Fijivillage
NEWS SPORTS IN DEPTH
2 April, 2026, 6:30 pm
Central - 26°C Rain
2 April, 2026, 6:30 pm Central - 26°C Rain

$500 million allocated to upgrade road network, provide safe drinking water and electricity to Fijians

$500 million allocated to upgrade road network, provide safe drinking water and electricity to Fijians

By Semi Turaga
17/07/2021
[Image: File Photo]

The Government says $500 million in the 2021-2022 National Budget will go towards upgrading, modernising, and expanding the road network and the provision of clean and safe drinking water and electricity.

$272 million is provided for the Fiji Roads Authority, $195 million to the Water Authority of Fiji and $26.6 million to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Meteorological Services.

This also includes over $11 million for grid extension and house wiring and rehabilitation of diesel schemes for communities that have been relocated to protect them from the rising seas.

Energy Fiji Limited will now be responsible for back to back work including grid extension and house wiring to make the process more efficient.

FEATURE NEWS
GCC wants 'Fijian' name to be reserved for iTaukei and GCC to be appointing authority for President and VP
The Great Council of Chiefs has made a number of recommendations in its submission to amend the 2013 Constitution which includes that the GCC is to b...
30 minutes ago
LATEST NEWS
JSC exploring options regarding FICAC Commissioner position
As the Judicial Services Commission’s recommendation to the President regarding the FICAC Commissioner position is still on hold until it considers ...
14 minutes ago

Whippy remanded for alleged trespassing at Govt Building
Justin Whippy, who is charged with one count of trespassing at the Government Building, has been remanded in custody. He appeared before Magistrate ...
1 hour ago

Suva Grammar students urged to lead fight against waste as recycling programme rolls out
Students at Suva Grammar School are being urged to take responsibility for keeping their school and environment clean as part of efforts to address ...
2 hours ago

Rishikul Sanatan College donates $1,350 for children living with cancer
Rishikul Sanatan College has donated $1,350 to support the Communications Fiji Foundation appeal for children living with cancer.In an interview with ...
2 hours ago

Temporary traffic disruptions expected in Sigatoka Town due to FRA works
Vehicles travelling through Sigatoka Town are being advised to expect temporary disruptions as the Fiji Roads Authority carries out scheduled road ...
2 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH

Fiji Sports Council Saga: Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals
I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...
27 days ago

TOP