejan, question!
Thank you, Madam Speaker. In view of the substantial investment made in road works over the period 2015 till 2024, can the hon. Minister inform the House as to what measures are being taken by the District Council of Rivière du Rempart to ensure proper maintenance and sustainability of these roads? Thank you.
Madam Speaker, all councils normally have an established regular maintenance programme which include routine inspection and periodic resurfacing and the prompt intervention where defects are identified. All the works are being undertaken by the Works Department in the district council, in the presence of all the councillors. Also, all the contractors remain bound by the defect liability provision to ensure durability and long-term sustainability of the road works and resurfacing of the roads.
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