Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, accompanied by Fiji’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Robert Lee, is on a two-day visit to the Northern Division to review the proposed road upgrades under the Vanua Levu Road Upgrade Project.

This initiative is funded through a grant from the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) under the People’s Republic of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

The Vanua Levu Road Upgrade Project, with an estimated budget of FJD $300 million, is set to be a cornerstone initiative of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Fiji.

Prime Minister Rabuka highlighted the importance of incorporating local input into the project to ensure that the roadworks not only enhance connectivity but also generate local employment opportunities during the construction phase.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:

𝟏𝟓 𝐤𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐮 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 (𝐁𝐮𝐚) 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐨

𝟑𝟓 𝐤𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐨𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐮 – 𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐮 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝

The Fiji Roads Manager North Mr Delana Rabalaka was also part of the tour, providing further insights into the technical and logistical aspects of the project.

The delegation also attended a briefing led by Provincial Administrator Savusavu, Mr. Jovesa Naqarikau, at the Provincial Administrator’s Office in Savusavu.

The briefing outlined the region’s economic potential, which is expected to benefit greatly from the improved road infrastructure.

Ambassador Lee expressed his satisfaction with the project, emphasizing its role in strengthening infrastructure and promoting regional growth.

He further added that the upgraded roads are expected to boost key sectors such as tourism and renewable energy projects, including hydro-power, while enhancing access and connectivity for rural communities.

(Source: Fiji Government)