Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Johanne Prosper
Published on 2024-02-26 14:00:26
Water leaks, poorly maintained drains, proliferation of vacant lots, dangerous passage of heavy vehicles, abandoned youth center, increase in theft cases, drug proliferation… The problems are not lacking in the village of Tamarin. It is certainly not for lack of alerting the authorities. Robert Decotter, who has been living on Bonites Avenue, Desjardins development, since 2011, can attest to that.
Since then, he has been involved in social work. He never misses an opportunity to highlight the issues faced by the residents of the region, both through social media and conventional channels. On December 6, 2023, he wrote to the Chief Executive Officer of the CWA on behalf of 80 families in Tamarin.
“For more than three years, these complaints have been made. The water leaks are now flowing in torrents along Black Rock Avenue, Mulets Avenue, Jacarandas Avenue, Morne Avenue, Azalea Avenue… Thousands of liters of water must be lost daily, and it is hard to believe that nobody at the CWA cares. We have asked our village council members, our district council members, and even one of our elected members of parliament representing No. 14 to intervene for us at the CWA level, but once again promises from the CWA officers but no action. I, on behalf of my region, once again appeal to you to request immediate action from your officers,” he wrote.
Last week, Robert Decotter informed the relevant authorities that Tamarin, as well as its roads and avenues, were in a deplorable state. He mentioned the poorly maintained drains and ongoing water leaks for two years. Despite this, the Rivière-Noire district council and the elected officials of the constituency are unresponsive, despite the efforts of some village councilors who raise the issue at every meeting.
Mirella Arjoon, president of the Tamarin village, expressed her frustration with the lack of progress. She mentioned the ongoing discussions to install fencing around the football field without any concrete action. Berty Antoine, a former footballer and coach, highlighted the dangers posed by the delayed maintenance of the football field and the broken playground equipment near Baie Tamarin.
Jean-Yves L’Onflé, a former village president and member of the village council, also emphasized the deteriorating condition of the kindergarten near Baie Tamarin. He highlighted the danger for children due to ongoing construction works and the lack of proper supervision.
Despite the criticism from residents, Micheline Ricot, a village councilor in Tamarin who was recently appointed as the vice president of the district council, remains unfazed. She emphasized her commitment to performing her duties professionally.
Residents expressed gratitude towards the local councilors who are doing their best to address the issues in the village. Madeleine, a 65-year-old resident, specifically thanked individuals like Berty Antoine, Julien Meunier, and Jean-Yves L’Onflé for their efforts in engaging young people in sports and artistic activities. She also acknowledged the contributions of other village councilors and volunteers for their dedication to improving the community.
Read the original article(French) on Le Mauricien
