The Keiyasi Town Development Project is on track, with the first phase expected to conclude by October 2025. Housing and Local Government Minister Maciu Nalumisa confirmed this during a recent site visit, where he assessed the project’s progress with contractors.
Phase 1, which has an investment of $10.4 million, focuses on vital civil works to prepare the site for subsequent phases of development. The second phase will include the construction of essential civic buildings and public amenities for the residents of Keiyasi and nearby areas.
Nalumisa emphasized the project’s significance, noting it as a top priority for the Coalition Government. He stated, “This project is one of the key areas that the coalition government is working on right now is to try and bring the services closer to the communities as well as also promote some areas around Fiji where people don’t need to go down to the main urban centers, especially here in the two provinces of Nadroga-Navosa.”
The project’s completion is anticipated to significantly enhance the local economy and contribute positively to the national GDP. It will introduce a new town center, commercial and industrial sites, along with facilities for essential services like the National Fire Authority (NFA) and various government agencies.
“This project is not only going to transform Keiyasi, but it will also uplift the surrounding regions by providing better access to essential services and economic opportunities,” Nalumisa added. More than nine hectares of land have been designated for the project, which is part of the Ministry of Local Government’s urban planning and management program, aimed at promoting regional development and supporting local communities.