Africa Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Africa Water, Sanitation Jan -Feb 2014 Vol.10 No1 | Page 31

Water Supply

Mauritius: Government Programme 2015-2019 - Ensuring a Proper
Domestic Water Supply, Electricity Production and Distribution

Press Release
Government Programme
2015-2019 spells out
the major reforms
to be brought to the
public utilities sector,
especially in relation to
domestic water supply,
electricity production and
distribution as well as waste
management. Addressing
the long standing problem
of water supply in the
country remains a priority.
Various measures have
been defined in that
There are not enough dams to collect water in Mauritius, and most of the rainwater runs into the sea. Credit: Nasseem
respect for the wellAckbarally/IPS
being of the population.
The most prominent
As for the energy sector, which is considered as the engine
are the mobilisation of the water resources as well as
for economic development, Government will ensure on a
infrastructure including the renewal and replacement of
continuous basis the supply of electricity which is essential
pipes to reduce water loss and ensure a year round water
for the economy and the population at large.
supply.
The measures include: the Power Sector Expansion Plan
The Bagatelle Dam will be also completed within a year
and a new dam will be constructed at Rivière des Anguilles
to im