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All major developments that are in excess of $1 million will be expedited in Suva - Kumar

All major developments that are in excess of $1 million will be expedited in Suva - Kumar

By Dhanjay Deo
10/09/2020
Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar.

Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar says they will ensure delays in approvals is a thing of the past and confirms all major developments that are in excess of $1 million will be expedited in Suva.

Kumar says once approval is given, immediate notification will be made from Suva to developers across the country.

She says three major developments were expedited in this way last week where they ensured that developers continue with their projects.

Speaking to members of the Ba Chamber of Commerce today, Kumar says for too long, unnecessary bureaucracy and slow processing times were affecting building developments, sub-divisions and zoning approvals that are needed to facilitate economic development.

Kumar is currently touring the Western Division and having consultations with Special Administrators, ratepayers, market vendors and taxi owners on improving service delivery.

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