Major projects expected in 2018

After a year with lots of struggle in all sectors, a positive atmosphere prevails at the start of this year. Several projects are expected to kick start in 2018. This article showcases all the major projects both in the public and private sectors.

The Fast Track Committee, chaired by the Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth in November, consists of nearly 77 private sector projects, mainly in real estate. The total amount of investments is estimated at Rs 95 billion. Among them are several projects under the Property Development Scheme and Smart Cities. At the government level, most projects concern road development and public infrastructure.

Public projects

Along with the Metro Express, there are several other infrastructural projects that will kick off as from this year. Some of them include the second phase of the Ring Road, which will link Sorèze to Coromandel. There is also the transformation of the two bus stations of Port Louis: Victoria Square and Immigration Square.

• Road Sorèze-Coromandel

The 350 metres long bridge crossing Grande Rivière North West at the height of Sorèze to join Chebel will cost around Rs 2.3 billion. This project aims at diverting the traffic from lower Plaine Wilhems through the highway of Sorèze to the entrance of Port-Louis.

• The Phoenix Interchange

This is a project we have been talking about for quite some time. The site will finally start in 2018. It involves the construction of a flyover at the roundabout of Pont-Fer, at the cost of Rs 2.4 billion. It will connect the three roundabouts of the area with a ramp that will also connect to the Terre-Rouge / Verdun road.

• Route La Brasserie/Beaux Songes

This will be a new road linking La Brasserie to Beaux-Songes. The aim for this road will be to connect Curepipe to the west of the country without having to go through Vacoas or Bassin. The project will cost about Rs 60 million and will have to be completed in 24 months.

• The Supreme Court

One of the biggest projects in Port-Louis, the new Supreme Court, is expected to cost Rs 1 billion and it will be operational as from 2019. It is India that is funding this project, which will be located at Edith Cavell Street.

• Cote d'Or Sports Complex

The Côte d'Or sports complex project will be financed by China through an interest-free loan of Rs 1.9 billion. This complex will be one of the most modern in the region and will be ready in 2019 to welcome the athletes of the region for the Indian Ocean Island Games to be held from 19th to 28th July 2019.

This stadium will be inspired by the major sports facilities existing in Brazil, the United Kingdom and China. The Côte d'Or sports complex will have a 50m Olympic pool. Catering areas and commercial locations, among others, will be included. The stands will accommodate up to 15,000 spectators.

Smart Cities

In 2017, we have heard a lot about various Smart Cities. The Smart Cities will continue to dominate the real estate landscape in 2018. Among the main projects, we note:

• Beau Plan Smart City

A project by Terragri Ltd will transform the northern part of the island. Spread over an area of 540 acres, Beau Plan Smart City will include residences, recreational parks and a university campus. The Smart City will see the integration into this project of existing facilities such as the l’Aventure du Sucre, the Beau Plan Business Park, among others.

• Cape Tamarin

Cape Tamarin is a mixed residential and commercial project in the west of the country. The developer, Trimetys Ltd, will build residences, an education zone, office spaces, hotels, sports and leisure facilities, including a jogging track and a 'cycle track'.

• Mauritius Jinfei

The first phase of the Smart City project in the Jin Fei area is approximately 50 acres. It includes a wedding hall representing Chinese architecture and also a commercial area and leisure facilities.

• Médine Smart City

The Médine Group is developing its Smart City on an area of 773 acres. This project includes residences, an industrial zone, commercial spaces, a business park, a medical centre, a Knowledge Hub and leisure facilities. There is also a space to accommodate cultural activities.

• Moka City

This project by the ENL Group wants to transform the region of Moka. The first phase includes more than 2,200 housing units and offices and there are also public spaces to promote the joy of living. The project will house a university campus and medical centres, as well as a business incubator and a bus station all on a plot of 455 acres.

• Mon Trésor Smart City Ltd

This project is being developed by Omnicane Group in the south of the country. Located near Plaisance airport, this project will also include a Freeport zone, a cinematographic centre, an artists' space, an industrial zone, a logistics park, among others. The whole is spread over an area of 184 hectares.

 Private sector

Not only does the public sector have a series of projects but the private sector also has a lot of developmental projects across the country. Apart from the Smart Cities, there are several other projects like real estates, hotels and villas.