The government has set up a plan to increase the number of ice plants constructed around the country in 2017/2018 to protect the livelihoods of communities that rely on fishing.
$340,000 is allocated for the upgrading of the Lekutu Fisheries Station to a Rural Fisheries Service Centre.
The new upgrade will include a cold storage and fishing area facility and a fibre glass boat.
$440,000 is allocated for the replacement of the ice machine at the Wainibokasi Ice Plant.
Funds have also been allocated for the Construction of the Cicia Ice Plant.
$852,930 has been given for preparatory works that will include site levelling, construction of an office building, staff quarters and installation of a solar system.
The same amount has also been set aside for the construction of the Moala Ice Plant.
