Vilaz Trezor gets playground |21 April 2015

Children living at Vilaz Trezor can now enjoy their free time on their new playground donated by the Chinese embassy.

The playground was officially opened by the Chinese ambassador to Seychelles Yin Lixian.  It has been funded entirely by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China and constructed by Sai-Fu Enterprise Co. Ltd. The project falls under the China-Africa programme through the People to People Friendship Action.

Present at the opening ceremony were the member of the National Assembly for English River Kevin Vidot, district administrator Audrey Sanders, general manager of Sai-Fu company Wang Zhongyao, and an official from Property Management Company (PMC) which manages the village’s housing estate.

“Children are the future of the country. We have learned that the English River district has done a lot for the healthy development of its children. We appreciate it and are therefore very willing and glad to give a hand,” said the Chinese ambassador.

She also expressed the wish that the playground becomes a place where the children can play and have real fun.
The ambassador also highlighted the very good relations that exist between China and Seychelles, adding that exchanges between the two countries are deepening with time. The Chinese embassy will continue to contribute towards the social development of Seychelles, she noted.

English River district administrator Audrey Sanders said as the plot of land was being used as a dumping site, the district approached its MNA to seek help to make better use of this plot for the benefit of the inhabitants there. The Chinese embassy was approached and hence the result.

“As there were demands from the community for educational or recreational sites for the youths, we found that location ideal for such purposes and to discourage bad uses,” she said.

Even if the playground is fenced off, it will remain open 24 hours a day. Ms Sanders is counting on the community especially parents to take care of the place and facilities and to keep an eye on their kids while there.