MUNICIPALITY OF PORT LOUIS

WORKS DEPARTMENT
HIGHWAYS MEMO

DATE: 07.11.17

FROM : T.E MOHANUT

TO : SIW NAYAGEN

SUBJECT : MINOR WORKS CONTRACT FOR UNDERTAKING OF PIPELINE

CWA/2012/49

A site visit was effected with MrRadhaysite agent for PADIACHY CONTRACTORS LTD
regarding minor works for CWA/2012/49. The CWA network was built along Bathfield
Street towards the Cemetery and along the road at Cite Nazareth School, Tranquebar.
Reinstatement of the road was satisfactorily done by PADIACHY CONTRACTORS LTD.

Observations
 The asphalt was found to be of satisfactory condition
 Core test were done by the contractor
 No defects were present along the said roads.

Submitted for your information,

T.ENG
MOHANUT ARSHAD
 MUNICIPALITY OF PORT LOUIS
WORKS DEPARTMENT
HIGHWAYS MEMO

DATE: 26.02.2018

FROM : T.ENG MOHANUT

TO : SIW NAYAGEN

SUBJECT : SITE VISIT WITH CWA FOR ROAD FINAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE

A site visit was effected with Mr. Ramchurn from the Central Water Authority on 10th January

2018. The CWA contract CWA/2014/139/Z1: “Renewal of old pipeline at Tranquebar along

Cotillon St, Duclos St and Prince Alfred St” has been completed. The maintenance period of the

said contract has ended. The roads are in good condition and satisfy the criteria of the wayleave

(CE599/2016]. Thus the Final Acceptance Certificate can be issued.

Renewal of Pipeline along the following roads:

1. Duclos St

2. Cotillion St

3. Prince Serge Alfred

Submitted for your information,

T.ENG
MOHANUT ARSHAD
 MUNICIPALITY OF PORT LOUIS
WORKS DEPARTMENT
HIGHWAYS MEMO

DATE: 21/02/2018

FROM : T ENG. MOHANUT

TO : SIW NAYAGEN

SUBJECT : COLLAPSED BLOCKWALL AT EIDGAH ALONG INKERMAN ST

A site visit was effected on 20/02/2018. Apparently the complainant’s blockwall has
been damaged and collapsed in his own property. According to him, the blockwall has
been acting as a retaining wall against water runoff. The collapsed wall is approximately
2.5m long and 2m high.

The road adjacent to the boundary wall is partly made up of concrete and an asphalt
layer on top. The base of the road at that specific position appears to be slightly
damaged and will weaken over a period of time. Attached is a picture of the collapsed
wall and the said “impasse”.

Now the crux of the issue is whether the council can undertake works in a private
property. If so the cost of the retaining wall of height should be around Rs 70,000. I
believe that, LS should also provide a site plan outlining the boundary reserve of the
complainant with respect to the road.

Submitted for your information,

MOHANUT ARSHAD
T.ENG
 MUNICIPALITY OF PORT LOUIS
WORKS DEPARTMENT
HIGHWAYS MEMO

DATE: 21/02/2018

FROM : T ENG. MOHANUT

TO : SIW NAYAGEN

SUBJECT : PRESS CUTTING SUNDAY TIMES 04 FEBRUARY 2018 Pg 6

STORM DRAIN ACROSS MALAKOFF AND CRIMEA ST

Following a site visit on 21/02/2018, it was observed that the water is in a bad state in
the said drain. I understand that the Health Department issues notice to residents
involved in illegal discharge in storm drains. Their inspectors should enlist the help of
the Cadastral Section and Surveying department to initiate a survey prior issuing notice.
As it is now, they should put solvents to kill bacteria and germs in the water.

Regarding the construction of a new drain, it is a very costly option as the proposed
length is nearly 175m from Malakoff St to Crimea St. An approximate cost would be Rs
3,500,000 with reinforced concrete slab and metal gratings. This project could come to
fruition if it is NDU funded.

Submitted for your information,

MOHANUT ARSHAD
T.ENG
 MUNICIPALITY OF PORT LOUIS
WORKS DEPARTMENT
HIGHWAYS MEMO

DATE: 21/02/2018

FROM : SIW NAYAGEN

TO : HPID

SUBJECT : EAU STAGNANTE AU JARDIN DES SALINES

Following a complaint from Xplik Ou K radio program regarding stagnant water at Le

Jardine des Salines, a survey was conducted. During every heavy rainfall, large amount
of water accumulates in the garden’s compound. This is an ongoing issue as there exists
no storm drain or water outlet in the area. Ponding of water occurs on roads and green
areas often leading to mosquito proliferation. Regarding this matter, Health Section
should be convened to spray insecticides as and when to control the proliferation.

Recently the RDA had asphalted all roads around the garden and I believe they
themselves can initiate drain works. Otherwise the NDU could outsource funds to the
MCCPL in order to implement a network so as to solve the issue of stagnant water.

Submitted for your information,

MOHANUT ARSHAD
T.ENG
 MUNICIPALITY OF PORT LOUIS
WORKS DEPARTMENT
HIGHWAYS MEMO

DATE: 22/02/2018

FROM : T.E MOHANUT

TO : SIW NAYAGEN

SUBJECT : SLABS AND METAL GRILLS

1. 3 metal grills of dimension 4’-18” (Rs 30,000) and 4 slabs 48” 12” 5 ( Rs 4,800) next to Dr.
Beehary consultation

2. 6 Slabs 30” 24” 4” (Rs 4,500) at Route Menagerie Cassis next to Munawah Shop (Programmed).

3. 5 slabs 30” 24” 4” (Rs 3,750) at rue Enniskillen 23 C for House entrance by complainant Mr
Hammad Koossa (Programmed)

4. 3 metal grill at rue karikal 4’ 30 “ (Rs 30,000) + 10 slabs 30” 24” 4” (10,000) Complaint by Dr
Husnoo

T.ENG
MOHANUT
 MUNICIPALITY OF PORT LOUIS
WORKS DEPARTMENT
HIGHWAYS MEMO

DATE: 26/02/2018

FROM : T. ENG

TO : SIW NAYAGEN

SUBJECT : MASONRY RETAINING WALL AT CANAL BISSOON, V. PITOT

Following the complaint OM 319 from Hon. Gowkaran Oree, a site visit was effected at
said location. The structure is found in a very remote location upstream at Valley Pitot
near Eidgah. Both the retaining wall and canal are in poor condition. It seems that the
canal’s base has been damaged due to heavy rainfall and collapsed due to soil erosion.
As a result, the retaining wall below the canal suffered major settlement and collapsed
due to the extreme load. Major upgrading is required for both structures as they might
collapse in the long term. The cost of repairs for both canal and retaining wall amounts
to Rs 1 million.

Submitted for your information,

T.ENG
MOHANUT ARSHAD

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 MUNICIPALITY OF PORT LOUIS
WORKS DEPARTMENT
HIGHWAYS MEMO

DATE: 27/02/2018

FROM : T. ENG MOHANUT

TO : SIW NAYAGEN

SUBJECT : SITE VISIT AT AVENUE ANTHURIUM/ PORTULACAS, TOUR KOENIG

A site visit was effected at the said location. The complainant himself was present to discuss a

flooding issue at the cross drain between Anthurium and Portulacas street. According to Mr.

Armoogum, the drain lacks depth to channel water runoff during heavy rainfall and that the slab

covers are in poor condition. Thus he is asking the Municipality to change most of the old/ broken

slabs, replace them with new ones and clean the debris inside to facilitate water flow.

Submitted for your information,

T.ENG
MOHANUT ARSHAD
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 MUNICIPALITY OF PORT LOUIS
WORKS DEPARTMENT
HIGHWAYS MEMO

DATE: 27/02/2018

FROM : T. ENG MOHANUT

TO : SIW NAYAGEN

SUBJECT : SITE VISIT AT 2, BREAD ST [ERODED RETAINING WALL]

Following the complaint CRS 138, a site visit was effected at the Ruisseau du Pouce near Mr.

Gerard Leung house based on the attached site plan. My first observation was to notice boundary

walls (blockwork) built on top of the existing stone retaining walls. At a given position, stones

from the retaining wall have eroded (approx. a stretch of 2m long by 1m wide). See attached

pics. Most probably they eroded due to the excess water movement. Vegetation has also been

growing in the space, weakening the structure. The cost of repairs for that stretch with reinforced

concrete and wooden formwork is approximately Rs 5000.

Submitted for your information,

T.ENG
MOHANUT ARSHAD
 MUNICIPALITY OF PORT LOUIS
WORKS DEPARTMENT
HIGHWAYS MEMO

DATE: 27/02/2018

FROM : T. ENG MOHANUT

TO : SIW NAYAGEN

SUBJECT : IMPASSE EMILE BASSET FLOODING CRS 225

Following the complaint CRS 225, a site visit was effected at Emile Basset St. The road is in poor

condition and has numerous potholes. It was also noted that there is no drain network along the

said street resulting in major flooding of surrounding homes during heavy rainfall. The length of

Emile Basset until St Croix Govt School is 140m long and 6m wide. It starts from Crner St Croix

Road to Crner Rev. Pere Rivault.

Cost of asphalting 140 m of Emile Basset = Rs 1,000,000

Cost of 140 m Drain of sizing (500 ×500) = Rs 1,500,000

Total Cost of Works = Rs 2,500,000

Submitted for your information,

T.ENG
MOHANUT ARSHAD