Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that the Beau Vallon Skate Board Park is managed by the Mauritius Sport Council. This park became operational in April 2024. The scope of work for the period was the construction of a changing room, bicycle, motocross and skateboard tracks. The total cost of the project amounted to Rs9,272,698.50 including VAT. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, regarding part (b) of the question, I am informed that the MSC has implemented the following key health and safety measures – • The right use of protective equipment including – but is not limited to – a strap helmet, knee and elbow pads and wrist guard is mandatory; • Should the users fail to wear the protective equipment, the management of the park reserves the right to restrict access to them; • Participation in any activities at the park under the influence of alcohol or non- prescribed drugs is prohibited; • Only one person can use the ramp at a time, and • The use of motorised or electric equipment is strictly prohibited. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am also informed that since the inauguration of the park, the skating facility has been underutilised. Regarding part (c) of the question, I am further informed by the Mauritius Sports Council that the skating infrastructure has been showing visible signs of wear and tear since last year. Additionally, part of the metal barricading structures located in the upper park area leading to the skate zone have been damaged due to acts of vandalism. Thus, following the identification of potential safety hazard, the facility is presently considered unfit for use and has been temporarily closed. A comprehensive evaluation is being carried out by the new management of the MSC to determine the overall viability and sustainability of the facility. Thus, at this stage, no repair works is envisaged. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, as public safety in our sport facilities remain one of our primary concerns, access to the skating park will remain closed pending the outcome of the ongoing assessment.

Yes, hon. Member!

Can the Minister inform the House, briefly, on the construction of the changing room and BMX/skateboard tracks and also, on the procurement method applied thereof?

Bidders were invited on 11 October 2022 through an Open National Bidding exercise, advertised in local newspapers, to submit their best offer for the above- mentioned project with the deadline for submission on 07 November 2022. Three bids were received, namely from – • RBL Construction Limited; • SMS Contracting Limited, and • Good Peace Company Limited. The contract was awarded to Good Peace Company Limited for a contract amount of Rs9,023,415, including the contingency sum of Rs900,000, exclusive of VAT. The letter of award was issued to the bidder on 27 December 2022, and the signature of the contract with the bidder was done on 28 February 2023. The starting date was on 14 March 2023 and works were completed in April 2024. The total cost of the project for the construction of the changing room and BMX/skateboard tracks amounted to Rs9,272,698.56, including VAT.

Hon. Members, the Table has been advised that the following PQs have been withdrawn: B/811, B/819, B/822, B/835, B/838 B/840, B/845, B/850, B/854, and B/855. Now, I call upon the hon. Third Member for Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien! BOIS D’OISEAUX ROAD, PLAINE MAGNIEN – SAFETY RISKS ASSESSMENT & REMEDIAL WORKS