waste-to-energy
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Vuda waste-to-energy project faces local backlash as opposition MP demands transparent approvals and safeguards
An opposition MP’s bid to pause a proposed waste-to-energy plant in Vuda sparks questions about approvals and how locals were consulted. With concerns about health, environment, and livelihoods, the debate tests Fiji’s approach to waste, development, and community safeguards.
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Vuda–Saweni Residents Unveil Billboard to Oppose Naikorokoro Point Waste-to-Energy Plant
A bold new billboard in the Vuda–Saweni corridor signals rising local opposition to a planned waste-to-energy facility at Naikorokoro Point. Described as a symbol of community unity, the sign marks another chapter in a growing public debate over the project.
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Fiji Won’t Fast-Track Vuda-Saweni Waste-to-Energy Plan; EIA and Public Consultations Needed Before Cabinet Decision
Fiji’s government won’t rubber-stamp the controversial Vuda-Saweni waste-to-energy plan. The project is now subject to rigorous due diligence—legal, environmental and community scrutiny—with an ongoing environmental impact assessment and upcoming public consultations before any decision is made.
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Fiji weighs Vuda waste-to-energy plan to boost energy security amid rising fuel prices
Fiji is weighing renewable options to strengthen energy security as global fuel prices rise. A private-sector waste-to-energy project in Vuda is under regulatory review, with environmental assessments posted and upcoming public consultations. Any decision will balance environmental safeguards with community needs before moving forward.
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Fiji Tourism Minister Urges Relocation of $1.4B Vuda Waste-to-Energy Plant to Protect Tourism Corridor
Vuda’s proposed $1.4B waste-to-energy plant is drawing sharp pushback from Fiji’s tourism sector, which says the site sits in the heart of the tourism corridor and could jeopardize key tours and livelihoods. The Tourism Minister adds his voice, urging a relocation as siting talks intensify.