The First Phase of Ring Road Opened

11 years, 9 months ago - 23 February 2013, Le Matinal
The First Phase of Ring Road Opened
The first phase of the ring road (Ring Road), produced at a cost of Rs 1.3 billion was made available Wednesday. The inauguration was made by Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam, in the presence of the Minister of Public Infrastructure Anil Bachoo, and other guests.

This new road, five kilometers long, and consists of four lanes, connects to the Sorèze Guibies. The work was undertaken by firms Rehm Grinaker Construction Co. Ltd. and Colas. During the inauguration, Anil Bachoo welcomed the jewel that is the new route in terms of road infrastructure in the country. The second phase of the work has not yet started will be connected to the road network in Port-Louis Labourdonnais street and Tranquebar.

Call for contributions to the Prime Minister's Fund

Predominant measures have been taken to solve the problems of flooding in many parts of the country. Addressing the audience Wednesday at straws at the opening of the first phase of the ring road (Ring Road), built at a cost of Rs 1.3 billion, Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam stressed that rehabilitation of drains have already been undertaken in at least 130 districts across the country. However, was found the head of government, some people have ignored the construction standards, which is likely to cause flooding during heavy rain.

Navin Ramgoolam said he has asked the Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Public Infrastructure Anil Bachoo, to tackle this problem because "the private interests of individuals must not encroach on the interests of the nation" . He asked, and those who have neglected the construction standards contribute to the "Prime Minister's Fund" to help victims of the recent floods.

With regard to the introduction of penalty points, the head of government will say that when he appears before the electorate in 2015, he wants the number of road accidents has decreased. He also said that those whose license has been suspended but still venture to take the wheel will be put in jail.

The head of government also stated that it did amend the law for the police to have access to private clinics to see if a driver has been driving while intoxicated. Previously, he said, this was not the case. "We want there is a law for the whole population of Mauritius," says Navin Ramgoolam. He also praised the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Infrastructure Anil Bachoo. According to him, it knows the file and work with conviction to improve road infrastructure throughout the country. "If mo wins four five ministers coumarin li mone far", said the Prime Minister.

It should also say that nowadays, some do not hesitate to criticize lightly after a natural disaster. He recalled that foreign countries are devastated by natural disasters, but it does not encourage people to take to the streets. It remains a fact, said the Prime Minister, that the world is trying to cope with climate change that has devastating consequences on the environment. He said find ridiculous unfounded criticism leveled at the government in such cases.

The Prime Minister also recalled that it had decided to establish a'' Fact Finding Committee headed by Justice'' Domah after the 2008 floods .. Following the publication of this report, a sum of Rs 2.5 billion was spent on the rehabilitation of drains.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Infrastructure Anil Bachoo, said for his part that no government ever could achieve such a development in terms of road infrastructure.