Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has launched three significant projects at the Fiji Ports Terminal Limited aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, sustainability, and border security at Lautoka port.
During the announcement made yesterday, Rabuka emphasized that these initiatives are part of the government’s broader strategy to improve critical infrastructure in support of sustainable economic growth.
The projects include maintenance dredging over an area of 63,624 square meters to ensure that Lautoka Port maintains its depth and navigability, essential for accommodating larger vessels.
Additionally, a new container yard and a pilot boat project named “Louvaju” will be developed, which will improve maritime control and border security, enabling operations beyond the port boundaries.
The Prime Minister underscored the significance of these developments in relation to Fiji’s wider strategic vision, noting that it is vital for the country to manage the volume of traffic arriving from both the east and west effectively by distributing it across island territories.