Multi-Purpose Complex inaugurated at Quartier Shell Roche Bois

A Multi-Purpose Complex, constructed to the tune of Rs 17 million, was inaugurated yesterday at Quartier Shell, Roche Bois, with the aim of providing residents with improved recreational and community facilities.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Minister of Housing and Lands, Mr Shakeel Ahmed Yousuf Abdul Razack Mohamed; the Minister of Industry, SME and Cooperatives, Mr Sayed Muhammad Aadil Ameer Meea; the Minister of Local Government, Mr Ranjiv Woochit; the Junior Minister of Local Government, Mr Mohammad Fawzi Allymun; the Deputy Chairman of Committees, Mr Mohamed Ehsan Juman; the Lord Mayor of Port-Louis, Mrs Marie Cristelle Pondard as well as other personalities.

In his address, Minister Mohamed underlined the importance of providing adequate infrastructure and facilities for young people, particularly to encourage their participation in sports and recreational activities. He noted that the new complex will offer residents of all ages a dedicated space for a range of activities and will also feature a synthetic football ground.

Addressing the issue of squatters in Roche Bois, Mr Mohamed reaffirmed his Ministry’s commitment to ensuring that affected families have access to decent housing and can live in dignity, while improving living conditions for current and future generations.

He also outlined several projects planned for Roche Bois to further enhance the residents’ quality of life. These include an endemic garden, SME stalls, parking facilities and kiosks for artists, among other initiatives.

Minister Mohamed further referred to plans for the relocation of the Roche Bois Police Station and the completion of the community health centre, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen public services and facilities in the area.

For his part, Minister Ameer Meea appealed to the residents to make full use of the new complex and the facilities provided. He also highlighted the support extended by the Government of India under the Special Economic Package, which will contribute to the upgrading of the Mamade Elahee Stadium in Cité Martial and the Kaya Stadium in Roche Bois.

According to the Lord Mayor, the new complex will provide the inhabitants with a suitable venue for organising a variety of activities, including weddings, birthday celebrations and community gatherings. She added that discussions are underway regarding the installation of a mini-soccer pitch and a municipal crèche at the complex with the aim of further enhancing the facilities available to the residents.

21 August 2026

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