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Water Reserves: Rivière-des-Anguilles Dam Targeted for 2029

Construction of the Rivière-des-Anguilles Dam is set to begin by the end of 2025, marking a major step after years of delays. The project, first announced in 2010, aims to secure drinking water for about 40,000 residents in southwestern Mauritius until 2050.
The government has committed to completing the dam within four years, with the goal of starting operations by 2029.
The project is financed by multiple international partners, including India, China, Japan, the French Development Agency (AFD), the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), and the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID).
The dam will cover a 170-hectare basin and supply water to several localities, including Tamarin, Case-Noyale, La Gaulette, Baie-du-Cap, and about fifteen other communities in the southwest.

Its main purpose is to provide a stable and secure water supply for around 40,000 consumers, addressing current needs and future demands up to 2050.
Funding has been secured through various means, including government-backed bonds like Treasury bills, along with a significant loan of Rs 1.3 billion from China specifically for the dam’s construction.
However, before work can officially start, Mauritian authorities need to obtain a “no objection” notice from the donors, confirming compliance with their procedures.
This approval is essential to proceed with the bidding process and launch construction.
The project represents Mauritius’ long-term investment in sustainable infrastructure, tackling challenges posed by population growth and climate change.
Once completed in 2029, the dam will provide a reliable, long-term solution for regional water security.
Source: Defi Media