Third Recreation Center for Seniors at Pointe-aux- Piments
A third recreation center for the elderly will be built at Pointe-aux-Pimets in the north of the island. The inhabitants of this region have long wished to have such a facility in their area. At its weekly meeting held Friday, May 11, 2012, the Cabinet has opted for a third or recreation center in Pointe-aux-Fruits, after those of Pointe-aux-Sables and Belle-Mare. The ceremony of laying the foundation stone will be held May 23, 2012. The project cost is estimated at Rs 155 million and the center will include 60 double rooms, an administrative block, kitchen, dining room, an auditorium, an amphitheater and a swimming pool. As a result of a stay lasting two days, this center will, every year, some 12,000 people from the Northeast to have a relaxing time. A clubhouse is also available. After Western, Eastern, Northern, Southern will also have its recreation center for senior citizens. Sheila Bappoo, Minister of Social Security, indicates that the land where the center will be located has already been identified in Riambel. |
" I will chair a monitoring committee to ensure that commitments made ??by the manufacturer must be strictly observed.The project will be completed in time. Its achievement represents our commitment to make every effort to ensure that the lives of older people as pleasant as possible. Not less than 11% of our population are over 60 years. We must think about their health, their right to relaxation and education , "said Sheila Bappoo.
