The Ministry of Public Works is launching a significant $40 million water infrastructure project set for 2025, aimed at resolving ongoing water supply challenges in various parts of the Suva region. Minister Ro Filipe Tuisawau announced that the elevated Princess Road water project has already been tendered and evaluated, pending the final decision from the board in the coming days.
This ambitious project is expected to take approximately 18 months to complete, promising to enhance water supply distribution to the elevated areas of Suva, including Colo-i-Suva, Khalsa, Tacirua, and Tamavua. Tuisawau detailed that it consists of a new 1.43-kilometer gravity pipeline running from Sawani Junction to the pump station at Buresasa, strategically situated between Waimanu Junction and Colo-i-Suva.
Additionally, the project will involve constructing the pump station at Buresasa, a rising main pipeline stretching 5.27 kilometers from the new pump station to the Colo-i-Suva reservoir, which will include a state-of-the-art 2×5 megalitre steel tank reservoir. This new infrastructure will facilitate a shift from a pumping system to a gravity-based system, greatly improving the resilience of the water supply, particularly during high turbidity events, which have posed challenges for the existing Tamavua Water Treatment Plant.
This initiative heralds a positive change for the communities in the Suva area, as it promises a reliable and consistent water supply that is crucial for the residents’ quality of life. As the project progresses, it will not only address immediate needs but also lay the foundation for long-term infrastructure resilience in the region.
In summary, the $40 million water project represents both a significant investment in Suva’s infrastructure and a commitment to improving essential services for its communities, paving the way for a more sustainable future.
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