Madam Speaker, I am informed by the Mauritius Sports Council that leakages were detected in the silica sand filter of the Pavillon Swimming Pool and the problem could pose a risk to the filtration system. Consequently, it was decided to temporarily close the facility as from 14 November 2025 to enable necessary repair works. However, during the repair works, additional issues were detected and warranted immediate attention. Consequently, additional equipment had to be procured in order to resolve the main problem. Given the complexity of the repair works, a site meeting was held in February 2026 whereby the matter was discussed between officers of the Mauritius Sports Council and the contractor to determine the best way forward to avoid any further delay in the completion of the works. I am further informed that as at date, the repair works are still ongoing. It would be premature to state a specific date for the reopening of the swimming pool. Madam Speaker, I wish to assure the hon. Member that my Ministry is aligned with her concerns. We are closely monitoring the situation and ensuring the timely completion of the works, taking into consideration that the swimming pool is more than 20 years old.

Only questions! Please!

Okay.

Only questions! No statements!

Yes, yes, of course! As usual! Je vous remercie, Madame la présidente. Le ministre peut-il expliquer à la Chambre comment une piscine, ayant fait l’objet d’une rénovation récente au début de 2025, a dû fermer de nouveau le 14 novembre pour des travaux supplémentaires ? Peut-il également préciser l’identité du prestataire ayant réalisé cette rénovation et indiquer si c’est le même prestataire qui est actuellement chargé des travaux en cours ? Je vous remercie, Madame la présidente.

Madam Speaker, this is indeed a very good question that the hon. Member is addressing to me. The bid was awarded to the lowest bidder, namely Espace Commercial Ltée, for a total amount of Rs726,000, including VAT. The works started, like you said, in 2024. We have to deal with the contractor. So, we have a meeting with him this week – I am not sure about the date – and we are going to settle the matter. I know that the swimming pool of Pavillon is very demanding. Both the Minister, Dr. Boolell, and yourself…

And Veda.

…and Veda Baloomoody as well have already asked me about the date of reopening. We are going to see what we can do.

Your utmost best.

And find a solution.

Your utmost best! Yes, your second question.

Je vous remercie, Madame la présidente. Can the Minister inform the House on the monthly fixed costs associated with the closed swimming pool? Thank you.

I do not have the details with me.

Communicate it.

I can table the answer.

One moment! Yes!

A last one. A very short one. Thank you, Madam Speaker. Will the Minister state whether additional public funds will be required to complete the outstanding works? Thank you.

I think there is a guarantee; the retention money that we have. So, we are going to have the meeting this week, and we are going to find a solution.

Okay, yes!

Peut-on savoir de l’honorable ministre s’il y a eu des arrangements qui ont été faits afin de permettre aux nageurs et nageuses, qui généralement utilisent cette piscine, de continuer à s’entrainer ?

Ailleurs?

Ailleurs, bien sûr ! Voilà!

We have done this, Madam Speaker.

Where? In Beau Bassin?

Qu’est-ce qui a été fait ?

Yes, where?

Ils s’entrainent où ?

Il y a plusieurs places. Par exemple, à Serge Alfred. Il y a plusieurs places où on a relocate the athletes for swimming.

(Interruptions)

Ce n’est pas pareil ! Okay, we have finished with Ms Anquetil. Hon. Members, PQ B/111 has been withdrawn. LAND TRANSPORT APPEAL COMMITTEE – APPEALS RECEIVED (JAN 2024- MAR 2026)