Trou-aux-Biches: Residents Protesting Against the Construction of a Road

Residents of the city EDC protest against one of the aspects of a proposed subdivision and which involves building an access road that will lead to the height of a junction formed by Hibiscus and Military roads. " In our opinion, the traffic on this section will be detrimental to the serenity and security of the eight families living near the road Hibiscus , "says Jacky Alexander, a resident concerned.

Jacky Alexander draws attention to the risk of flooding. " We are also concerned that work be done on wetlands. Which would amount to a violation of the provisions of the Ramsar Convention on the protection of wetlands and which Mauritius is a signatory. We fear the risk of flooding in wet weather , "he argues,

For Jhuboo Kian, director of Trimétys, originally the project of fragmentation, the attitude of residents of the road Hibiscus is quite understandable.

" This could be the reaction of a resident who sees the overnight settle outside his door, a development project. Often the fear of the unknown is only a perception. We are confident that when the work will be completed, residents of the road Hibiscus find that the fears that lived at the beginning were based on perceptions. We have taken all steps to ensure that this project does not create any inconvenience to local residents , "he said.

Kian says Jhuboo tests were performed on the part of the fragmentation considered wetlands by the residents. " The work takes into account the topography and provide a drainage system for rainwater drainage. We are prepared to meet these residents , "said the promoter.