Appendix 4 - Major Public Sector Infrastructure Projects (Planned/ ongoing)
Infrastructure
Project/ Location
Description/ Comment
Status
Midlands Dam
Construction of an asphalt concrete faced rockfill dam on the Grand River South East
(GRSE) to send water for irrigation and potable use to La Nicoliere Reservoir and satisfy
the need for water in the north of Mauritius.
Completed at the end of 2002.
Bagatelle Dam
Feasibility study for a new dam on the Terre Rouge River to supply water for Port Louis
and possibly for irrigation use. Studies also needed for Calebasses and Mon Vallon Dams.
Study not commenced yet. WRU indicate that the
dam is essential and will be needed by 2010. In
PSIP 2002-2006
Rehabilitation of Municipal
Dyke
The dyke is simply a diversion structure that sends water to the Pailles WTW. Remedial
works are required to the structure.
Should be completed in 2003. In PSIP 2002-2006
Rehabilitation of Nicoliere Dam
Remedial works are required to the structure of the dam prior to the Midlands Dam
coming on-stream.
Works should be completed during early 2003. In
PSIP 2002-2006
Rehabilitation of La Nicoliere
Feeder Canal
The canal diverts water from the Grand River South East and other rivers in the area to
the Nicoliere Dam. The canal is to be renovated to reduce losses and will also convey
water from the new Midlands Dam
Works are expected to be completed by December
2003. In PSIP 2002-2006
Groundwater Development
Several new boreholes have been drilled in recent years and five more are planned at
Trianon, Melrose, Forbach, Petite Riviere and an observation well at Coromandel
Expected to be completed by end of 2002. In PSIP
2002-2005
Master Plan for the
Development of a Sustainable
Water Supply in Mauritius
Consultant to be appointed to prepare a Master Plan for the whole island and to prepare a
computerised network model of the networks.
Funding is being sought from the EU. Likely to be
awarded towards the end of 2002.
Project/ Location
Description/ Comment
Status
Mare aux Vacoas Water Supply
Project
Works are in two phases. Phase one, consisting of the rehabilitation of the existing water
treatment works and various works to pumping stations, has been completed. Phase 2
consists of a new feeder canal, new 800mm diameter pipelines and a new water treatment
works of 70Mld capacity.
Phase 2 is planned for completion in 2004. In PSIP
2002-2004
Improvement of Water Supply
in the East
The project caters to the provision of potable water to those sites identified for
development and allocation to employees of the sugar sector by the sugar estates under
the VRS scheme. The project also caters for expected developments in the tourism sector
in the eastern districts, in particular around Beau-Champ.
Phase I shall be implemented in 2003.
Bois Cheri Water Supply Project
The project involves the upgrading and extension of the water distribution network for
improvement of water supply to (1) La Flora (2) Grand Bois (3) Bois Cheri (4) Camp
Bananes and upgrading of the Nouvelle France Pumping Station.
Tenders are being invited. Civil works tentatively
starting by early September 2002.
Grand Baie Sewerage
To be constructed in three phases. Phase 1A for the Grand Baie waterfront area is under
Under construction. Due for completion in 2004.
construction and consists of a 3500m3/day sewage treatment works with tertiary
In PSIP 2002 – 2006.
treatment to allow effluent to be used for irrigation, 33km of main sewers, 13 pumping
stations and 1600 house connections. Subsequent phases (1B and 2) will expand the
sewered area and generate more effluent for irrigation of sugar cane.
St Martin Treatment Works
Stage 1 works consist of the construction of a new treatment plant at the existing works
Due for completion in 2004. In PSIP 2002 – 2006.
m3/day
providing tertiary treatment for 63000
of sewage. Effluent will be used for
irrigation. Digested sludge will possibly be used as an organic fertiliser.
Plaines Wilhems Sewerage –
The project consists of the construction of 27km of trunk sewers to collect sewage from
Expected to be completed in 2006. In PSIP 2002 –
Stage II
the existing sewerage system to the new St Martin STW. Other components include
270km of collection sewers and 32000 house connections.
2006.
Project/ Location
Description/ Comment
Status
Baie du Tombeau Sewerage
Construction of a new STW at Baie du Tombeau with primary treatment and a long sea
Works for Stage 1 have been completed. In PSIP
Project
outfall. Trunk sewers and 2100 house connections to service the Baie du Tombeau area
and collect sewage from northern Port Louis.
2002 – 2006.
Environmental Sewerage and
Sanitation Project
New STW at Montagne Jacquot to provide primary treatment and disinfection for 48000
Due for completion in 2003. In PSIP 2002 – 2006.
m3/day
of sewage prior to discharge to a long (645m) sea outfall. New trunk sewers will
be provided to collect sewage from southern Port Louis (Fort William to Pointe aux
Sables), Lower Beau Bassin and Coromandel.
Rural Area Sewerage Projects –
Sewerage systems for other densely populated areas (Goodlands, Triolet, Mahebourg, Flic
Donors meeting to be held soon to discuss
Phase I
en Flac, Centre de Flacq) are planned to be carried out as soon as financing is available.
financing for these projects.
Rural Area Sewerage Projects –
Phase II
To support National Development Strategy, Rural Regeneration and clustered growth for
mixed use developments at Pamplemousses, Bon Accueil, Bel Air, Rose Belle, Bambous,
Surinam/Souillac and Chemin Grenier.
New Proposal
Source: Development Projects in Water Sector, Ministry of Public Utilities, March 2002. Plus current status from Consultant’s research.