Lako Yani Management Pte Limited, the commercial division of the Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma, has initiated the construction of a 10-storey building on Stewart Street in Suva. Valued at $46 million, this project is expected to reach completion by 2026.
Sereana Qoro, the chief executive officer of Lako Yani Management, announced that this is one of two major projects set for the year. She stated, “The first project is the 10-storey building on Stewart Street, located adjacent to the existing Reverend John Hunt building. This is the church’s largest project, and construction has commenced. We anticipate completion by June 2026.”
In addition to the Stewart Street building, a service station is also being built in Davuilevu, which Ms. Qoro described as another significant undertaking. “The land for this project is owned by the church. It is expected to take 10 months to complete and should be finished by 2025,” she mentioned.
The planned building on Stewart Street will feature eight floors dedicated to office space, two floors for retail shops, a food court, and additional business operations on the lower levels.
Furthermore, the organization aims to transform Furnival Park into a sporting facility that will include a 4,000-seat stadium, a multi-purpose gym, and a parking area for 220 vehicles. The park will also host an international-standard rugby and soccer field, complete with a 1,000-seat pavilion.
Ms. Qoro noted that the Furnival Park development is a long-term goal for the company.