Africa-Press – Mauritius. The extension of the Metro Express project in different regions across the island reflects Government’s vision to enhance the country’s infrastructure and modernise the transport sector.
The Prime Minister, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, made this statement, today, after having effected a series of site visits in Rose Hill, Ebène and Réduit.
The aim was to take stock of the status of works on proposed sites and ensure effective coordination, in view of major construction works for the implementation of Phase 3 of the Metro Express Project, spanning over 3.4 kms from Rose Hill through Ebène to Réduit.
The Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Housing and Land Use Planning, and Minister of Tourism, Mr Steven Obeegadoo; the Vice-Prime Minister, Minister of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology, Mrs Leela Devi Dookun-Luchoomun; the Minister of Land Transport and Light Rail, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade, Mr Alan Ganoo; the Minister of National Infrastructure and Community Development, Mr Mahendranuth Sharma Hurreeram; the Chief Executive Officer of Metro Express Limited (Mauritius), Dr Das Mootanah; and other personalities were present.
Prime Minister Jugnauth highlighted that the extension of the Metro Express project in this region would necessitate major construction works comprising an elevated platform from Rose-Hill to Ebène SSS, and bridges across Rivière Sèche and Rivière Cascades.
He indicated that works on different sites have already started and that the extension of the Metro Express project for the route Rose Hill – Ebène – Réduit will be completed in December 2022, which will coincide with the completion of works in Curepipe.
The Prime Minister added that feasibility studies are ongoing for the possibility to extend the Metro Express project to Côte d’Or, St Pierre, La Vigie in Curepipe and to the eastern and southern regions of the island.
He underlined that the project is being extended to regions where many people commute daily. Prime Minister Jugnauth expressed his thanks to the Government of India and to the Indian Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, for their unflinching support in making the Metro Express project a reality for Mauritians. He recalled that the Government of India extended a line of credit of USD 190 million and a grant of USD 10 million to Mauritius.
