[NHDC & Ex-CHA Housing Estates - Cleaning][Electoral Campaigns - Plastic Banners]

Debate No. 32 of 07.11.2006
NHDC & Ex-CHA Housing Estates - Cleaning

(No. B/1321) Mr J. Cuttaree (Second Member for Stanley & Rose Hill) asked the Minister of Environment & National Development Unit whether, in order to avoid any new outbreak of the chikungunya disease, he will state if actions will be taken for the regular cleaning of the grounds of the NHDC and the CHA housing estates.

Reply: I am informed that the local authorities, which are responsible for the cleanliness of the open spaces, drains, roads and recreational grounds in the housing estates found in their respective area, have intensified their actions in the wake of the national effort to eradicate chikungunya.

As regards the NHDC housing estates, it is the responsibility of their respective syndic and/or the residents themselves to make arrangements for the cleaning of their grounds and common parts. In accordance with the conditions of the lease, the owners/lessees of the ex-CHA housing estates are required to maintain their premises in a satisfactory state of tidiness.

I am also informed that, in March 2006, the NHDC started a sensitisation campaign against chikungunya in the NHDC and ex-CHA housing estates. In this context, officers of the NHDC held several talks and distributed pamphlets regarding preventive actions against chikungunya. Letters had been sent to all existing syndics and they were asked to help in the preventive campaigns. Residents with houses having overgrown vegetations were requested to have their yards cleaned and letters were sent to residents who were absent during site visits.

Moreover, to further promote cleanliness, my Ministry has embarked on a clean-up campaign in critical areas around the island including ex-CHA and NHDC housing estates.

Keywords: cleaning campaign, chikungunya, mosquito, wastes

Deb. No. 29 of 01.08.06
Electoral Campaigns - Plastic Banners

(No. B/1203) Mrs D. Perrier (Fourth Member for Savanne and Black River) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he will state if he will consider banning the use of plastic banners during electoral campaigns.

Mr Bachoo: Yes, Sir.

Keywords: plastic, wastes, eyesore, banner