Dear Editor,
As the Member of Parliament responsible for Region Three, I cannot sit idly by while Minister Zulfikar Mustapha’s mismanagement of vital pump station projects threatens the well-being of our constituents. It is my duty to hold the Minister accountable for his neglect and incompetence. Region Three was promised five pump stations under construction, yet the Minister’s actions—or lack thereof—speak volumes. While he made a show of visiting the Canal No. 1 pump station, conveniently ignoring its neighbouring A-Line station and Pouderyoen Pump Stations, the truth is clear: projects across the region languish in a state of abandonment and disrepair.
Take, for instance, the A-Line Pump Station, awarded to Civcon Engineering Contractors for $717M is at a standstill. Despite significant disbursements, only a paltry 10% of the project has been completed. Similarly, the Pouderyoen Pump Station, awarded to Spectre Con-struction, lies dormant, with little progress to show for the hefty investment of $981M. Meanwhile, the Meten-Meer Zorg Pump Station, entrusted to Satar Mohamed & Son Construction at a cost of $868M, remains untouched—a testament to the Minister’s failure to deliver on his promises.
The infamous Belle Vue Pump Station recently began with a small machine on site and a small amount of excavation work done, but what about the others? Where is the Minister’s accountability for the stalled projects that plague our region? I demand answers. What is the update on the other pump stations in Region Three? The Minister’s evasion of his duty to provide a detailed PSIP update to the National Assembly speaks volumes. It is clear that he prioritizes political posturing over the well-being of our constituents. I will not rest until Minister Mustapha is held accountable for his actions—or lack thereof. The people of Region Three deserve better than broken promises and abandoned projects. It’s time for the Minister to deliver real results or step aside for someone who will.
Sincerely,
Ganesh Mahipaul, M.P.
