Calls To Increase Compensation For Natural Building Resources

Landowners have raised concerns regarding the inadequate compensation for natural building resources such as sand, gravel, and soil.

During a public consultation meeting of the Great Council of Chiefs (GCC) in Labasa, Ratu Manoa Tuiwainikai, the Sau Ni Vanua of Qoibau, highlighted the need to increase the price per cubic meter of these resources to reflect their true value.

Ratu Manoa said landowners, like himself, receive minimal payment, with only $4.50 for one cubic meter of gravel and $24 for one cubic meter of soil.

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