Constructions in Trou-aux-Biches: Anger Is Growing

A statement was made Friday, March 14, the platform Sov nou laplaz on these casuarinas. Nous avons été très surpris de constater qu’une trentaine de filaos de la plage publique de Trou-aux-Biches ont été marqués d’une croix rouge." says Georges Ah-Yan.

" Once we learned this, we went to make a statement at the police station. The police said they were not aware either. We asked that these trees are not cut , "reports the spokesman of the platform. Summoned to the scene Friday, officers of the Woods and Forests stated that they had issued any permission for felling of these trees.

Georges Ah-Yan think that deforestation could be due to lack of parking spaces on this beach." This is the case since the construction of Pandit restaurant , "says Georges Ah-Yan. " People are angry, they can not park , "he adds.

Pool Waterfront

In addition, residents denounce the construction of a swimming pool at the water encroaching on the public beach. " Previously, we could have a picnic. Now this development, among other villas built by foreigners encroaching increasingly on the beach which is already close , "says the village councillor Jacky Alexander.

This pool is part of a block of flats that under construction. However, no sign giving details of the project,  the Express was unable to collect the version developers.

Reached by telephone, Subhas Seeruttun, director of the Beach Authority, returns the ball to the Ministry of Lands and Housing regarding the draft pool. " Sa mo pa kapav fer narnien si li prive. Ki sanla kin don permission. Al guet Land and Housing" he said.

Georges Ah-Yan, he invites the public to participate in another demonstration against grabbing beaches, on March 30 on the beach of Baie du Cap. " Of the 144 km of public beaches that we had it 40 years ago, it left us 33. And impunity continues to distribute the little that remains . "