Beach Powder-d'Or: Work to Fight Against Erosion

10 years, 11 months ago - May 14, 2013

The work was well acueillis by locals. These will stop the erosion that has seriously destroyed this beach, left to itself. The authorities want to attract picnickers from the village and other places.

Project cost: Rs 17.8 million. Significant work is underway on the public beach of powder-d'Or. The Ministry of Environment wants to restore and beautify the beach, which is affected by erosion.

A very well received by the people of powder-d'Or project. One of them, Parmessur Edley, former village councilor, said that "for a long time, this beach was left to herself and she beganto be seriously affected by erosion. " He wishes that "once the completed, it will attract more picnickers village and other places. "

Started last December, work, made near the village hospital, expected to be completed in a few months. They are made on a distance of 250 meters. Among the ways to fight against erosion: stone cladding. However, to do this, it was necessary to uproot casuarinas.

Track soon health

Members of the public will have access to the beach through a bridge that will be built on an opening known as the Lemon. A ramp will also be installed to facilitate loading and unloading and in case of bad weather. Which will, in the process, fishermen to leave their boats. This is not the case.

In addition, the beach is adorned with plants and trees. Benches and kiosks will also be installed to allow picnickers to spend pleasant moments. A walk in the park will also be built.Because during a visit earlier this year, the Minister of Health Lormus Bundhoo, which is also a member of the village, had hoped. The Health Track is estimated at Rs 4.2 million, and work funded by the Ministry of Health.

Text by lexpress.mu

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