Africa-Press – Mauritius. A Pipe Replacement Project, was launched, yesterday afternoon, by the Central Water Authority (CWA) during a community meeting, at the Naval Museum of Mahebourg. A site visit to the Cavendish Bridge was also carried out on the same occasion.
The six months project in is line with the Government’s objective to provide 24-hour water supply to the inhabitants of the locality and will also comprise the changing of water pipes dating more than 50 years.
The Minister of National Infrastructure and Community Development, Mr Mahendranuth Sharma Hurreeram, the Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) Mrs Teenah Jutton, the Deputy Chairperson of Committees and Member of Parliament, Mr Rameswar Doolub, the Chairperson of the Central Water Board (CWB), Mr Roshan Seetohul, the General Manager of CWA, Mr Ramprakash Maunthrooa and other personalities were also present.
In his address, Minister Hureeram stated that his Ministry in collaboration with the CWA have kickstarted works to tackle the ongoing issue of water pipe leakages and clogging in the vicinity of Mahebourg.
He outlined that the works will initially comprise the replacement of existing pipelines over a 14 kilometres stretch, starting from the Naval Museum to the Cavendish Bridge as well as the surrounding lateral roads.
Furthermore, Minister Hurreeram indicated that the water pipes replacement will greatly benefit the inhabitants of the region as 65% of water loss is due to pipe leakages.
Water is a priceless and crucial commodity for survival and hygiene and Government wants to ensure that the residents of Mahebourg do not face any water-related problems in the near future, underpinned the Minister.
On that note, Mr Hurreeram lauded the endeavours of the CWA and assured that his Ministry will support the realisation of this project for the community’s improvement.
For his part, Mr Doolub appealed for the cooperation and understanding of the residents of the nearby as the road works will last for a period of some six months, as estimated by CWA engineers.
Acknowledging that some disruption is inevitable during the digging process, he reassured that the Government will strive to minimise disturbances. In the same vein, Mr.
Seetohul and Mr. Maunthrooa highlighted the CWA’s efforts to address similar issues nationwide. Mr Maunthrooa stressed the necessity of pipe replacements regularly so as to improve water quality for consumption. He outlined, too, the detailed plan of the project, adding that this will benefit the inhabitants of the region.
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