Vacoas-Phoenix

Vacoas-Phoenix is one of the main municipalities of Mauritius’ central urban corridor, where residential districts, commercial centres and transport routes form a largely continuous built-up area between Curepipe and Port Louis. Its contemporary structure is increasingly organised around high-capacity public transport.

The Metro Express places Phoenix and Vacoas on the principal light-rail corridor, while national plans identify Vacoas as a major interchange for an urban terminal combining transport with shops, offices and other uses. Government planning documents also maintain an Outline Planning Scheme for the municipal area, linking redevelopment to land-use controls. The city therefore illustrates a shift from road-oriented suburban growth toward denser, transit-focused centres, with interchange sites becoming catalysts for public-realm and mixed-use investment.