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Minister inspects drainage projects on inner islands |02 July 2016

 

Environment, Energy and Climate Change Minister Didier Dogley visited various drainage projects on Praslin and La Digue last week.

This is to ensure that the ministry remains up to date with the ongoing work on both islands to better address the drainage problems especially during and after rainfall.

These projects are being carried out by various local operators.

Minister Dogley was accompanied by the principal secretary for Energy and Climate Change, Wills Agricole; the director general for Climate Change Selvan Pillay; officers from the Climate Adaptation Management Section as well as officers and district administrators from Praslin and La Digue.

Among the projects visited on Praslin were that around Mare Duranto area and the Au Cap marsh, where a two-metre wide drain has been excavated alongside the main road at Côte d’Or. This project, which started earlier this year, is bound to reduce flooding in the nearby residential areas, such as the Marie Jeanne Estate and accumulation of water alongside the main road.

Located in the central Baie Ste Anne district, the ‘Ton Black Marsh’ which overflows and floods the pathway to the homes of various residents in this area was also visited by the delegation. A bridge on pillars will be built so as to create a safe footpath to nearby homes.

De-silting works are also ongoing in various other areas visited such as the Amitié central area fom ‘Cacao River’ to lower marsh areas and the Cap Samy area, close to the CCCL company to reduce flooding in nearby residential areas as well as farmers and their crops, especially during the rainy season.

The Seychelles Agricultural Agency is helping with certain projects in the Amitié area for the de-silting of marsh channels and re-construction of bridges.

At the end of the visit, Minister Dogley expressed his satisfaction with the work being done on both islands and reassured the community that in their efforts to remain up to date with climate change, the various ongoing and future projects are there to help reduce flooding during rainfall and improve conditions for residents and farmers in affected areas.

 

 

 

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