Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the District Council of Grand Port that Bois d’Oiseaux Road, situated at Plaine Magnien, is a secondary road of approximately 285 metres in length, serving around 40 households and falling under the administrative responsibility of the District Council of Grand Port. I am further informed that the Central Water Authority, that is, the CWA, carried out pipe replacement works along that road between 30 March 2026 and 14 April 2026. Prior to the installation of the new pipeline, a trench of approximately 280 metres was excavated along the road, and thereafter, temporarily reinstated pending completion of the final remedial and associated infrastructural works. The said works remain under a defect liability period extending up to December 2026. Following a site inspection conducted by officers of the District Council, on 21 May 2026, it was observed that water had accumulated over a stretch of approximately 35 metres, located about 45 metres from the junction of the main road. The preliminary assessment of the relevant technical officers indicates that this accumulation of water is likely due to the leakage from the CWA pipeline installed during the recent pipeline replacement works. The District Council immediately liaised with the Central Water Authority upon identification of the problem. I am informed that remedial measures were initiated by the Central Water Authority on 22 May 2026 to address the leakage and alleviate the inconvenience being faced by residents, pedestrians, school children and other road users. The situation is being jointly monitored by the District Council and the Central Water Authority, and any further corrective intervention deemed necessary will be carried out without delay. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am also informed that upon completion of the repair works by the Central Water Authority, patching and temporary reinstatement of the affected section of the road will be undertaken by the relevant authorities so as to improve accessibility and provide safer, smoother and more convenient passage for residents and road users, pending the implementation of permanent rehabilitation works. As regards longer term infrastructure solution, discussions have been held with the National Development Unit regarding the implementation of a comprehensive project, comprising both drainage works and full width reinstatement of Bois d’Oiseaux Road. I am informed that implementation of the project is subject to financial clearance and to the completion of related drainage connection works currently being undertaken along the A10 Road, by the Road Development Authority. Subject to these conditions being met, works are expected to commence in early 2027. I am further informed that the proposed drainage work along the Bois d’Oiseaux Road is intended to complement the broader flood mitigation and drain upgrading project already being implemented in the wider Plaines Wilhems region, thereby contributing to a more sustainable and long-term solution to drainage issues in that area. With regard to road safety, I am informed that there are presently no pedestrian crossings or road markings along Bois d’Oiseaux Road and that no road traffic accident has officially been reported thereat to-date. Nevertheless, the District Council is liaising with the Traffic Management and Road Safety Unit for a joint technical assessment to determine whether additional road safety measures, including appropriate road markings, pedestrian crossings and other protective measures, may be required. Any measures considered necessary will be implemented accordingly. I wish to also reassure the hon. Member and the House that the relevant authorities remain fully committed and are working in close collaboration to provide both immediate relief and long-term solution. The safety, welfare and well-being of the residents of all users of Bois d’Oiseaux Road remain a priority for this Government. Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir.

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