Minister Mohamed calls for public-private partnership to support Roche-Bois development

The Minister of Housing and Lands, Mr Shakeel Mohamed, has called for stronger public-private partnerships to support the development and upgrading of Roche Bois and neighbouring communities, with a focus on improving recreational facilities for residents.

He made the statement during a press conference in Ebene this morning, following consultations with two Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) aimed at mobilising stakeholders around a common development initiative for the region.

A video presentation prepared by Officers of the Ministry was screened during the meeting outlining the proposed plan and measures envisaged to upgrade the locality. Estimated at approximately Rs 100 million, the proposed project includes the upgrading of Kaya Stadium, as well as the development of a food court, amphitheatre, recreational playground, running track and endemic garden.

Minister Mohamed stressed that the successful implementation of the project will require concerted from Government, private companies, NGOs and other stakeholders. He also encouraged private companies and NGOs to contribute to the private sector and NGOs to support its financing and implementation, with the Ministry of Housing and Lands acting as the coordinating secretariat.

He urged the private sector to support community development initiatives in Roche-Bois, Cité Shell and Baie-du-Tombeau, particularly through CSR funding, and encouraged companies operating in the port sector to strengthen their contribution to neighbouring communities.

Highlighting that more than 130 licensed companies operate in the port area, across sectors including energy, gas, petroleum, construction and commerce, the Minister invited these companies, as well as other private-sector partners, to support the financing and implementation of the proposed development project.

Minister Mohamed highlighted the important role that NGOs will play in the initiative and indicated that appropriate measures would be taken to rehouse and regularise residents where necessary, including the relocation of squatters. He also appealed for the support and generosity of the Mauritian public in contributing to these efforts.

Minister Mohamed also held discussions with Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône on the welfare of residents of the locality highlighting the need for greater efforts to uplift and upgrade Roche Bois.

06 October 2026

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