Anse Aux Pins drainage project Road diversion operational ahead of final phase |17 July 2021
The road diversion is needed during the realisation of a drainage project in the vicinity of the Chateau Bleu self-catering guest house at Anse Aux Pins (Photo Louis Toussaint)
With the completion of a road diversion in the vicinity of the Chateau Bleu self-catering guest house at Anse Aux Pins, motorists and pedestrians are being advised to take extra precaution when using this stretch of road.
The Seychelles Land Transport Agency (SLTA) has completedthe road diversionwhich will be operational as of today. This road diversion is needed during the realisation of a drainage project being carried out jointly by theSLTAand the department of environment within the Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment.
Costingaround R1.2 million and expected to be completed in threeweeks,the drainage project will hopefully help to put an end to continuous severe floodingin the area duringthe rainy seasons.
SLTA is taking charge of the designing and civil part, while the department of environment is responsible for the overall funding.
Project manager from SLTA, Naddy Samson explained that this project has been implemented in two phases with the first startingsince mid-January 2021.
The underground drainage system fromthe upper area and the one along the roadon the coastal area havealready been completed.
“The STLA is now ready for the second phase which is to construct a culvert underneath the main roadand this is why a road diversion is necessary in the area,” explained Mr Samson.
A culvert is a structure that allows water to flow under a road, railroad, trail or similar obstruction from one side to the other. They are commonly used both as cross drains to relieve drainage of ditches at roadsides and a water gateway underneath the roads at natural drainage and steam crossings.
Motorists driving from town to the southern part of Mahe will use part of the existing road and part of the diversion road, while motorists coming from the opposite direction will use the diversion road only.
Pedestrians and motorists alike are being advised to take extra precaution while using the stretch of road in the area and to follow all signs put in place.
Barbara Jean-Baptiste
