the Mohunlall Mohit Government School, situated at L'Avenir, he will state whether the electricity supply is…
(No. B/528) Mr G. P. Venkatasami (Third Member for Quartier Militaire & Moka) asked the Minister of Education and Human Resource whether, in regard to the Mohunlall Mohit Government School, situated at L'Avenir, he will state whether the electricity supply issues occurring in a few classrooms thereat have been addressed and, if so, when and, if not, indicate the timeframe therefor.
Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I wish to inform the House that the disruptions to the electricity supply at Mohunlall Mohit Government School situated at L'Avenir are currently localised to five classrooms within a single block. This situation is the direct result of water ingress caused by roof leakages. I must emphasise that the electrical supply to these specific rooms was disconnected by the Energy Services Division (ESD) as a proactive and essential safety measure to protect both students and staff. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, upon consultation, the ESD advised that no viable quick fix or medium-term electrical bypass could be safely implemented while the water ingress persisted. Consequently, the only sustainable solution is to resolve the structural leakages before reinstating power. To this end, a comprehensive assessment of the entire school compound has been completed. I can confirm the following timeline of actions taken by the Ministry – • On 11 February 2026, invitations for bids were officially launched. • 25 February 2026, procurement process closed followed by a rigorous evaluation. • On 27 April 2026, the contract was formally awarded following and endorsement by the Zonal Bid Committee. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, physical works onsite are tentatively scheduled to commence during the first week of May 2026. The scope of work which includes extensive roof repairs and associated remedial tasks is expected to last four weeks. Immediately upon completion of these repairs, the ESD will be directed to conduct a safety inspection and reinstate the power supply. We anticipate the classrooms will be fully operational by early June 2026. In the interim, I have been assured that robust contingency arrangements are in place to ensure that pedagogical activities continue without hindrance. The safety and educational continuity of our learners remain our absolute priority. Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir.
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