Ditoka Commissions Water, Road, Dalo Collection Centre Projects in Namosi

Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Manage­ment, Sakiasi Ditoka, on Friday commissioned three Govern­ment projects in Wainimoliura Settlement in Navunikabi and Wainimakutu Village in Namosi.

This is in the Coalition’s Gov­ernment’s bid to address press­ing water needs and promote sustainable development in rural communities.

Mr Ditoka also engaged with local communities, addressing both development challenges and opportunities during talanoa sessions.

At Wainimoliura, Mr Ditoka commissioned a $5,942.00 wa­ter project designed to meet the needs of a settlement predomi­nantly consisting of residents relocated from the village of Na­vunikabi.

“These residents had been rely­ing on a nearby creek for their water supply, accentuating the necessity for government inter­vention,” Mr Ditoka said.

“Fortunately, with the support provided in the current financial year, the Ministry facilitated the establishment of a reliable water supply, significantly improving the quality of life for the affected residents,” he said.

Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management, Sakiasi Ditoka with residents at Wainimoliura Settlement in Navunikabi, Namosi.

Reflection

Reflecting on past experiences, Mr Ditoka encouraged the incor­poration of ecological purifica­tion systems (EPS) in all future water projects to mitigate the risk of consuming contaminated water.

“This is something I will con­stantly challenge ministry staff to consistently adopt, as it is important to integrate such sys­tems early in the project plan­ning process,” emphasised Mr Ditoka.

“Interacting and engaging with local communities highlighted our shared dedication to col­laborative efforts, working hand in hand to drive positive change and secure a better future for all Fijians.”

“These initiatives go beyond infrastructure; they are a testa­ment to our collective vision for inclusive progress and prosper­ity in every corner of our na­tion.”

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