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Annual Report 2007-2008
The Road Development Authority
Annual Report 2007-2008
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Contents
Message from the Minister of Public Infrastructure, Land Transport & Shipping
1
Message from Chairman
3
Message from Officer in charge
4
Introduction
5
Management of RDA
7
Development in the Road Sector since Independence
13
Construction of New Roads / Upgrading of existing Roads
17
Bridges / Foot bridges
23
Projects in the Pipeline
25
Upgrading & Maintenance of Road
26
Control of advertisement and improvement of Road Infrastructure
37
Control of Undertaker’s works on main roads and motorways
38
Materials Testing Laboratory
39
List of tests performed at the RDA Materials Testing Laboratory
41
Report of the Director of Audit
43
Balance Sheet
45
Income Statement
46
Cash Flow Statement
47
Notes to the Accounts
48
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Message from
Honourable Anil Kumar Bachoo
Minister of Public Infrastructure, Land Transport & Shipping
It gives me pleasure to present the Annual Report 2007-08 of
the Road Development Authority which marks the
achievements of the organisation for financial year ending
30 June 2008.
The progress registered by the Road Development
Authority in recent years is indeed manifest in the
Mauritian construct. Nevertheless, in the face of
the financial crisis that has broken over the global
markets, the organisation may, in the not-so
distant future, be called upon to witness a
major corporate overhaul. This is because we
acknowledge that the severity of the
depression is such that we may not get
relief by turning back to old systems and
policies.
During the period under the review, the Road Development Authority completed the
construction of the South-Eastern Highway and started the reconstruction of the Macondé
Bridge besides undertaking road resurfacing, maintenance and upgrading works island-wide.
Today, the organisation can boast of a number of completed projects and several ongoing
projects including the construction of an access road to the Réduit Triangle, the Tianli Industrial
Development, the Flacq bypass and the upgrading of the Quartier Militaire Road(B6).
Traffic is like water; it oozes across all available surfaces! Commentators observe that the
insatiable appetite for cars has added to the uphill battle against gridlock in many regions of
the country! I am glad that construction works are starting on some major projects like the
Phoenix-Beaux Songes Link Road, the Gros Bois to Mare D’Albert Link Road, the bus lane
from Grewals to Caudan, and the Triolet, Goodlands and Rivière du Rempart bypass to curb
the traffic congestion problem in those localities. But we may not find solace until we kick off
the mega road decongestion projects.
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Last year, Government launched a deep reform programme aimed at transforming the country
into a resilient economy growth and widening opportunities for development and sustained
economic growth.
Thanks to the Additional Stimulus Packages, our country has thrived on the path of economic
progress despite a difficult financial context where many nations are registering negative
growth.
To offset the likely negative shocks of the recession and resolve the long-standing problem of
gridlock, the July-December 2009 budget launched the largest infrastructure investment
programme in the history of Mauritius. There are firm plans to inject a massive sum of Rs2
billion into the economy to finance the upgrading and development of the road network within
the fiscal period July to December 2009.
At this critical juncture, reckoning with high congestion costs, the Road Development Authority
has the duty to deploy intelligent engineering solutions to provide smooth flowing roads to
commuters. Mega road decongestion projects including the construction of the Harbour Bridge,
the Terre Rouge-Verdun-Trianon Link Road, the Port Louis Ring Road Project, the Bus Way
and the East-West Connector, estimated to cost some Rs26 billion are being projected for
implementation by a new entity, the Road Development Company.
Working in close collaboration with stakeholders, Government is making singular efforts to
relieve the citizens of the traffic congestion problem. We are determined to leave no stone
unturned to mitigate those frayed tempers and long-hour snarls of the travelling public at peak
hours. And here perhaps rests our greatest challenge.
As the Minister responsible for Public Infrastructure, I am committed to set the platform for a
successful and prosperous Mauritius. To attain this aim, I rely on the invariable support of the
experts at the Road Development Authority. In the same breath, I take this opportunity to
convey my heartfelt gratitude to all those who are contributing to the efforts of my Ministry. I am
confident that together we can work out a new architecture for our road networks and help
reshape the destiny of road users.
Anil Kumar Bachoo
Minister
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ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Chairman’s
Statement
Under the Road Development Authority Act 1998, the RDA is
responsible for the construction, care, maintenance and improvement
of motorways and main roads. Over the years since its establishment,
the RDA’s capacity to meet its objectives has been quite adequate.
However during the period 2007-2008 we have experienced a
significant upsurge in demands for our services in view of
the improved economic situation of the country and of the
needs to provide more and better roads.
The main
causes have been increased traffic congestion,
increased road wear and tear requiring more road
care, and increased demands for new roads due to
new industrial developments.
The RDA Board has therefore been conscious of the
importance to rethink the RDA’s structure and facilities so as
to help improve its capacity to meet the new challenges.
In this context the Board is placing significant emphasis on modern management tools and
practices, improved organizational structure, increased staffing, good governance and greater
accountability.
It is encouraging to note that during the year the Board has worked consistently with common
objectives among its members and in harmony with the RDA staff, the Ministry of Public
Infrastructure and with the Community.
The future emphasis will be to ensure, even more, that minor and major projects are
expeditiously planned and executed to satisfy the aspirations of Government, of the Private
Sector and of the public at large.
Professor A. Peerally
Chairman
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Message
from Officer in Charge
2008 marks the tenth anniversary of the legal establishment of the Roads Development
Authority (RDA). I count myself particularly privileged that I have had the opportunity to serve
the Authority for these ten years, the last one as Officer in Charge.
Since its inception, RDA has been striving to build an organisation that delivers a better
national road network, enhances economic growth, contributes to social development and
harnesses our resources optimally.
As we reflect on the past decade, we have been the dawn of a new millennium which heralded
its own fears, trepidations and excitement. As we reflect, we will in some instances regret that
things did not always go according to plan, but we should not fail to reflect on the achievements
despite such setbacks.
The expansion of the road network remains our priority in order to address the acute problem
of traffic congestion, which is itself a consequence of economic growth. Given the importance
of a well maintained road network and the prevailing dominance of road transport over other
modes, the role of a national road network is of critical importance. Thus it is imperative that
the national network is consolidated to secure its conditions in support of the economic and
social development.
Over the years, there has been a steady increase in the allocation for roads from Government
budget. The year under review has been RDA attaining most
of the targets set as stated elsewhere in this report. There
have been a few disappointments also, which can only
strengthen our resolve to continue to contribute to the social
development and economic growth of the country.
My grateful thanks, to the Minister, Honorable
A.K. Bachoo, the Chairman of the Board,
Professor A. Peerally, the Board members,
the staff and other role-players for their
commitment and perseverance.
C. Dorsamy
Officer in Charge
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1. Introduction
The Road Development Authority (RDA), a body corporate established by Act No. 6 of
1998 and operating under the aegis of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Land
Transport and Shipping is responsible for the development and preservation of the
national road network. RDA is also represented on the Morcellement Board and the
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Committee, where recommendations,
particularly as regard access on main roads and motorways, are given.
1.1
Mission
The mission of Road Development Authority is to provide a cost efficient mobility in
comfort and safety for the Mauritian population and its economic operators throughout
the island, by developing, preserving and maintaining a high standard classified road
network through the judicious use of human, material, financial, and technological
resources.
1.2
Objects of the Authority
The Authority is responsible for the construction, care, maintenance and improvement
of motorways and main roads.
1.3
Duties and Functions
(a)
To plan, design and supervise the construction of roads, intended to be
classified as motorways and main roads;
(b)
To carry out or cause to be carried out the upgrading of motorways and main
roads and their routine and periodic maintenance;
(c)
To maintain existing bridges, tunnels and associated works on motorways and
main roads;
(d)
To plan, design and supervise the construction and reconstruction of bridges,
tunnels and associated works on motorways and main roads;
(e)
To advise the Minister on the formulation of a road development policy;
(f)
To advise the Minister on the management policy of roads;
(g)
To prepare and implement road development schemes;
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(h)
To conduct and coordinate research and investigation on materials required
for road construction;
(i)
To control the display of advertisements along or visible from motorways and
main roads;
(j)
1.4
To regulate undertakers’ works in relation to motorways and main roads.
Main Services Provided
•
Provides new roads as an integral part of national development;
•
Maintains the national road network in a safe and rideable quality;
•
Ensures that bridges on main roads and motorways are safe and to standard;
•
Gives clearance for access on main roads and motorways;
•
Controls advertisement on main roads and motorways;
•
Controls undertaker’s works on main roads and motorways;
•
Provides advice on road development policies;
•
Provides services for material testing; and
•
Processes applications/gives recommendations for EIA clearance, Morcellement
clearance and at Technical Committees.
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2.
Management of RDA
The Road Development Authority is administered by a Board and is headed by the
Officer in Charge who is responsible for the implementation of the policies of the Board,
for achieving the financial operating goals and objectives and ensuring proper
management and monitoring of the day-to-day affairs of the organization.
2.1
Board Members as at 31st December 2008
Name
Designation
1. Professor M. Abed Peerally Chairman (with effect from 29 /10/2007)
2. Mr Krish Ponnusamy
(Chairman up to 9 September 2007)
Ex – Senior Chief Executive,
Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Land Transport and Shipping
3. R Duva Pentiah
Acting Chairman (09/09/07 to 28/10/2007 )
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Land Transport and Shipping
4. Mr Vidianand
Lutchmeeparsad
Representative of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure,
Land Transport and Shipping (Infrastructure Division)
Principal Assistant Secretary
5. Mr Saeed Jewon
Representative of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Land
Transport and Shipping (Land Transport Division)
Chief Engineer, Traffic Management and Road Safety Unit
(as from 29/10/2007)
6. Mrs Asha Dabeesingh
Representative of the Prime Minister’s Office
Assistant Secretary
7. Mrs Sadhna Appanah
Representative of the Ministry of Finance and Economic
Empowerment
Senior Economic Analyst ( up to 22/07/2008)
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8. Mr Roshan Sultoo
Representative of the Ministry of Finance and Economic
Empowerment
Analyst ( as from 23/07/2008)
9. Mr Veenayeswar Toolsy
Representative of Commissioner of Police
Superintendent of Police, Traffic Branch (up to 24 July 2008)
10. Mr Mukhtar-Din Taujoo
Representative of Commissioner of Police
Assistant Comissioner of Police, Traffic Branch (as from 25 July 2008)
11. Mr Lekhram Nundlall
Appointed member
Managing Director ,Triolet Bus Service Ltd
12. Mr Luc Eddy Astruc
Appointed member
Ex – General Manager, CEB
13. Mr Nazeem Ahmad
Jummun
Appointed member ( up to 28/10/2007)
Architect
14. Mr Yusuf Elahee
Appointed member ( as from 29 /10/2007)
Director, Hilite Co Ltd
2.2
•
•
2.3
Chief Executive
Mr Goolam Hossen Aboobakar Moreea, Officer in Charge (Up to 16 August 2007)
Mr Caderassen Dorsamy, Deputy General Manager (acting as Officer in Charge since
17 August 2007)
Senior Officers (as at 30 June 2008)
Mr Muhammad Sadruddin Diljore
Divisional Manager
(Acting Deputy General Manager)
Mr Nanda Veerapa
Divisional Manager
Mr Runveer Nathoo
Divisional Manager
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Mr Hassam Gorah Nubheebucus
Assistant Divisional Manager
(Acting Divisional Manager)
Miss Zulaika Bai Alimohamed
Assistant Divisional Manager
Mr Nazeer Mowlabaccus
Assistant Divisional Manager
Mr Dharminder Mungrah
Assistant Divisional Manager
Mr Shantaram Jankee
Assistant Divisional Manager
Mr Anand Baboolall
Financial Controller
Mr Kedurnath Ramphul
Administrative Manager
Mr Asraf Ali Jhumka
Senior Manager
Mr Rishikesh Jugoo
Senior Manager
Mr Chansraj Puchooa
Senior Manager
Mr Mahen Hurree
Manager
Mr Ibrahim Adia
Manager
Mr Dharmen Sunyasi
Manager
Mr Ashraf Ally Nabeebux
Manager
Mr Oomesh Beekarry
Manager
Mr Kaswarduth Kissoon
Principal Technical Officer
Mr Sewan Bundhoo
Principal Technical Officer
Mr Rajendra Ghoorahoo
Principal Technical Officer
Mr Mohammud Feisal Boodhoo
Material Testing Officer
Mr Srinivasa Venkata Subhadu
Superintendent of works ( on Contract)
Mr Saminaden Samu Pillai
Superintendent of works
Mr Ignace Gerard Hung Mean
Superintendent of works
Shyan Hung Wan Luk
2.4
Training
During the period July 2007 to June 2008 officers of the RDA have participated in training
programmes, seminars, workshops as follows:
NO COURSE
HOSTED BY
NAME OF PARTICIPANTS
DURATION
1
Professional Training and
attachment course on
Road Construction &
Maintenance
Land Transport Authority 1. Mr R Nathoo,
- Singapore
Divisional Manager
2. Miss Z. Alimohamed,
Asst Divisional Manager
June – July
2007
2
Brainstorming session on
Road Accident
Ministry of Public
Infrastructure, Land
Transport and Shipping
1. Mr C Dorsamy ,
Officer in Charge
2. Miss Z. Alimohamed,
Asst. Divisional Manager
3. Mr A. Jhumka,
Senior Manager
23 August
2007
3.
National Awareness
Seminar on enhancing
Procurement Reforms
and Capacity Project of
COMESA
Ministry of Finance
and Economic
Empowerment
1. Mr N. Veerapa,
Div. Manager
2. Miss Z. Alimohamed,
Asst. Divisional Manager
3. R. Jugoo, Senior Manage
4 & 5 Sept
2007
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NO COURSE
HOSTED BY
NAME OF PARTICIPANTS
DURATION
4. Mr G. Wan Luk,
Sup. of Works
5. Mr S. Pillai,
Sup. of Works
6. Mr S. Choomka, SPSO
7. Mrs F Soogund,
Senior Accounts Officer
8. Mr A. Jannoo,
Senior Accounts Officer
9. Mr D. Jeewooth, HPSO
4
SADC - Joint Corridor/
Spacial Development
Initiative Workshop
Ministry of Foreign
Affairs
SADC - Johannesburg
Mr N. Veerapa,
Divisional Manager
12-Oct-07
5
Natural Disaster
Preparedness
Meteorological Services
Miss Z. Alimohamed,
Assist. Divisional Manager
24 Oct
2007
6
ACCA - Mauritius
Professionalism & Ethics
Conference
ACCA - Mauritius
Mr A. Baboolall,
Financial Controller
5 Nov 2007
7
Le projet de la route des
Tamarins: une reference
exemplaire au service des
professionelles de la
construction
Conseil Regional
De la Reunion,
Ile de la Reunion,
St Denis
1. Mr C. Dorsamy,
Ag. Officer in Charge
2. Mr A. Jhumka,
Senior Manager
19 - 23
Nov 2007
8
5th International Conference KDS Consulting &
on Construction law and
Alan Auld Associates
Arbitration - FIDIC Conditions
of contract and Alternative
Dispute Resolutions
1. Mr M.S. Diljore,
Ag. Deputy General Manager
2. Mr N. Mowlabuccus,
Assistant Divisional Manager
21 & 22
Nov 2007
9
Training in Medium Term
Expenditure Framework &
Project Based Budget
Ministry of Finance
1. Mr M.S. Diljore,
and Economic
Ag. Deputy General Manager
Empowerment & Ministry 2. Mr Veerapa,
of Civil Service and
Divisional Manager
Administrative Reforms.
18- 22
Feb 2008
10
Training in Medium Term
Expenditure Framework &
Project Based Budget
Ministry of Finance
1. H.G. Nubheebucus,
and Economic
Ag. Divisional Manager
Empowerment &
2. .Miss Z. Alimohamed,
Ministry of Civil Service
Assistant Divisional Manager
and Administrative Reforms
25 - 29
Feb 2008
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Google Project in
Mauritius
Board Of Investment &
Ministry of Public
Infrastructure, Land
Transport and Shipping
7 Mar 2008
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Mr Futhee, Surveyor
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NO COURSE
HOSTED BY
NAME OF PARTICIPANTS
DURATION
12
Workshop on IFRS
Update
ACCA Mauritius
Mr A. Baboolall,
Financial Controller
10 Apr
2008
13
Workshop on Quality
Control
ACCA Mauritius
Mr A. Baboolall,
Financial Controller
19 Apr
2008
14
Training in Medium Term
Expenditure Framework &
Project Based Budget
Ministry of Finance
Mr H G Nubheebuccus,
and Economic
Ag Divisional Manager
Empowerment & Ministry
of Civil Service and
Administrative Reforms.
15,16 and
19 May
2008
15
Training of Technical Staff
Ministry of Public
3 weeks
Infrastructure & University
of Technology
1. Miss Z Alimohamed,
Asst. Divisional Manager
2. Mr N Mowlabaccus,
Asst. Divisional Manager
As from
19th May
2008
3. Mr S Jankee,
Asst. Divisional Manager
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Training session for
Road Development
1. Mr D Permalloo
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Assistant Inspector of
Authority
2. Mr S Bhim
May 2008
3. Mr M E Affazul
Twice a
4. Mr I Gungaram
week until
5. Mr K Seeburn
completion
6. Mr T Bhunjoo
of training
Works
7. Mr S Kootbally
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Workshop on ‘ Les Enjeux
Mauritius Export
Mr S Diljore,
27 May
de la Chaine Logistique
Association
Ag Deputy General Manager
2008
Harmonization of Vehicle
SADC
Mr S Diljore,
9 - 10
Regulations and Standards
Pretoria, South Africa
Ag Deputy General Manager
June 2008
Implementation of
SADC
Mr S Diljore,
11 - 12
Harmonised Road User
Pretoria, South Africa
Ag Deputy General Manager
June 2008
Road Infrastructure,
SADC
Mr S Diljore,
13 June
Transport and Traffic
Pretoria, South Africa
Ag Deputy General Manager
2008
Internationale’
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19
Charges System in
the SADC
20
Committee
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NO COURSE
21
22
23
HOSTED BY
NAME OF PARTICIPANTS
DURATION
Workshop on IFRS for State Financial Reporting
Mr A Jannoo,
16 - 18
Owned Enterprises
Council
Senior Accounts Officer
June 2008
Capacity Building
State Land
Mr C Dorsamy,
20-Jun-08
Workshop - Highlands
Development Company
Officer In Charge
Projects
Ltd
Training of Technical
Ministry of Public
Staff
Infrastructure &
University of Technology
1. Mr N Veerapa,
Div. Manager
30 June -18
July 2008
2. Mr R Nathoo,
Div. Manager
3. Mr A Jhumka,
Senior Manager
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3. Development in the Road Sector since
Independence.
Following Government decision in the sixties to abolish the rail system, the road has
since been the only means of mobility for people and goods on the island. With the
growth in the economic activities as well as the development of new residential zones,
there has been a tremendous increase in traffic (both in volume and type) plying on the
Mauritian road network. However, with mobility, have also come among other things,
congestion and road safety issues. Tremendous pressure has also been exerted on the
structural strength of our road network which has primarily evolved from simple tracks to
major roads through a series of upgrading activities. This situation has therefore given
rise to such activities as rehabilitation, strengthening, widening, vertical and horizontal
realignment of numerous main roads and structures such as bridges and culverts. Much
emphasis has been placed on road safety through provision of traffic management
schemes, footpaths, footbridges and underpasses etc.
The road network has furthermore had to be expanded to cater for the increasing traffic
by constructing new roads and bypasses. To date the road network consists of about 56
km of dual carriageway (motorway), 1018 Km of main roads and an estimated figure of
991 km of secondary and other roads.
Since independence, the responsibility for the national road network has rested
successively with the Ministry of Works, the Ministry of Public
Infrastructure, the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Land Transport
and Shipping and now with the Road Development Authority (since
1998).
Since 1968, major roadworks have been carried out throughout the
island. The dualing of the Southern entrance to Port Louis was
completed in September 1973.
The second major post-independence road project was the
Northern Entrance Road from the northern boundary of Port
Louis near Latanier River to Terre Rouge. This project, which
was jointly financed by the African Development Bank and
the Government, was completed in 1980 and the project was
followed by its extension to Pamplemousses – called the
Relief Road to the North, financed by the European Development Fund. Thus in
December 1982, the northern dual carriageway from Quay D to Bois Rouge was
completed.
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In the wake of this project two major bridgeworks were implemented. The Manoa bridge
near Solitude was completed in April 1983 and a new bridge over the Grand River North
West river, to replace the narrow steel Bridge and financed by the
African Development Bank was opened to traffic in November 1985.
A new bridge was also constructed over the Bain des Negresses
River in the south in 1990 to replace an existing narrow bridge. Two
other bridges were completed in 1992 financed through a donation
from the Chinese Government. They were the Barkly Bridge near
Moka Eye Hospital and the Pointe Monier Bridge in Rodrigues.
The extension of the dual carriageway from Phoenix towards the south was initiated in
the early eighties and executed in phases beginning with the Phoenix-Nouvelle France
Road which was opened to traffic in January 1989. The whole dual carriageway from
Phoenix to the Airport was finally operational in May 2003. The project was executed
with the help of various financing agencies such as the Fonds d’Aide et de Co-operation
of the French Government, the Caisse Centrale, the European Union and the African
Development Bank.
Meanwhile, with the help of the World Bank, the Ministry of Works embarked on major
road upgrading project called the First Highway Project. The A1 road from Port Louis to
St Jean, the A10 road from Phoenix to Curepipe, A5 : Port Louis-Mount Road, B11:
Arsenal-Fond du Sac Road and B27: Quartier Militaire - Bel Air Road were all upgraded
to a seven metre wide road with shoulders and footpaths as appropriate. The vertical
and horizontal alignments were corrected to acceptable standards. Works which started
in January 1986 were completed in December 1988.
The motorway through Port Louis which linked motorways M1 in the south and M2 in the
North was completed in April 1989. The project was financed jointly by the African
Development Bank and Government and included the construction of a major
transportation centre at Immigration Square.
Between October 1991 and April 1994, major upgrading
works were carried out under the Second Highway Project. The
project
was
Reconstruction
financed
and
by
the
International
Development
(World
Bank
Bank)
for
and
Government. The major components were the A3 road between
S Hill and Black River Bridge and A8 from St Jean Roundabout
to A3 at Bamboos through La Louise and Beaux Songes as well
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as the Flic en Flac Road from its junction with A3 to the public
beach. Within the South Highway Project, a fly over was
constructed in 1993 at St Jean which was meant to be the first
phase in the provision of a grade separated junction to replace
the St Jean Roundabout.. Phase 2 of the project was completed
under separate local financing in June 1995. Numerous other
roads were also resurfaced under the Second Highway Project
during the period May 1992 to April 1994.
From April 1993 to September 1995, the Pamplemousses - Grand Baie Road was
constructed with a view to facilitate access to the Northern touristic regions by-passing
the congested village of Triolet.
Between May 1994 and November 1995, a crawler lane was
provided to the southbound carriageway of Motorway M1,
between Pailles and Reduit. The Coleville Deverell Bridge on
the Motorway was widened in 1997 with a grant from the
Government of Luxembourg and the existing bridge was
inspected and repaired in 2000.
In 1997 Government embarked on a Third Highway Project which involved the
upgrading of the B1 and A7 roads from Rose Hill to
Providence via Quartier Militaire
and the
replacement of
Reduit Roundabout by a grade separated intersection. Reduit
Roundabout was completed in November 1998 and the
remaining sections in July 1999. In the context of providing
fluidity in the traffic on motorway M1 two other grade
separated junctions have been constructed namely in 1997 at
Bell Village and in 2000 at Grewals, Pailles.
Between 1995 and 2004, a number of bridges have been replaced, repaired or upgraded
namely Martial Noel bridge at St Pierre, Hermitage Bridge in Flacq, Hermitage Bridge at
Camp Fouquereaux, Astorea Bridge at Mare Chicose, Amaury Bridge, Castel Bridge and
Aubin Bridge at Riviere du Rempart, Rivere du poste Bridge and Calebasses Bridge
(Pont 50 sous). The latest bridge project was the Pailles Junction Bridge Project which
was completed in December 2006.
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In order to cater for pedestrians crossing highly
trafficked roads, a number of footbridges have been
constructed in key locations during the period 1997 to
2003, notably on Motorway M1 in at Pailles,
Montebello, Phoenix, on M2 at Bois Marchand, Terre
Rouge, Calebasses, Pamplemousses, on the Phoenix
– Airport Road at Camp Fouqueraux and Gebert, on
A1 road at Cité Vallijee and Coromandel.
New link roads constructed includes the Sodnac to
Phoenix Road which was completed in 1993, the Beau
Vallon to Blue Bay Link Road completed in October 2000,
the Gros Bois to l’Escalier Link Road completed in
December 2000 and the Ebene Trianon Link Road
completed in October 2003, Vandermeersch Reduit Link
Road was the last link road constructed and was
commissioned in September 2005.
The last major road project is the South Eastern Highway Project. The road was taken
over in August 2007.
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4. Construction of New Roads / Upgrading of
existing roads
During the financial year 2007-2008, provision was made for the implementation of the
projects hereunder which comprise on-going as well as new projects. The Table below gives
a status of the projects as at 30 June 2008.
Status of project – Financial Year 2007– 2008
Description of project
Voted
Actual
Provision
(Rs M)
Status of the project and remarks
Expenditure
FY2007-08
(Rs M)
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1. South Eastern Highway
12
30.7
Started in the Financial Year 2004-2005; the
project was substantially completed on
27 August 2007.
2. Terre Rouge - Verdun Ebene
109
10
Link Road(La Laura/Malenga Road)
The project has been modified and renamed
Terre Rouge- Verdun-Ebene link road.
Tenders were invited for the construction of
phase 1 of the project from Terre Rouge to
Verdun while the other part is under study.
3. Bus Lane along M1
45
0
This project is integrated in the Bus
Modernisation Project.
4. Signalisation of Caudan Roundab
48
0
The contract which was awarded in May
out and Coordination of Traffic
2007 was subsequently cancelled by
lights
Government.
5. New access roads to Reduit
80
52.3
Triangle
6. Construction of a Bus Station at
SSRN Hospital in Pamplemousses
Tenders were invited in May 2008 and
received in June 2008.
37
22
The project financed by the Land Transport
Division was awarded in March 2007 and
works were completed in July 2008.
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4.1
The South Eastern Highway Project
The project is part of the
development of a new north
south link which is expected to
contribute
to
the
economic
development of the country
through the improvement of the
national
road
network,
the
provision of accessibility to key
agricultural
areas,
the
development of industrial activity
along the project road, the fast
movement of passengers and
freight between the southern and north eastern part of the country and eventually to
alleviate congestion on the existing north south link via the Plaines Wilhems conurbation
and Port Louis. The project is meant to achieve the following goals: 1) Provide an
efficient and effective road transport service, 2) support productive sector of the
economy and 3) promote tourism.
The initial project consisted of the construction and upgrading of about 25 Km of
highway, with several major bridges and a 600 m long tunnel, first in the history of the
island.
The Chinese firm Beijing Chang Cheng Construction Corporation was appointed to
construct the works and supervision was entrusted to the Indian firm Consulting
Engineering Services (India) Ltd and the RDA. Works started in May 2004. The project
has been funded jointly by the Government of Mauritius and the African Development
Bank. The initial contract amount was Rs 655m. But, in October 2005 Government
decided to modify the project because of environmental concerns and deleted the link
between Ferney and Kewal Nagar passing through the Grand Port Mountain Range via
the Ferney Valley. The project cost was thus revised to around Rs450M.
The project now consists of a new single carriageway from Plaine Magnien to Ferney
over a distance of about 8km. This project necessitated the construction of three major
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bridges namely at River La Chaux (60m) River Creoles (100m) and River Champagne
(32m). In addition, in order to segregate this new high speed road from the village of
Bon Espoir at Rivières des Créoles and the sugar traffic at Courbevoie, underpasses
have been provided at these two locations mainly for safety reasons. A second section
concerns the upgrading of the existing road from Kewal Nagar to Bel-Air over a distance
of 9km. A new roundabout has been constructed to ease traffic flow at the junction of
Flacq- Mahebourg and Montagne –Blanche Bel-Air roads. Besides resurfacing works,
footpaths, drains and street lighting have been provided in built-up areas.
The project was substantially completed on 27 August 2007. The official opening was
effected in December 2007.
4.2
Terre Rouge –VerdunTrianon Link Road
The construction of this road is expected
to provide a convenient and fast access for
vehicles from the East to the North, thus
promoting smooth traffic circulation and
improving interconnection between towns
and villages as well as acting as a bypass
to Port Louis for traffic presently plying on
M1 and M2 through Port Louis. The
proposed link will therefore help to reduce
the congestion problem on Motorways M1
& M2, and will concurrently improve
economic activities in the port, encourage
economic development in the districts of
Pamplemousses and Moka and ease
access to the industrial zone at Riche
Terre and the new Administrative City at
Highlands. The feasibility and detailed
engineering of the proposed link road have
been conducted by BCEOM, a French
consulting firm.
Implementation of the
project was planned to start in April 2008.
The project was however delayed because
of negotiations with China Exim Bank for its financing. The alignment of the road is
indicated in yellow in the caption.
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4.3
Bus Lane along M1
The Road Development Authority appointed a consulting firm, Messrs BCEOM in 2006
to carry out a study in order to improve the flow of traffic along the Motorway M1 and at
the entrance of Port Louis. The traffic study was divided into 3 components as described
below:
Component A:
Replacement of the Caudan Roundabout by a signalised junction.
Component B:
Synchronisation of the traffic lights along the motorway at the
junctions of Caudan, Place d’Armes/ Labourdonnais, Louis Pasteur
and Trou Fanfaron.
Component C:
Preparation of a feasibility report for the construction of a bus lane
along the Motorway, M1 from Ebene to Caudan.
In March 2007, the outcome of the study showed that the construction of a Bus Lane
between Ebene and Caudan would substantially alleviate traffic congestion on M1 by
enabling bus travel time to be reduced by 10 minutes which would encourage a shift
from car travel to bus travel and the implemnetation of Phase 1 of the project from
Grewals to Caudan was programmed for year 07-08. However, it was later decided
following discussions with the Land Transport Division of the Ministry of Public
Infrastructure, Land Transport & Shipping
to integrate the project in the Bus
Modernisation Program.
4.4
Signalisation of Caudan Roundabout and
Coordination of Traffic lights
The project which was designed under the above mentioned study, consisted of the
implementation of the signalisation of Caudan Roundabout and the synchronisation of
traffic lights from Caudan up to Quay D Roundabout. The objective was to alleviate traffic
congestion at the Caudan Roundabout and facilitate northbound traffic to Port Louis,
entrance into Port Louis, entrance to the Caudan development area as well as exit from
Port Louis and Caudan during both peak and off-peak periods
This project was in line with government’s policy to alleviate traffic congestion problems
along the Motorway M1. The cost burden on society in terms of time loss, air pollution
and vehicle operating costs would be substantially reduced.
The contracts for the Signalisation of Caudan Roundabout and Coordination of Traffic
Lights were awarded in May 2007. However, as it was feared that the effect on traffic
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congestion during peak hours would not be perceptible, Government decided to cancel
the project in November 2007.
4.5
Construction of a new access to Réduit
‘Triangle’
In July 2004, the Government, through the Ministry of Housing and Lands, requested the
Road Development Authority to commission a study on the planning and design of
access roads and provision of utilities such as sewerage, drainage, water and lighting for
the Reduit Triangle (65A). The Reduit Triangle is an extent of land of 65 Acre near the
Reduit grade-separated junction and Moka/ Camp de Masque/ Flacq Road (A7). This
plot of land was to provide mainly for cultural, social, educational, religious bodies and
small scale commercial activities. The approved planning proposal for the land
development was prepared by the Planning Division of the Ministry of Housing and
Lands. Consequently, a feasibility study was not warranted. However the design of the
access road would also cater for the future development on the 150 Acre of SLDC land
at Highlands
In May 2005, the local Consultant Mega Design Ltd was assigned the task to carry out
the design of the road and utility network to the Reduit Triangle and the 150 A SLDC
lands.
In March 2007, the detailed design was modified to take on board access to Apollo
Bramwell Hospital and relocation of MBC headquarters. The final tender documents with
modifications were submitted to Central Tender Board for vetting and approval in April
2008. Tenders were finally launched in May 2008 and submitted on 5th June 2008 The
evaluation period being longer than one month meant that works could not start within
the Financial Year.
The project in the Réduit ‘Triangle’ comprises of the construction of a 4-lane arterial road
of length 1.0 Km, a grade-separated roundabout on A7 road to allow better access to
developments on both sides of A7, construction of 2 box-culverts across Cascade River,
distributor roads over a length of 2.0 Km and other drainage and miscellaneous
structures. Civil works for sewerage, water, electricity and lighting are also included in
the project.
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4.6 Construction of a Bus Station at SSRN Hospital in
Pamplemousses
The SSRN Hospital is visited by hundreds of outpatients and visitors on a daily basis and
according to the records of the National Transport Authority, there are around 18 bus
routes operations in the region via the SSRN Hospital. Presently, buses are alighting at
bus lay-bys, creating heavy congestion near the entrance of the Hospital. The
construction of a bus station will alleviate this traffic congestion problem and offer a safer
environment to the public at large.
The contract for the project was awarded to Trio Development Limited in March 2007
and works were expected to be completed by February 2008. However, the works were
delayed and were not expected to be completed by June 2008. The contract amount is
Rs 37M and is funded by the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Land Transport and
Shipping (Land Transport Division).
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5. Bridges / Footbridges
During the financial year under review the following projects were earmarked for
implementation to increase safety for pedestrian and vehicular traffic:
•
•
5.1
Construction of a bridge at Maconde
Study and Rehabilitation of Existing Steel Bridges at Souillac, Rivière Des Galet
and Tamarin
Construction of a bridge at Macondé across
River Baie du Cap
The existing causeway at Maconde frequently overflows thus cutting communication
between the West and the South since the Black River Savanne Coast Road B9 is the
only road linking the two regions. Moreover, the causeway is in a very deplorable state
and is difficult and costly to maintain. In this connection It has therefore been proposed
to construct a new bridge over Baie du Cap River at an alternative location so as to
provide a safe link between the southern and western areas of the island across the
mouth of the river. A first study was carried out by Mega Design Consulting Engineer in
2002 and recommendation was made for the replacement of the causeway by a bridge.
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In 2004, the contract for the design and supervision of the bridge was awarded to Messrs
Luxconsult (Mtius) Ltd. The bridge was designed for a length of 100 m while the overall
road-bridge structure up to the tying points with the existing road B9 is about 900 m
using 1200mm diameter piles as foundation for the structure.
The works contract was awarded to General Construction Company Ltd on 25 February
2008 as per its own proposal for the foundation design consisting of smaller diameter
300mm piles. The order to commence was issued on 28 March 2008. The contractual
date of completion is 28 March 2009. Works is progressing as scheduled.
5.2
Consultancy Services for the study of existing
steel bridges at Souillac, Riviere des Galets and
Tamarin
The Road Development Authority has decided to hire the services of a consulting
engineer to investigate into the structural stability and safety of these above-mentioned
bridges with a view to ensure the safe passage of normal traffic at all times subject to
the recommendations proposed by the consulting engineer.
The main links between the Southern and Western coastal regions of the island are the
Black River-Savanne Coast Road B9 and the Black River Road A3. The said roads link
several important villages like Souillac, Surinam, Riambel , Bel Ombre, Tamarin and Le
Morne. Two of the bridges namely Souillac and Riviere des Galets Bridges are located
along B9 and Tamarin Bridge is located along A3.
Souillac and Riviere des Galets bridges are situated on sharp bends and the alignment
of their existing approach roads is such that it does not provide the visibility distance
required for incoming vehicles. Moreover, the approach roads are not wide enough to
allow an adequate two-lane flow. They are more than 70 years old and show signs of
deterioration. The project will be implemented in the next financial year.
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6. Projects in the Pipeline
The following projects are in the pipeline and for which provisions have been made in
the estimate for the financial year 2008-2009:
•
Phoenix Beau-Songes Link Road
•
Construction of an access road to Tianli Industrial Development at Riche-Terre
•
Rehabilitation and Improvement of Riche Terre Road (B33)
•
Upgrading of Motorway M2 from Terre Rouge Roundabout to Pamplemousses
Roundabout and Repairs to Lataniers Bridge on the Motorway M2
•
Upgrading of Quartier Militaire Road B6 – Phase I
•
Ring Road-Dual Carriageway from Soreze to Guibies
•
Provision of transaction Advisory Service for Ring Road
•
Construction of a Footbridge and Allied Works at Montagne Ory Near Coleville
Deverell Bridge on Motorway
•
Feasibility study for cons. of link road from Tianli Ind. Zone to Free Port Area
•
Study of Upgrading of B28 (Coast Road from Ferney to Bel Air)
•
Study for Upgrading of A7 (Providence to Central Flacq)
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7. Upgrading and Maintenance of Road
Road maintenance of classified roads is carried as per a comprehensive plan. The
scope of work undertaken includes upgrading and maintenance of road (resurfacing,
widening, strengthening where necessary), alleviating flooding (drainage work,
construction of footpath etc) and improving road safety and traffic management
(provision of guardrails, hand railings, traffic signs etc).
Most of the works are
undertaken by district contractors who are awarded the contract following a public tender
or by direct labour.
During the period under review, RDA has undertaken maintenance works for around Rs
575M which has been funded through Contribution to RDA, Contribution from State
Trading Corporation and from Loan contracted from bank.
The works undertaken around the island is given hereunder district wise:
Districts
Amount Spent (Rs)
1. Grand Port
90,040,091.70
2. Savanne
81,958,311.00
3. Flacq
86,374,894.42
4. Moka
64,769,460.00
5. Plaines Wilhems
62,050,000.00
6. Riviere Du Rempart
27,532,000.00
7. Pamplemousses
55,664,564.50
8. Black River
39,815,025.00
9. Port Louis
68,451,061.00
Total
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576,655,407.62
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List of works carried out during the Financial Year
Road Maintenance Works 2007-2008
No
Description
Cost of Project (Rs)
District - Grand Port
1
Construction of Box Culvert at Old Grand Port
400,000.00
2
Resurfacing of yard at Rose Belle Sub office
300,000.00
3
Upgrading of drain at New Grove - La Rosa along A10
4
Construction of Cross drain at Bambous Virieux
500,000.00
5
Construction of Cross drain at Providence
825,000.00
6
Construction of Parking at Rose Belle Police Headquaters
500,000.007
7
Resurfacing of road at L’Escalier
3,653,000.00
8
Cleaning of Drain in Grand Port District
955,000.00
9
Road Marking on A10 at Rose Belle
125,000.00
10
Resurfacing of Road at Mare Chicose
3,359,000.00
11
Resurfacing of Deux Bras Cent Gaulettes Road (B7) (3000m)
7,100,000.00
12
Cut & Patch on Motorway M1 (400m2)
13
Resurfacing on Flacq Mahebourg Road (B28) at Petit Bel Air (1500m)
4,850,000.00
14
Resurfacing on New Grove Road (B82) at Mare Tabac (2000m)
4,200,000.00
15
Resurfacing at Cite Anoska at 16eme Mille
2,500,000.00
16
Upgrading works and Improvement of bends at Rose Belle Traffic Lights (150m) 1,500,000.00
17
Construction of Footpath & Drain at Gros Bilot on New Grove Rd (B82) (65m)
18
Construction of layby and footpath opposite Mon Desert Mon Tresor Govt School 550,000.00
19
Resurfacing of Phoenix Plaine Magnien Rd (A10) at Mare D’Albert (800m)
3,000,000.00
20
Resurfacing of La Baraque Rd (B8) at Plein Bois (1500m)
6,400,000.00
21
Construction of Footbridge at Petit Bel Air
2,300,000.00
22
Construction of Parking Space Off Siding Road
360,000.00
23
Construction of New Dawol Road
590,000.00
24
Resurfacing of Chummun Lane
183,526.20
25
Resurfacing of AC Allee Canah
502,000.00
26
Improvement of Souffleur Road
1,913,565.50
27
Resurfacing of Camp Bhai No. 1,2,3 & 4
1,600,000.00
28
Resurfacing of New Grove Rd (B82) at Gros Billot (50m)
700,000.00
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1,200,000.00
340,000.00
820,000.00
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Cost of Project (Rs)
Description
No
29
Road Marking on South Eastern Highway Project (225m2)
30
Resurfacing of Flacq Mahebourg Rd (B28) at
5,600,000.00
Riv des Creoles (1500m)
31
160,000.00
Resurfacing of Phoenix Plaine Magnien Rd (A10) at
Monte La Peyre (1500m)
6,400,000.00
32
Construction of Foopath and Drain at Providence (200m)
2,000,000.00
33
Resurfacing and Construction of Drain at Mare Tabac (200m)
2,400,000.00
34
Resurfacing of Plaine Magnien Mahebourg (A12) at
4,000,000.00
Beau Vallon (1000m)
35
Resurfacing of Rue Maurice (Deven Armoogum) Mahebourg (100m)
448,000.00
36
Resurfacing of Rue Maurice (Deven Ramsamy) Mahebourg (100m)
440,000.00
37
Resurfacing of Rue de Creole - Mahebourg (150m)
746,000.00
38
Resurfacing of Manohur Lane - Mare D’Albert (200m)
675,000.00
39
Construction of Footpath & Drain at Riviere du Poste (800m)
40
Construction of Access to Swimming Pool at Mare D’ Albert (1000m) 5,000,000.00
41
Resurfacing of Temple Lane at Trois Boutiques (250m)
10,000,000.00
945,000.00
90,040,091.70
SUB TOTAL
District of Savanne
42
Resurfacing of road at Bois Cheri (600m)
2,000,000.00
43
Construction of footpath at Tyack along A9 (300m)
1,670,000.00
44
Rehabilitation of Embankment at Riambel (100m)
600,000.00
45
Cleaning of Drain in Savanne District (2000m)
500,000.00
46
Construction of Retaining Wall at Bassin Blanc (15m)
505,000.00
47
Road Marking on B10 at Chemein Grenier (2000m)
250,215.00
48
Resurfacing at La Baraque Road (B8) at
3,500,000.00
Riviere des Anguilles (800m)
49
Resurfacing of Savanne Road (A9) (3000m)
50
Resurfacing of Savanne Road (A9) at
10,800,000.00
1,300,000.00
Pont Colville Nouvelle France (400m)
Fixing of Guardrail at Bassin Blanc (750m)
52
Construction of Retaining wall at Riambel
53
Resurfacing of Eid Gah Road (350m)
54
Resurfacing of Camp Lilas Road (1500 m)
55
Resurfacing of Bheekoo Lane (150 m)
326,000.00
56
Resurfacing Works on Maconde Causeway (150m)
630,000.00
57
Felling of Trees in Savanne District
58
Upgrading of Road in front of Souillac Bus Stand (100m)
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500,000.00
51
1,000,000.00
508,000.00
1,240,000.00
70,000.00
600,000.00
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No
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Cost of Project (Rs)
Construction of Footpath and Drain along Chemin Grenier Rd (B10)
at Surinam (1100m)
9,600,000.00
60
Construction of Footpath and Drain at Grand Bois (400m)
4,800,000.00
61
Resurfacing and Construction of drain at Adolphe Rd (200m)
1,646,271.00
62
Resurfacing of Teemul Rd (80m)
63
Resurfacing of Le Grand Branch Rd (1200m)
1,330,000.00
64
Resurfacing of Chamouny Road (B89) at Martiniere (1900m)
7,500,000.00
65
Resurfacing of La Baraque Rd (B8) at Batimarais (1000m)
4,350,000.00
66
Resurfacing of Savanne Rd (A9) Britania to Riv. Du Poste (2500m)
8,500,000.00
67
Resurfacing of Savanne Rd (A9) Riv. Du Poste to La Flora (2500m) 7,900,000.00
68
Resurfacing of Savanne Rd (A9) at Nouvelle France (800m)
69
Construction of footpath & drain near Mosque at Grand Bois (100m) 1,300,000.00
70
Improvement of Visibility at Riviere des Anguilles (80m)
2,500,000.00
71
Construction of Footpath & Drain at Beau Climat (500m)
2,500,000.00
72
Construction of Access Road to Ashram at Beau Climat (400m)
1,300,000.00
232,825.00
SUB TOTAL
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
81,958,311.00
District of Flacq
Cleaning and upgrading of drains from Boulet Rouge to
Central Flacq (350m)
Construction of footpath and drains at Q.Victoria (150m)
Resurfacing of Mare La Chaux Road (B58) (250m)
Resurfacing of Camp de Masque Road (B55) at Clemencia (2000m)
Scarification of yard and construction of cross drains at
Caroline SWC (200m2)
Resurfacing of Mission Cross Road B98 (Half width) (1800m)
Resurfacing of Quatre Cocos Road B61 at Palmar Village (700m)
Resurfacing of Quatre Cocos Road B61 at La Source,
Central Flacq (1800m)
NDU Works in Constituency No 9 (Batch 1)
NDU Works in Constituency No 10 (Batch 1)
Construction of absorption drains opposite Bramsthan
Social Welfare Centre (20m)
Provision of handrails opposite Bon Accueil SSS (380m)
Provision of handrails at St Julien D’Hotman (500m)
Construction of footpath at Camp de Masque Pave near
Jaunky Supermarket (100m)
Construction of raised concrete footpath at Argy near
Junction Quatre Cocos and Nehru Nagar Roads (300m)
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2,500,000.00
1,000,000.00
750,000.00
1,600,000.00
6,200,000.00
250,000.00
3,900,000.00
2,800,000.00
7,700,000.00
3,101,798.12
3,822,096.30
200,000.00
800,000.00
250,000.00
400,000.00
1,000,000.00
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No
Description
Cost of Project (Rs)
88
Provision of handrails at Camp Garreau (500m)
900,000.00
89
Felling of tress in Flacq District (Lot A)
200,000.00
90
Resurfacing of Higginson Road B24
(from Junction Camp Thorel Road towards Salute) (800m)
2,950,000.00
91
Construction of bus lay-by within yard of Ramburun Govt School
1,500,000.00
92
NDU Works in Constituency No 9 (Batch 2)
2,145,000.00
93
Resurfacing of yard at Soopramanien Kovil , St Julien D’Hotman
165,000.00
94
Patching works at Clemencia
285,000.00
95
Resurfacing of BMare Palmar Trou D’Eau Douce Rd B59 (1000m)
4,800,000.00
96
Construction of footpath and drains at Caroline (250m)
2,500,000.00
97
NDU works in Constituency No 9 Batch 3
98
686,000.00
Resurfacing of Moka Camp de Masque Flacq Road A7
(Medine Camp de Masque to Unite) (2500m)
99
10,000,000.00
Resurfacing of Camp de Masque Road (B55) from
Belle Rose to Bel Air (2000m)
8,500,000.00
100
Resurfacing of Mont Ida Branch Road B109 (1700m)
5,550,000.00
101
Resurfacing of Poudre D’Or-Poste de Flacq Road B15 (300m)
1,500,000.00
102
Resurfacing of Flacq Mahebourg Road B28 (350m)
1,700,000.00
103
Provision of handrails at La Lucie Roy (475m)
1,150,000.00
105
Reinstatement of CWA pits in Flacq District
106
Construction of alighting zone and bus lay-by at
Mare La Chaux Govt School
107
120,000.00
1,750,000.00
Resurfacing of Trou D’Eau Douce Rd B26 from
C Ithier to Bramsthan (1800m)
SUB TOTAL
6,200,000.00
86,374,894.42
District of Moka
108
Construction of footpath at Petit Verger along
Bois Cheri B47 Rd (500m)
109
Resurfacing of Mt Ory Rd (B46) from Telfair Rd Abt to
Junction B47 (1200m)
110
4,000,000
Resurfacing of Bois Cheri Rd (B47) from end of newly
resurfaced section to Junction B46 (2000m)
7,000,000
111
Resurfacing of Ripailles-Nicoliere Road (1000m)
3,000,000
112
Resurfacing of Mt Ory Rd (B46) from Junction B46 to
Junction M1 (1800m)
7,900,000
113
Construction of concrete footpath at Belle Rive (350m)
2,000,000
114
Resurfacing of Dubreuil Branch Road (B108) (1000m)
4,000,000
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No
Description
Cost of Project (Rs)
115
Provision of handrails at Helvetia (55m)
130,000
116
Extension of concrete footpath at Petit Verger (350m)
1,000,000
117
Resurfacing of Dagotiere Branch Road (1500m)
3,300,000
118
Fixing of guard rails at Pailles Guibies along
P.Louis-Plaisance Dual Carriageway M1 Motorway (260m)
119
Resurfacing of Camp Thorel Road B53 (1300m)
120
Resurfacing of access leading to Health Track at
300,000
5,700,000
Camp Thorel (500m)
1,500,000
121
NDU Works in Constituency No. 8 (Batch 1)
5,539,460
122
Construction of bus lay-by within yard of
L’Avenir Government School
123
1,500,000
Construction of footpath & drains and fixing of handrails at
Providence (200m)
124
3,000,000
Construction of footpath & drains and fixing of handrails near
NHDC Mt Blanche (200m)
1,900,000
126
Resurfacing of Dubreuil Branch Road (B108) (3.4 km)
9,000,000
127
Resurfacing of Camp de Masque Approach Rd (B118) (2.1 km)
9,000,000
128
Resurfacing of Ripailles-Nicoliere Road (B49) (2.0 km)
9,000,000
SUB TOTAL
64,769,460
District of Plaines Wilhems
129
Drainworks along Floreal Roads(B5) (200m)
130
Tarring of yard at Victoria Hospital
131
Construction of footpath along Floreal Road(B5) (400m)
3,500,000
132
Construction of footpath along Boundary Rd(B75) (400m)
2,500,000
133
Resurfacing along Sivananda Avenue(B63) (200m)
800,000
134
Supply and fixing of handrails (200m)
500,000
135
Construction of footpath along La Marie Rd(B64) (300m)
850,000
136
Construction of drain along St Martin(B101) (400m)
137
Supply and fixing of handrails (200m)
138
Resurfacing of Quartier Militaire Road(B6) near R/About (750m)
139
Drainworks along Berthaud Avenue(B73) (75m)
500,000.00
140
Drainworks along Boundary Road(B75) (75m)
500,000.00
141
Road safety measures along Phoenix-Mahebourg Rd(A10)
200,000.00
142
Road safety measures along Mororway M1
600,000.00
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800,000.00
1,684,000.00
2,900,000
500,000
2,200,000.00
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No
Description
Cost of Project (Rs)
143
Resurfacing of Gokhool Lane (300m)
233,000.00
144
Resurfacing of Camp Roches Rd(Kovil to Chelumbrun) (400m)
956,000
145
Resurfacing of Engrais Cathan –Eau-Coulee (500m)
907,000
146
Resurfacing of Robson Lane-Curepipe (60m)
109,000
147
Resurfacing of Pousse-Pousse Avenue (250m)
409,000
148
Resurfacing of V.Moorghen Avenue (800m)
1,800,000.00
149
Resurfacing of Panchoo Street (1100m)
2,230,000.00
150
Resurfacing of Mahatma Gandhi Rd (600m)
959,000.00
151
Resurfacing of Avenue Swami (300m)
440,000.00
152
Resurfacing of Avenue Cretin (340m)
512,000.00
153
Resurfacing of Sevrement Rd (400m)
630000
154
Construction of new road at Rotin II Avenue (140m)
155
Resurfacing of Ex Remi-Ollier Street(Droopnath Ramphul) (1400m)
156
Widening/ Patching works at
951,000.00
La Marie-Le Petrin-Chamouny Rd(B102) (2.2 Km)
157
6,500,000.00
6,500,000.00
Construction of new access road near
Hua Lien Chinese centre (550m)
158
Repainting of faded lines at Grand -Bassin
159
Construction of footpath and drain along
4,000,000.00
80,000
Vacoas-Candos Road(B3) (100m)
500,000
160
Upgrading of footpath and drain along Hugnin Rd(B76) (100m)
900,000
161
Resurfacing along Nalletamby Road(B5) (500m)
2,200,000
162
Resurfacing along Phoenix-Mahebourg Road(A10) (500m)
2,200,000
163
Construction of footpath and drain along St Jean Rd(A10) (50m)
164
Resurfacing at G.Bassin along
165
500,000
La Marie-Le Petrin-Chamouny Rd(B102) (1800m)
8,200,000
Road Safety Measures at IVTB House
2,300,000
SUB TOTAL
62,050,000.00
District of Riviere du Rempart
166
Resurfacing and upgrading of Belle Vue Road (B22) (500m)
167
Yellow Box marking along Mon Piton-Riviere du Rempart Road (A6)
at Riviere du Rempart (75m2)
168
25,000.00
Repair works Mon Piton-Riviere du Rempart Road (A6)
near Mon Loisir Traffic Centre (100m2)
169
275,000.00
Upgrading of Grand Baie Coast Road (B14) near Southern Texile
at Roche Terre (50 m upgrade road) - (3300 road marking)
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1,000,000.00
350,000.00
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Description
Cost of Project (Rs)
Road Marking of Mon Choisy-Cap Malheureux Road (B13)
from Pereybere to Anse La Raie (2600m)
450,000.00
171
Road Marking on Forbach Road (B42) (3100m)
375,000.00
172
Resurfacing and upgrading of Mon Piton-Riviere Du
Rempart Road (A6) - Piton Junction towards Gokoola (700m)
173
Resurfacing and upgrading of Mapou-Goodlands Road (A5) Trois Bras to Mapou Leclezio (1450m)
174
6,700,000.00
Felling of tree along Poudre D’Or Road (B16) opposite
Government School
175
7,000.00
Road Safety measures along Mon Piton-Riviere du Rempart (A6)
at Riviere du Rempart (225m)
176
3,300,000.00
700,000.00
Construction of drain along Terre Rouge-Grand Baie Road (A4)
near clinic at Sottise (45m)
400,000.00
177
Resurfacing and Upgrading of Belle Vue Road (B22) (935m)
178
Resurfacing of Kashmir road, Melville at Grand Gaube (100m)
180,000.00
179
Resurfacing of Deodanee road, Riviere du Rempart (240m)
750,000.00
180
Upgrading and Resurfacing of Mapou-Goodlands Road (A5)
from Forbach Roundabout to Trois Bras (Petit Raffray) (2050m)
181
4,000,000.00
9,000,000.00
Reinstatement of trench for water pipe across
A6 Road (Mon Piton) (5m)
20,000.00
SUB TOTAL
27,532,000.00
District of Pamplemousses
182
Upgrading of Bon Air Road (B37)_Phase 1 (2000m)
8,000,000.00
183
Resurfacing of Middle Road (B17) at Bois Mangues (800m)
2,750,000.00
184
Road Marking along Terre Rouge-Grand Baie (A4) Road (4200m)
185
Construction and upgrading of footpath and drains along
500,000.00
Terre Rouge-Grand Baie Road (A4) near D Sewraz
Government School- New (320m) - Upgrade (300m)
186
2,350,000.00
Road safety measures along Montagne Longue-Creve Coeur
Road (B19) at Notre Dame_Phase 1&2 - Edge 1000m marking on
both sides + 103m guardrails
187
75,000.00
Upgrading of absorption drain along Japonnais Road (B35)
at Pointe aux Piments (100m)
188
350,000.00
Repair to Terre Rouge-Grand Baie Road (A4)
near junction with B11 at Arsenal (25m)
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75,000.00
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No
Description
Cost of Project (Rs)
189
Repair to Calebasses Branch Road (B97)
near junction with B11 at Arsenal (25m)
190
50,000.00
Resrfacing and upgrading of Port Louis-Central Flacq Road (A2)
at Pont Praslin, Mount (2000m)
8,000,000.00
191
Construction of new road at Mosque Road, Notre Dame (200m)
192
Resurfacing of railway network at Bois Pignolet (1800m)
193
Resurfacing of school road and yard at Fond du Sac (1000m2)
194
820,000.00
3,215,000.00
750,000.00
Resurfacing and construction of new access road to Hare Rama
at Khoyratty (128m - upgrade) - (132m - new)
195
1,700,000.00
Upgrading and resurfacing of Montagne Longue-Creve
Coeur Road (B19) from football playground at Creve Coeur to
football playground at Long Mountain (2300m)
196
9,500,000.00
Upgrading and resurfacing of Balaclava Road (B41) from junction
at Terre Rouge-Grand Baie Road (A4) to Maritime Bridge (2300m) 9,500,000.00
197
Felling of trees at Grande Rosalie
20,000.00
198
Upgrading and resurfacing of Temple Road and Maheswari Road
at Creve Coeur (800m)
3,800,000.00
2,000,000.00
199
Upgrading and resurfacing of Tosca Rd at Creve Coeur (910m)
200
Construction of footpath at Bois Marchand cemetery (200m)
201
Construction of Arsenal Link Road (370m)
528,000.00
1,681,564.50
SUB TOTAL
55,664,564.50
District of Black River
202
Repairs of bridge parapets at Bambous and Riviere Noire
142,000.00
203
Lopping of branches in the vicinity of MCB at Flic en Flac
10,000.00
204
Removal of illegal advertising panels at Trois Bras and La Gaulette
93,025.00
205
Lopping of branches in the district of Black River
60,000.00
206
Construction of bus lay bys and allied works for
Flic en Flac Government School
3,000,000.00
207
Construction of footpath at Case Noyale
4,500,000.00
208
Construction of road along La Forge Lane
3,130,000.00
209
Construction of road along La Source Road
2,620,000.00
210
Resurfacing of Canon Cassy Street at Petite Riviere
211
Upgrading of Saint Martin Road (B101
212
Road widening along Plaine Champagne Road (B103)
213
Construction of retaining wall opposite Varangue
214
4,000,000.00
10,000,000.00
Sur Morne (B103)
2,000,000.00
Resurfacing of Saint Martin Road (B101)
9,800,000.00
SUB TOTAL
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460,000.00
39,815,025.00
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Description
Cost of Project (Rs)
District of Port Louis
215
Upgrading of drain along Paul et Virginie and
Diego Garcia Streets in Port Louis
7,493,055.00
216
Improvement works at Line Barracks
2,300,000.00
217
Road and drain works along Pamplemousses Street
6,200,000.00
218
Implementation of Traffic Diversion Scheme at Camp Chapelon
219
Repair Works along B31 at Terrasson
220
Upgrading of road and drain along A2 Road
221
Construction of footpath at Plaine Lauzun
400,000.00
222
Drainworks at La Tour Koenig
250,000.00
223
Repairs of shoulders along Motorway M1
500,000.00
224
Cleaning of drains and catch pit along Motorway M1
50,000.00
155,000.00
4,200,000.00
near Food Canners
42,000.00
225
Cleaning of drains and catch pit along Motorway M1 at Roche Bois
18,000.00
226
Alleviation of flooding problems along Old Moka Road-Phase I
227
Repainting of Faded Road Markings in Port Louis District
228
Upgrading of A1 Road from La Butte to Cite Vallijee
7,000,000.00
229
Upgrading of A2 Road at Place D’Armes
2,000,000.00
230
Upgrading of Old Moka Road (B93)
5,200,000.00
231
Resurfacing and repairs of A2 Road
2,000,000.00
232
Upgrading of A1 Road from La Butte to Cite Vallijee
5,500,000.00
233
Tarring of Central Supplies Division yard
234
Replacement of stolen metal gratings in front of PMO
235
Repairs of hard shoulders and repainting of faded
1,000,000.00
185,000.00
500,000.00
10,000.00
road markings along A2 Road
400,000.00
236
Road works within Line Barracks
710,000.00
237
Alleviation of water accumulation near Garage Bala at GRNW
240,000.00
238
Fixing of guardrails along Brabant Street at Port Louis
150,000.00
239
Upgrading of footpath in front of and opposite Line Barracks
240
Construction of cross drain in the vicinity of Mallet Metal Workshop
250,000.00
241
Resurfacing of Lapeyrousse Street
205,000.00
242
Alleviation of flooding problem near Military-Quay D Roundabout
600,000.00
243
Upgrading of drains and footpaths along A1 Road
244
Reinstatement works at Chitrakoot Government School
245
Construction of William Stanley-Old Moka Link Road
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1,350,000.00
1,760,000.00
225,000.00
5,708,006.00
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No
Description
246
Fixing of Guardrails near Autopont
247
Covering of drains along Old Moka Road (B93)
248
Alleviation of flooding problem in the vicinity of Diva Building
249
Resurfacing of Municipal Roads in Port Louis
SUB TOTAL
GROSS TOTAL
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Cost of Project (Rs)
100,000.00
2,000,000.00
800,000.00
8,950,000.00
68,451,061.00
576,655,407.62
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8. Control of advertisement and improvement
of road infrastructure
RDA is pursuing to harmonise the display of indicative signs at junctions and
roundabouts. The project undertaken last year was very successful. A private promoter
is presently placing indicative panels around the island and is paying a percentage of his
turnover to the Road Development Authority.
Sponsors are also being sought for the sponsorship of directional signs and
maintenance of bus shelters etc.
Regulation for the control of advertisement
With a view to controlling the display of advertisement along classified road and to
reducing the problem of illegal erection of advertisement structures, RDA has drafted a
regulation which is being finalized with the State Law Office.
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9. Control of undertaker’s works on main roads
and motorways
RDA has granted way leaves along main roads mostly to Central Water Authority,
Central Electricity Board, Mauritius Telecom and Waste Water Authority for the provision
of utility services to the country. It is unfortunate that the some reinstatement works have
not been carried out to the satisfaction of the RDA which has caused inconveniences to
the users. Deposit/Bank Guarantees held at RDA by the undertakers are being cashed
to remedy the situation where possible.
10. Clearances for development
With a view to facilitating economic development, more particularly in road
infrastructure, around the island RDA has provided its clearance for the following:
1.
Excision/Subdivision of Land (Morcellement Board)
2.
Major developments (IRS, Commercial Complex, Residential Estate)
3.
Accesses for Filling Stations and for major developments
4.
Environmental Impact Assessment
5.
Preliminary Environmental Report
The Technical Committee ( which is comprised of representatives of the Police and
Traffic Management and Road Safety Unit) set up by the Road Development Authority
had given its clearances for a number of projects as regards to their requests for
accesses.
With the increasing number of construction projects and development in the real estate
and integrated Resort Scheme, the contribution of RDA as a major stake holder is
expected to increase further.
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11. Materials Testing Laboratory
Quality Assurance for development projects and maintenance of roads is one of the
major concerns of the Road Development Authority. In order to address this, a materials
testing laboratory has been created in the October 2001 to carry out tests.
The laboratory is situated at St Paul Road, Vacoas next to Maurice Curé State
Secondary School. It is headed by a Materials Testing Officer and operates under a new
section recently created called the Development Control. Laboratory staff works in close
collaboration with Engineers for the proper execution of works according to technical
specifications.
The laboratory is equipped for carrying out different types of tests on materials for road
works as well as buildings. Tests are of the insitu type and those carried out in laboratory.
The insitu type include soil tests, compaction tests, core drilling, concrete and those
which are carried out in laboratory are Soil tests, aggregates, bitumen, asphalt and
concrete. Samples are usually collected by officers of RDA.
Contractors who need to have tests carried out at the RDA Material Testing Laboratory
make their their request to RDA against payment of a fees.
Apart from tests carried out for routine and periodic road maintenance, tests have been
carried out for major projects mentioned hereunder:
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•
Second Carriageway, Nouvelle-France-Plaines Magnien
•
Ebene Trianon.
•
Reconstruction of callebasses Bridge.
•
Vandermeersch-Reduit road.
•
Re-algnment of Bel Ombre.
•
Re-alignment at St Felix.
•
Reconstruction of Bridge at Pailles.
•
South Eastern Highway.
The Materials Testing Laboratory has generated revenue to RDA as follows:
2004-2005 - Rs 1,418,662
2005-2006 - Rs 1,513,417
2006-2007 - Rs 1,163,595.
2007-2008 - Rs
768,535
The role of the laboratory in assuring good quality and compliance with requirements of
the technical specifications is becoming more and more crucial with the increase in the
number of highway projects and bridgeworks in the coming days. Management is
making all necessary arrangements to provide adequate staff and necessary tools and
equipment for the laboratory to be more efficient and effective. In this context, the
necessary training needs will also have to be addressed.
The different tests presently being carried out are listed on next page.
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LIST OF TESTS PERFORMED
AT THE RDA MATERIALS TESTING LABORATORY
• Moisture content
•
Slump Test
• Specific gravity
•
Core Cutting
• Atterbergs limits
•
Core testing
• Sieve Analysis
•
Specific gravity of bitumen
• Simple proctor (27 blows)
(pynometer method)
• Modified proctor (62 blows)
•
Viscosity of bitumen emulsion
• Proctor at required moisture content
•
Softening point (Ring & Ball)
• Proctor (using kango hammer)
•
Penetration test
• CBR at required MDD & moisture content •
Specific gravity of pre-mixed asphalt
• CBR 3 moulds
Relative density (hydrostatic)
•
• Sieve Analysis on Fine Aggregate (washed) •
Bitumen extraction
• Sieve Analysis on Coarse Aggregate
•
Bitumen extraction & grading
• Bulk density of aggregate
•
Marshall / Hubbard Field Stability Test (on
• Specific gravity & Absorption (coarse)
prepared sample)
• Asphaltic concrete mix design
•
Alphaltic concrete mix design
• Specific gravity & Absorption (fine)
•
Marshall / Hubbard Field Stability Test &
• Flakiness index / elongation index
preparation of 1 set of 3 samples (in lab)
• Aggregate crushing value or 10% fines
•
Field density
• Los Angeles Value
•
Plate bearing test
• Aggregate Impact Value
•
Deflection test
• Sand Equivalent
•
Core Taking (on both Concrete & Asphalt)
• Compressive Strength of Mortar Cube
•
Straight edge test
• Crushing Strength on Cubes & Cylinders
• Crushing Strength on Paving Blocks
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ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REPORT OF
THE DIRECTOR OF AUDIT
The Road Development Authority
Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2007
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
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REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF AUDIT TO THE
CHAIRPERSON OF THE ROAD DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
Report on the Financial Statements
I have audited the financial statement of the Road Development Authority which comprise the
balance sheet as of 30 June 2007, the income statement and cash flow statement for the year
then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes.
Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the keeping proper accounting records which disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Road Development Authority and
for the presentation of these financial statements in compliance with Road Development
Authority Act and the Statutory Bodies (Accounting and Audit) Act 1972. This responsibility
includes designing, implementing and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation
and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, selecting
and applying appropriate accounting policies and making accounting estimates that are
reasonable in the circumstances.
Auditor’s Responsibility
My responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on my audit. I
conducted my audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing. Those Standards
require that I plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An Audit includes examining, on a test
basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statements presentation. I believe that
my audit provides a reasonable basis for my opinion.
Opinion
In my opinion, the financial statements give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
Road Development Authority as of 30 June 2007, and of its income and expenditure and its
cash flows for the year then ended and comply with the Statutory Bodies (Accounts and Audit)
Act 1972.
(Dr R. JUGURNATH)
Director of Audit
National Audit Office
Level 14. Air Mauritius Centre
Port Louis
Republic of Mauritius
17 September 2008
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ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 JUNE 2007
Notes
2007
Rs
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property,plant and equipment
Investment
Deferred Asset
2006
Rs
Rs
3 11,549,150
4 30,000,000
5 229,320,825
12,990,112
30,000,000
328,349,509
270,869,975
Current assets
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
5,567,263
6 19,619,936
7 245,550,809
Total Assets
LIABILITIES
Accumulated Funds
Deferred Income
371,339,621
9,186,548
11,959,504
235,326,680
270,738,008
256,472,732
541,607,983
627,812,353
8 48,014,609
9 123,757,218
78,777,222
179,606,930
171,771,827
Non current liabilities
Long term borrowings
Total non-current liabilities
10 229,320,825
Current Liabilities
Trade and other payables
Total current liabilities
11 140,515,331
258,384,152
322,211,823
229,320,825
Total Liabilities
CHAIRMAN
ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Rs
322,211,823
47,216,378
140,515,331
47,216,378
541,607,983
627,812,353
OFFICER IN CHARGE
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INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
2007
2006
Rs
Rs
Income
Grants
12
25,868,939
46,064,136
Other Income
13
60,880,077
33,726,680
86,749,016
79,790,816
11,459,303
21,151,251
Expenditure
Tools & Materials
Operating Expenditure
14
63,950,022
24,344,448
Other Expenditure
15
10,392,974
27,823,560
85,802,299
73,319,259
946,717
6,471,557
31,709,330
15,873,645
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year
(30,762,613)
(9,402,088)
Transfer to Accumulated Fund
(30,762,613)
(9,402,088)
Operating Surplus/(Deficit)
Finance costs
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ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
2007
Rs
Cash Flows from Operating activities
Deficit for the year
Adjustments for depreciation
Interest expense
Interest income
Decrease in deferred asset
Decrease in inventories
Increase in trade and other receivables
Increase in trade and other payables
(30,762,613)
3,282,240
30,186,332
(19,070,235)
(16,364,276)
99,028,684
3,619,285
(7,198,185)
92,773,815
Cash generated from Operations
171,859,323
Interest paid
Net Cash from operating activities
(29,661,195)
Cash Flow from Investment Activities
Purchase of Property,Plant and Equipment
Interest received
Rs
142,198,128
(1,841,278)
18,607,989
16,766,711
Cash flow from financing activities
Deferred income
Long term borrowings
(55,849,712)
(92,890,998)
(148,740,710)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
10,224,129
235,326,680
245,550,809
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
1.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
As per the Road Development Authority Act 1998, the objects and duties of the Authority are:
(a)
to plan, design and supervise the construction of roads intended to be classified as
motorways and main roads;
(b)
to carry out or cause to be carried out the upgrading of motorways and main roads and
their routine and periodic maintenance;
(c)
to maintain existing bridges, tunnels and associated works on motorways and main
roads;
(d)
to plan, design and supervise the construction and reconstruction of bridges, tunnels
and associated works on motorways and main roads;
(e)
to advise the Minister on the formulation of a road development policy;
(f)
to advise the Minister on the management policy of roads;
(g)
to prepare and implement road development schemes;
(h)
to conduct and co-ordinate research and investigation on materials required for road
construction;
(i)
to control the display of advertisements along or visible from motorways and main
roads;
(j)
to regulate undertakers’ works in relation to motorways and main roads.
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ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
2.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a)
Basis of Accounting
The accounts are drawn up on the historical cost basis of accounting and in accordance
with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
(b)
Depreciation charge for year
Depreciation is provided on the straight line basis in order to write off the cost of tangible
fixed assets over their anticipated useful economic lives at the following annual rates:
(c)
Plant and Machinery
15%
Motor Vehicles
10%
Office Equipment
10%
Furniture and Fittings
10%
Computers
20%
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
(d)
Grants
Contribution received to finance other expenditures is recognised in the same period as
that in which expenditure is incurred.
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
Note 3
Property,Plant and Equipment
PLANT &
MACHINERY
Rs
MOTOR
VEHICLES
Rs
OFFICE
EQUIPMENT
Rs
FURNITURE COMPUTERS
& FITTINGS
Rs
Rs
TOTAL
10,780,132
5,119,445
1,807,344
1,818,222
2,535,689
22,060,832
1,311,609
-
139,674
51,290
338,705
1,841,278
12,091,741
5,119,445
1,947,018
1,869,512
2,874,394
23,902,110
Rs
Cost
At 01.07.06
Additions
At 30.06.07
Accumulated Depreciation
At 01.07.06
4,980,818
1,441,845
617,158
608,201
1,422,698
9,070,720
Depreciation Charge
1,813,761
511,945
194,702
186,953
574,879
3,282,240
6,794,579
1,953,790
811,860
795,154
1,997,577
12,352,960
At 30.06.07
5,297,162
3,165,655
1,135,158
1,074,358
876,817
11,549,150
At 30.06.06
5,799,314
3,677,600
1,190,186
1,210,021
1,112,991
12,990,112
For Year
At 30.06.07
Carrying Amount
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ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
4.
5.
6.
INVESTMENTS:Fixed Deposit Account
DEFERRED ASSET
South Eastern Highway Project
Infrastructure Works
TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
Contribution from STC
Car Loan
Interest Receivable
Payments in advance
7.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
8.
ACCUMULATED FUNDS
At 1 July 2006
Transfer from Income Statement
At 30 June 2007
9.
2006
Rs
30,000,000
229,320,825
229,320,825
117,558,522
210,790,987
328,349,509
16,989,774
835,630
1,789,643
4,889
19,619,936
9,533,707
1,070,838
1,327,397
27,562
11,959,504
245,550,809
235,326,680
78,777,222
(30,762,613)
48,014,609
DEFERRED INCOME
Contribution from STC
Contribution from Promoters
10.
2007
Rs
30,000,000
LONG TERM BORROWINGS
Loan from SBM Ltd
Loan from ADB
ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
108,799,899
14,957,319
123,757,218
168,860,980
10,745,950
179,606,930
229,320,825
229,320,825
204,653,301
117,558,522
322,211,823
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
2007
Rs
11. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
(a) Creditors for Infrastructure Works
(b) Deposits
(c) Other Deposits
(d) Other Creditors
(e) Creditors for Works under STC Funds
12. GRANTS
Financing of Other Expenditures
13. OTHER INCOME
Interest Receivable
Tender Fees
Laboratory Fees
Interest on car loan
Sub-Division of Land(Morcellement Fees)
Miscellaneous Income
Transfer from Deferred Income
14. OPERATING EXPENDITURE
Staff Cost
Depreciation
15. OTHER EXPENDITURE
Fees (Conference and Committees)
Advertisement
Cleaning Services(Maintenance Premises)
Repairs building
Security Services
Stationery
Printing
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2006
Rs
0
134,899,354
322,968
1,438,459
3,854,550
140,515,331
6,137,686
38,437,541
404,556
930,951
1,305,644
47,216,378
25,868,939
25,868,939
46,064,136
46,064,136
19,070,235
159,800
1,163,595
62,477
185,000
14,537,958
136,000
1,513,418
55,086
558,000
2,182,726
38,056,244
60,880,077
926,218
16,000,000
33,726,680
60,667,782
3,282,240
63,950,022
21,345,787
2,998,661
24,344,448
224,030
480,045
89,058
21,322
405,598
689,617
189,560
235,433
357,828
189,555
0
669,422
749,313
61,382
ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007
2007
Rs
Postage
Books and Periodicals
Newspapers and magazines
Electricity
Telephone
Water
Repairs/maintenance office equipment
Repairs/maintenance plant & machinery
Overseas travelling
Miscellaneous
Gas
Motor vehicle expenses
Insurance
Transport
Rent
Legal fees
Audit fees
Contribution to international organisations
Contribution to other organisations
2006
Rs
98,396
6,606
84,752
389,928
730,432
32,744
213,087
81,442
75,606
39,084
815
3,578,347
132,464
0
2,289,938
247,250
175,000
117,853
0
10,392,974
42,879
25,825
55,538
413,727
841,362
20,266
146,553
62,108
85,729
26,522
250
2,779,638
0
900
2,418,174
155,250
125,000
98,175
18,262,731
27,823,560
1,483,905
39,093
21,205,782
8,980,550
31,709,330
1,520,770
12,210
11,428,036
2,912,629
15,873,645
16. FINANCE COSTS
Commitment Fees on ADB Loan
Bank Charges
Interest on SBM Loan
Interest on ADB Loan
ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
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ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
2nd & 3rd Floor, Jhugroo Building
St. Paul Road
Vacoas