Floods: Two Executives of General Constructions Interrogated

Suspected from the beginning to have a share of responsibility in the flooding of Port-Louis Saturday, March 30, General Constructions was called upon to provide explanations to the harbor police. In this context, the Chief Engineer and Project Manager  of the company, Kader Nahaboo and Maurel respectively, were interviewed "under warning" Thursday, April 4, by the harbor police. General Constructions told the Le Express that the two executives were asked to give a "statement" to the police. The company is responsible for the construction of the third lane on the highway which had blocked the flow of water caused by heavy rains.

Didier Adam, CEO of General Constructions, told the Le Express on Friday evening, April 5, refutes suspicions brought about his company. "We reject any responsibility for what happened," he said. General Constructions responded by way of a statement tonight after the news reports. "We wish to clarify that our company responsible for the construction of the third lane on the highway, rejects any suggestion that the work caused dramatic flooding occurred last Saturday, March 30. The current work to the third way of Caudan can not be implicated in this tragedy. "

"Our company will cooperate fully with the investigation to shed light on the causes of this national tragedy and we will make all the elements in our possession," said General Constructions.