The finalisation of the public-private partnership to develop the old Nausori Market site underscores the potential of Nausori Town.

The forerunners of this new development, Shop N Save Supermarket and the Market Development (Nausori) Pte Limited, 100 per cent Fijian owned businesses strives to provide the highest standards of service to the various towns and cities that they serve.

With the land size of around 7500 square metres, they intend to construct a six-storey RATSUN City Nausori Complex with total investment of approximately $55 million.

This would consist of a supermarket, bakery, restaurants, a food court, retail shops and office space.

It is expected to also consist of a 55 room RATSUN Apartment Hotel which would be overall complimented by a 136-space carpark.

Minister for Housing and Local Government Maciu Nalumisa said the launch of the Public-Private Partnership to Develop Old Market Sites yesterday represented a significant milestone in the development progress the Fiji Government has committed too.

“My ministry and Nausori Town Council managed to seal this long pending deal amicably, for the benefit of many residents and ratepayers.

“I would like to express my appreciation to our local partner, the Market Development (Nausori) Pte Limited that believed in our vision.

“Not to mention for holding onto it with patience and dedication, for working hand-in-hand to resolve all the complexities and hurdles and to successfully come this far,” Mr Nalumisa said.

“You have come out resilient despite many hurdles and shown that together we can achieve great things.”

Shop N Save Supermarket director Nisheel Deo Kisun said the public-private partnership marks the beginning of what they know would be a fruitful and mutually beneficial relationship between their companies and Nausori Town.

An artist’s impression of the new Shop N Save supermarket development.

“We envision that RATSUN City will not only contribute to the economic growth of the town but will also create employment opportunities for those living in and around Nausori.

“Employing more than 100 people doing the construction and a further 200 upon completion of the complex.

“My gratitude to the Ministry for Housing and Local Government and to the Nausori Town Council for your tireless efforts in making this reality.”

Mr Kisun also thanked the team from HFC bank for their continued confidence in them and for their valuable collaboration during the acquisition of the development site.

“Shop N Save Supermarket and the Market Development (Nausori) Pte Limited is excited to begin its journey as a proud member of the Nausori business community and we look forward to contributing to its economic growth.”

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