Mahebourg: The water pipe replacement project launched

The project, which will take six months to complete, is in line with the government’s objective of ensuring 24-hour water supply to residents of the locality. It includes changing water pipes dating back more than 50 years.

Minister of National Infrastructure and Community Development Bobby Hurreeram, Parliamentary Private Secretary Teenah Jutton, Deputy Committee Chair and Member of Parliament Kavi Doolub, Central Water Authority (CWA) Chairman Roshan Seetohul, Director General of the CWA, Prakash Maunthrooa and other personalities were also present.

Minister Hurreeram said his ministry, in collaboration with the CWA, had initiated work to resolve the persistent problem of leaks and blockage of water pipes in the surrounding areas of Mahébourg. He highlighted that the works will initially include the replacement of existing pipelines over a 14 kilometer stretch, running from the Naval Museum to the Cavendish Bridge via surrounding side roads. He argues that “the replacement of water pipes will be beneficial to the inhabitants of the region since 65% of water losses are due to leaks in the pipes”.

For his part, Kavi Doolub called for cooperation and understanding from nearby residents, “because the road works will last approximately six months, according to estimates by CWA engineers.” Acknowledging that some disruption is inevitable during the digging process, he reassured that the government will endeavor to minimize disruption.

For their part, Roshan Seetohul and Prakash Maunthrooa reported on the CWA's efforts to resolve similar problems nationally. Prakash Maunthrooa also presented the detailed plan of the project, adding that it will benefit the people of the area.