The Keiyasi Town Development Project is progressing on schedule, with Phase 1 expected to be completed by October 2025. Minister for Housing and Local Government, Maciu Nalumisa, confirmed this during a recent site visit where he met with contractors to assess the project’s progress.
Phase 1, which has an investment of $10.4 million, focuses on essential civil works to prepare the site for the subsequent phase of development. Phase 2 will entail the construction of important civic buildings and public amenities aimed at serving the residents of Keiyasi and its surrounding areas.
Nalumisa emphasized the significance of the project, calling it a key priority for the Coalition Government. He stated, “This project is one of the key areas that the coalition government is currently working on to bring services closer to the communities and promote areas around Fiji, so residents do not have to travel to the main urban centers, especially in the two provinces of Nadroga-Navosa.”
The completion of the Keiyasi Town Development Project is anticipated to greatly enhance the local economy and contribute to the national GDP. The development will include a new town center, commercial and industrial sites, as well as facilities for essential services like the National Fire Authority (NFA) and various government agencies.
“This project will not only transform Keiyasi but also uplift the surrounding regions by providing better access to essential services and economic opportunities,” Nalumisa added.
More than nine hectares of land has been designated for the project, which falls under the Ministry of Local Government’s urban planning and management program designed to promote regional development and support local communities.