THE WELFARE DEPARTMENT
The Welfare Department provides various services to the citizens of the Town of Curepipe especially in the field of education, socio-cultural, sports and leisure/ recreational.
The Welfare Department is also responsible for the running of gymnasiums, social halls, kindergarten, football grounds, children playgrounds and mini soccer pitches.
The department also organizes religious celebrations, exhibitions, and social gatherings usually in collaboration with registered socio – cultural organizations/associations/ sports federations, and different Ministries and NGOs.
Education
The Municipal Council operates a kindergarten free of charge for pupils aged three to five years old residing within the Township.
Criteria for admission:
- • The child should be three years old and should be a resident of Curepipe
- • The Municipal kindergarten is free of charge.
- • Admission is carried out throughout the year.
Municipal Infrastructures
The following Municipal infrastructures are under the purview of the Welfare Department:
- Municipal Town Hall, Queen Elizabeth II Avenue, Curepipe
- Municipal Social Halls / Multi-Purpose Complexes:
Franco Balteau Multi-Purpose Complex, Mangalkhan
Jaynarain Roy Multi-Purpose Complex, Charles Regnaud, Eau Coulée
Dame Rosina Henrisson Multi-Purpose Complex, Les Casernes
Rishi Nagar Multi-Purpose Complex, Engrais Martial
Camp Pierrot Municipal Centre, Camp Pierrot
The Clubhouse, Les Casernes – Actually closed - Football Grounds at:
Les Casernes, Robinson (with cloakroom), Residence Mangalkhan (with cloakroom), Residence Malherbes, Commerson / La Croix, Engrais Cathan, Eau Coulee, Wooton, Residence Atlee, Residence L’Oiseau (with cloakroom), Sir Winston Churchill (with cloakroom) (Vélodrome) and Allee Brillant - Mini Soccer Pitches at:
Lapeyrousse (with cloakroom), Residence Mangalkhan, Dr James Burty David (yard of the gymnasium), Commerson/La Croix, Labrasserie and Allée Brillant - Basketball Pitches Cum Volleyball Pitches at:
Les Casernes, Residence Mangalkhan, Residence Malherbes, Wooton, Residence Atlee, Residence L’Oiseau, Lapeyrouse and Les Preverts Sports Complex - Gymnasiums at:
Dr James Burty David Municipal Gymansium and Rishi Nagar Mini Gymnasium, Engrais Martial - Children Playgrounds at:
Club House, Les Casernes, Robinson, ResidenceMangalkhan, Residence Malherbes, Commerson / La Croix, Residence Joachim, Dame Rosina Henrisson, Engrais Cathan, Eau Coulee, Wooton, Residence St Luc, Camp Le Juge, Sadally, Residence Atlee, Queen Elizabeth, La Brasserie, SSR garden and AlléeBrillant - Petanque Pitches at:
Les Casernes, Robinson, ResidenceMangalkhan, Residence Malherbes, Commerson / La Croix, Dame Rosina Henrisson, Wooton, Residence St Luc, Sadally, Residence Atlee, La Brasserie, Engrais Cathan, Eau Coulée, Residence L’Oiseau, Residence Joachim, Dr James Burty David Gymnasium (Yard) and Rishi Nagar (Yard), Lapeyrouse - Malherbes Pre – Primary School – actually temporarily located at the Carnejie Library
Fees for Use of Municipal Infrastructures
- Rental of Municipal Multi-Purpose Complexes
– Rs 150/hr/per court – For residents of Curepipe
Proof of address and ID Card to be produced for registration purposes
Booking of Badminton courts are effected on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Rental of Badminton Courts at the Dr James Burty David Gymnasium
SN
Social Hall
Refundable Deposit (Rs)
Rental Fees (Rs)
Remarks
1
FrancoBalteau Multi- PurposeComplex, Mangalkhan
1,000
10,000
Hall is being put at the disposal of applicants from noon to 22h00
2
Jaynarain Roy Multi-Purpose Complex,
Charles Regnaud
1,000
3,000
1
Rishi NagarMulti-Purpose Complex,
Engrais Martial
1,000
2,500
Police assistance to be sought and paid at the Curepipe Police Station for any booking of a municipal hall
- Rental of Town Hall
SN
Activity
Refundable Deposit
Rental Fees
Overtime Fees
1
Wedding, Engagement, Reception, Birthday party – Weekdays and Saturdays
Rs10,000
09:00 – 18:00: Rs25,000
09:00 – 22:00: Rs40,000
2
Wedding, Engagement, Reception, Birthday party – Sundays
Rs10,000
09:00 – 18:00: Rs25,000
09:00 – 22:00: Rs40,000
Rs300 per hour
Rs300 per hour
3
Organization of “Bal” & “Soiree Dansante”
Rs10,000
09:00 – 18:00: Rs25,000
09:00 – 22:00: Rs40,000
4
Fund raising – Activity with paid entry
Rs10,000
Rs4,000 per hour
5
Fund raising – Activity without paid entry
Rs10,000
Proposed Rs 2,000 per hour
6
Fund raising
– For medical treatment (for inhabitants of Curepipe)
Rs10,000
Free of charge
7
Fund raising
– For medical treatment or natural calamities outside the jurisdiction of Curepipe
Rs10,000
Rs 4,000 per hour
8
Socio Cultural Organization
– In Collaboration withThe Council
Rs10,000
Free of charge
9
Socio Cultural Organization
– Without Collaboration
Rs10,000
3,000 per hour for a minimum of 3 hours + Overtime cost during weekend
10
Associations/Clubs
SCA/Regional Sports Clubs
– Registered & affiliated with the Council
Rs10,000
4000 per hour for a minimum of 3 hours
11
Associations/Clubs
SCA/Regional Sports Clubs
– Not registered
Rs10,000
Council to decide
12
NGO of the Town
Rs10,000
Free of charge
To be granted only once per annum Rs 4,000 per hour upon next request
13
NGO working for people with disabilities
Rs10,000
Free of charge
To be granted only once per annum Rs 4,000 per hour upon next request
14
Talk/Debate/Conference/Meetings
Weekdays and weekends/public holiday
Rs10,000
4,000 per hour
15
Political gatherings
Rs4,000
Free of charge
To be granted only once per annum to registered political parties Rs 4,000 per hour upon next request
16
Centenarians outside the jurisdiction of Curepipe
Rs10,000
Payment of 50% of rental fees
Police assistance to be sought and paid at the Curepipe Police Station for any booking of the Town Hall
- Rental of Sir Winston Churchill Football Ground (Velodrome)
(Subject to approval of appropriate committee)
– Rs 150/hr/per court – For residents of Curepipe
Proof of address and ID Card to be produced for registration purposes
Booking of Badminton courts are effected on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
| SN | Social Hall | Refundable Deposit (Rs) | Rental Fees (Rs) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FrancoBalteau Multi- PurposeComplex, Mangalkhan | 1,000 | 10,000 | Hall is being put at the disposal of applicants from noon to 22h00 |
| 2 | Jaynarain Roy Multi-Purpose Complex, Charles Regnaud |
1,000 | 3,000 | |
| 1 | Rishi NagarMulti-Purpose Complex, Engrais Martial |
1,000 | 2,500 |
Police assistance to be sought and paid at the Curepipe Police Station for any booking of a municipal hall
| SN | Activity | Refundable Deposit | Rental Fees | Overtime Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wedding, Engagement, Reception, Birthday party – Weekdays and Saturdays | Rs10,000 |
09:00 – 18:00: Rs25,000
09:00 – 22:00: Rs40,000
|
|
| 2 | Wedding, Engagement, Reception, Birthday party – Sundays | Rs10,000 |
09:00 – 18:00: Rs25,000
09:00 – 22:00: Rs40,000
|
Rs300 per hour
Rs300 per hour
|
| 3 | Organization of “Bal” & “Soiree Dansante” | Rs10,000 |
09:00 – 18:00: Rs25,000
09:00 – 22:00: Rs40,000
|
|
| 4 | Fund raising – Activity with paid entry | Rs10,000 | Rs4,000 per hour | |
| 5 | Fund raising – Activity without paid entry | Rs10,000 | Proposed Rs 2,000 per hour | |
| 6 | Fund raising – For medical treatment (for inhabitants of Curepipe) |
Rs10,000 | Free of charge | |
| 7 | Fund raising – For medical treatment or natural calamities outside the jurisdiction of Curepipe |
Rs10,000 | Rs 4,000 per hour | |
| 8 | Socio Cultural Organization – In Collaboration withThe Council |
Rs10,000 | Free of charge | |
| 9 | Socio Cultural Organization – Without Collaboration |
Rs10,000 | 3,000 per hour for a minimum of 3 hours + Overtime cost during weekend | |
| 10 | Associations/Clubs SCA/Regional Sports Clubs – Registered & affiliated with the Council |
Rs10,000 | 4000 per hour for a minimum of 3 hours | |
| 11 | Associations/Clubs SCA/Regional Sports Clubs – Not registered |
Rs10,000 | Council to decide | |
| 12 | NGO of the Town | Rs10,000 | Free of charge To be granted only once per annum Rs 4,000 per hour upon next request |
|
| 13 | NGO working for people with disabilities | Rs10,000 | Free of charge To be granted only once per annum Rs 4,000 per hour upon next request |
|
| 14 | Talk/Debate/Conference/Meetings Weekdays and weekends/public holiday |
Rs10,000 | 4,000 per hour | |
| 15 | Political gatherings | Rs4,000 | Free of charge To be granted only once per annum to registered political parties Rs 4,000 per hour upon next request |
|
| 16 | Centenarians outside the jurisdiction of Curepipe | Rs10,000 | Payment of 50% of rental fees |
Police assistance to be sought and paid at the Curepipe Police Station for any booking of the Town Hall
(Subject to approval of appropriate committee)
Key contact information
Officers of the Welfare Department may be contacted on 5441 8958 during working hours for any information/ assistance.
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF CUREPIPE
- • Address: Queen Elizabeth II Avenue Curepipe
- • Phone No.: (230) 675 4041/42
- • Fax No.: (230) 676 5054/676 5058
