Since 2001, we have worked closely with the Organisation Fraternelle de Malherbes. a local organisation set up in 1968 in answer to the social needs of the people of the ‘Cité’ with the objectives of self help for the community, the development of cultural, social, and sporting activities, and the improvement of the quality of life for the people of the locality.
In February 2003, at a joint meeting of OMAT and Organisation Fraternelle, it was decided that OMAT would take the lead to get the project off the ground. Through Mr Bernard Perrine, an architect from Beau Bassin, Planning Permission was finally given by the
Laying of the first stone
On Saturday, 28th May 2005, Paul Raymond Bérenger, the then Prime Minister of
On 19th December 2007, the document for the lease on the
Malherbes was signed. On Friday 13th June 2008, our organisation in
OMAT (
of 986.34m2 at Cité Malherbes Housing Estates in Curepipe.
Plans were submitted to the Ministry of Housing, Land, and Town Country Planning in the name of OMAT (

Central Electricity Board and the Central Water Authority and on 30th January 2009, We submitted the plans to the
As any person involved in construction work will tell you, it is not always easy going. As soon as money is involved, the problems start. Notice was served on the builder and new selection process for another builder is in place and we hope that work can continue on the project soon. Coordination and communication with people in Mauritius can be slow and painful as well. On the positive side, we are increasing our supporters base. An association involved in the education field has joined OMAT (
Nicaise Sylvain, who has been actively involved with the project since its inception, is emigrating to Canada in March 2010. We wish him full success in his endeavours. It is hoped that he will continue to help the organisation.
Any advice, views, and help from Mauritians everywhere are welcome.