The government invested over $12 million through development projects from 2016 to 2017 in Kadavu.
This was highlighted by the Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama while opening the 2017 Kadavu Government Roadshow.
He says in the new budget, government will be investing over $14 million through the Water Authority of Fiji to fund 14 water projects in Kadavu to be implemented in the next financial year.
The Prime Minister says they are also in the process of constructing a 4.9 kilometre Yawe district road and a 9.7km Nabukelevu-I-Ra road.
Bainimarama says more than 3,000 people will benefit from this road and farmers will also be assured that their transportation to the markets will be much faster and cheaper.
He says the government is aware of the economic potential in Kadavu and it will undertake every effort in implementing infrastructure projects to ensure encourage growth.
Prime Minister Bainimarama is touring the island of Kadavu where he is officiating at several government projects including those projects that are designed to improve the quality of education.
He will be officiating at the commissioning of water project and solar home systems in Muani village today.
He will then open the new computer lab, solar system and provide a 75hp outboard engine to Richmond High School later today.
