A coordinated development area (ZAC) project in Mayotte, covering 126 hectares, is currently undergoing a public consultation period from October 12 to November 10. The ZAC includes 2,550 housing units, a university campus, commercial facilities, public amenities, and a new road connecting the towns of Coconi and Ouangani. The project is supported by the Public Establishment for Reconstruction and Development of Mayotte (EPRD) and has already received approval from the Ouangani commune, the Centre-West Commune Council (3CO), and the EPRD board of directors. The prefect will make a final decision on the ZAC’s creation after reviewing public input and contributions. This step follows a public inquiry conducted in March 2025 regarding the project’s declaration of public utility, which was finalized on April 30 of the same year. This declaration allows the developer to use legal expropriation to acquire land, in addition to voluntary purchases. The current consultation, starting in October, focuses on the creation of the development area itself. The ZAC is located between the towns of Coconi, Hapandzo, Barakani, and Ouangani. It includes 750 housing units intended for students, with the university campus planned for the southern part of the area, alongside an arena. The rest of the ZAC will house commercial facilities, school groups, public amenities, and spaces for economic activities. A new road connecting Coconi to Ouangani will also be built to support the development of this region. The preliminary project estimates the cost of identified works at this stage to be 81.1 million euros before taxes. This includes various operations managed by different project managers, such as ZAC-specific development, infrastructure networks, campus roads, and part of the new road. Approximately 60.6 million euros before taxes are allocated to works under the supervision of the EPRD. These figures may change as studies and financial decisions progress, and they currently exclude the cost of building all housing units and facilities. The arrival of thousands of new residents and students raises concerns about water supply. The ZAC is expected to require approximately 1,650 cubic meters of water per day. A new reservoir is being planned on the heights of Ouangani, supported by the LEMA (Local Environmental and Agricultural Management Agency), to supply both the village and the future ZAC. A capacity of 3,000 cubic meters is currently under discussion, but the final size will depend on the overall needs of the commune. The financing for this reservoir is still being negotiated between the LEMA and the EPRD. Part of the ZAC is also located within the water supply area of Coconi 1 well. Exchanges with the Regional Health Agency and a hydrogeologist have identified several points of caution, including risks related to rainwater, underground networks, and pollution. A specific opinion will be requested once the project is more advanced. Sanitation is another key concern. The ZAC is expected to generate wastewater equivalent to that of 9,200 residents. The project plans to connect to the Central wastewater treatment plant, which is currently sized for 11,250 residents and can be expanded to accommodate up to 34,000. However, studies predict a risk of saturation between 2032 and 2035. Therefore, an increase in the plant’s capacity must be planned alongside the gradual arrival of residents. The schedule, funding, and methods for this expansion are still to be determined with the LEMA. Of the 126 hectares in the ZAC, 121 are currently agricultural land or nearly 90 micro-farms. Some of this agricultural activity will be preserved within the future neighborhood. The latest project status includes 17 hectares for 19 urban farms, 100 family gardens on two hectares, and 11 hectares of agroforestry edges. For declared farmers, the EPRD plans to reconfigure certain plots or offer relocation to an urban farm within the ZAC. Nineteen declared farmers in 2025 would be maintained on the site, while two others would not, a balance that may still change. The conditions for access to water, electricity, and land plots remain to be specified. These issues, along with those related to water, transport, and the environment, are included in the dossier now subject to public participation. All documents will be available for consultation for a month, and observations can be sent until November 10 to the email address: zac.coconi@eprdm.fr.