infrastructure
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Fiji expands water network with 3,000+ connections and 33km of pipeline, boosting supply for about 47,000 people
Fiji’s ambitious water infrastructure push is expanding connections, upgrading treatment, and extending pipelines to reach more communities. Officials say the upgrades will boost reliability and resilience to extreme weather, with thousands already benefiting and more improvements on the way.
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Fiji defends borrowing to fund social welfare and infrastructure amid growth
Parliamentary clashes flare as a senior minister defends the coalition’s fiscal path, arguing that borrowing and tax reforms funded social programs and vital infrastructure. With growth underway and debt near 80% of GDP, supporters point to Vision 2050 and the National Development Plan as the guiding path—while critics push for closer scrutiny of the costs.
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Fiji Pushes Procurement Reforms as Skills Shortages and Freight Costs Delay Infrastructure Projects
Fiji’s ambitious infrastructure drive is navigating budget pressures, a shortage of specialized expertise, and global shipping delays that hit outer-island projects. Officials outline a reform roadmap—reworking procurement, financing, and inter-agency coordination to keep programs moving.
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237-Metre Seal Completed on Kings Road at Naria in Rakiraki During Ongoing Maintenance Phase
Major road upgrades are underway on Kings Road at Naria, Rakiraki, as crews undertake a rip-and-remake programme to repair damaged sections. Sealing and reinstatement work are in progress, with intermittent lane restrictions and changed traffic patterns as upgrades continue. The project aims to improve surface quality, extend pavement life and enhance safety for residents and…