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Wakanisila Settlement pleads with Government to consider infrastructure upgrade within the area

Wakanisila Settlement pleads with Government to consider infrastructure upgrade within the area

By Mosese Raqio
27/02/2024
Source: Ministry of Finance

Residents of Wakanisila Settlement in the Kalabu area have pleaded to the Government to consider infrastructure upgrades.

During the Ministry of Finance, Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics nationwide public consultation on the new National Development Plan, the residents say the infrastructure includes road maintenance, upgrade of community halls, adequate bus services, construction of bus shelters, upgrade of bridges, upgrade of sporting facilities and formalization of the informal settlement.

They have also raised concerns about traffic being a major issue raised by the residents of Kalabu and Saioni Methodist areas.

The residents have also pleaded with the Government to ensure health services are provided 24 hours, particularly dental services and affordable morgue services given the high population in area.

Some other concerns that were raised were the need for adequate sporting facilities which will enable Fiji to combat high NCD rates, increase in community policing, bus and back-to-school subsidy, and government pension.

The Ministry of Finance, Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics continue their public consultations today.

Central Division (4 meetings) • Nayavu Village Hall - 10.00am to 12.00pm • Korovou Police Bure - 10.00am to 12.00pm • Ucunivanua Village Hall - 2.00pm to 4.00pm • Waidalice District School - 4.00pm to 6.00pm

Western Division (5 meetings) • Ba Market - 10.00am to 12.00pm • Votua Village - 1.00pm to 3.00pm • Natanuku Village - 4.00pm to 5.00pm • Nailaga Village - 5.00pm to 6.00pm • Varavu Village - 6.00pm to 7.00pm

Northern Division (4 meetings) • Nayarabale Village Hall - 10.00am to 12.00pm • Vunivutu Village Hall - 10.00am to 12.00pm • Vuo Village Hall - 2.00pm to 4.00pm • Naleba Primary School - 2.00pm to 4.00pm

Eastern Division - Kadavu (3 meetings) • Daviqele Village - 10.00am • Kadavu Koro - 10.00am • Soso – 3.00pm

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