Thousands of Fijians in rural communities will benefit from infrastructure that will assist in making their lives easier and increasing accessibility.
This follows the signing of contracts between the Office of the Prime Minister and three local contractors in Suva.
The contracts were signed with Savusavu Hire Services Ltd, Republic of the Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Engineers Regiment and Mataisau Engineering Civil Supplies and Construction.
While signing the agreements, Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister's Office, Yogesh Karan says the requests were made by communities during the Prime Minister's visits.
A total of seven projects will be undertaken by the three contractors.
Savusavu Hire Services Ltd will work on a 7‑classroom block at Dama District School at a cost of $89,380 and a 2‑classroom block at Vaturova Koroalau High School costing $230,208.
The RFMF Engineers Regiment will construct two staff quarters at Ratu Ilaisa Memorial School at a cost of $205,449, a kindergarten and two staff quarters at Nasamila District School worth $209,024.89 and the construction of a footpath for 11‑year‑old Naomi Lewakita costing $$6,447.68.
Mataisau Engineering Civil Supplies and Construction have been granted $49,700 for the extension of a house for 73‑year‑old semi‑paralyzed villager, Elia Nasonisoni and $49,500 for the extension of 89‑year‑old war veteran, Ilimo Tama's house.
The projects will be funded through the Prime Minister's Small Grants Scheme.
