The government has launched a request for Proposals for the development and operation of a Modern Urban Terminal at Quatre Bornes. In this connection and on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Mauritius, the Ministry of Local Government and Disaster Risk Management is inviting proposals from promoters having the necessary experience, expertise and resources for the development and operation of a modern Urban Terminal at Quatre Bornes.
The implementation of the Metro Express Project has given rise to opportunities for the redevelopment of a strategic area in the town centre, including the market, fair, food court and a contiguous Municipal property (Newton House) into a modern urban terminal.
The highlight of the project is the creation of a glassed-in, green-lined walkway over Route St. Jean to connect the subway station to the fairgrounds. The walkway will lead visitors to a commercial site for a distance of approximately 200 meters. In addition to renovating the bazaar below, the developer will be responsible for building a parking lot for 1,400 vehicles. The Newton House, located across the street from the fair, was included in the tender document.
As a major transport interchange at this most strategic part of the town centre, the Quatre Bornes Urban Terminal is expected to be an iconic development accommodating a mixed-use development. This project would contribute to the revitalization of the town centre, enhance the town centre image and identity by introducing high standards of building design and improvements to the public realm, facilities for pedestrians, cyclists and the disabled thus enabling a more efficient use of state lands, seamless public transport facilities and highway infrastructure.
The Government of the Republic of Mauritius wishes to induce active private sector participation and mobilise private investment in such national infrastructure development projects with a view to modernising the economy and fuelling creation of employment, while promoting social integration in the mainstream economy.
The Government of the Republic of Mauritius and the Municipal Council of Quatre Bornes will put at the disposal of the selected promoter the land on lease on such terms and conditions as defined in the Request for Proposals document.
