Mauritius: The acting Prime Minister of Mauritius, Louis Steven Obeegadoo has shared an update regarding the construction of 176 housing units. At the time, the Minister Obeegadoo was visiting the construction site.
The acting Prime Minister handles the responsibility for the Ministry of Housing and Land Use Planning and the Ministry of Tourism. The housing unit construction project spans a land area exceeding seven acres in Riche Terre 1.
The housing units are designated for inhabitants of the Port Louis Maritime and Port Louis East region. According to Housing and Land Use Planning, the construction is 50% complete and will be fully executed by the end of this year.
During the Minister’s visit to the Riche Terre 1, he was accompanying the following members of the government:
- Vice-Prime Minister, Minister of Local Government and Disaster Risk Management, Dr Mohammad Anwar Husnoo.
- The Member of the National Assembly, Mohamad Salim Abbas Mamode.
- The representatives of the New Social Living Development Ltd and the National Housing Development Co. (NHDC) Ltd.
The Acting Prime Minister announced that the Port Louis Maritime and Port Louis East region was characterized by a high population density. This is despite the small land size of the region.
“In response, the establishment of the 176 two-storey housing units, equipped with two bedrooms and the necessary amenities, will help to relieve the housing problem,” he affirmed.
He also appreciated the construction company for respecting the set deadline regarding the completion of the social housing project.
In addition, Obeegadoo dwelt on numerous neighborhood facilities that would be provided to the inhabitants. The facilities will include:
- A community center
- A commercial space
- small shops
- A taxi on-site for emergency case
- Sports infrastructure
- Playground for children
- A walking or jogging track in the perimeter of the housing units.
Minister Louis Steven Obeegadoo also took the opportunity to inform that Mauritius was among the 50 countries endorsing the rights of Palestinians to participate in the forthcoming hearings scheduled at the International Court of Justice this Thursday.
During the visit, Vice-Prime Minister, Dr Mohammad Anwar Husnoo also shared his views on the housing project. He reiterated the unavailability of adequate land spaces for residential purposes in regions such as Plaine Verte and Roche Bois.
On this score, Dr Husnoo pointed out that an estimated 225 housing units would be set up in Arsenal for the residents. “Moreover, effective drainage systems have been catered for to protect the housing units from flash floods and unpredictable weather conditions,” he assured.