Kumar Slams Nadi Council
“For the Nadi market, the old market needs to be upgraded as it not only poses a safety issue and hazard to vendors but also to those who come to buy fresh vegetables and crops,” he said.
Friday 17 January 2025 | 17:26
Minister for Local Government Maciu Nalumisa (blue shirt), with members of the Nadi community. Photo: Mereleki Nai
Nadi prominent businessman Lawrence Kumar is frustrated with the lack of investment by the council in capital projects.
“Currently, the council is just concentrating on the operational matters being OPEX rather than undertaking CAPEX projects,” Mr Kumar said.
Mr Kumar voiced his frustration during a meeting with the Minister for Local Government Maciu Nalumisa and team at the Nadi Mayoral chamber in Nadi on Wednesday night.
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Mr Kumar added that an immediate assessment must be carried out on the state of the market.
“There needs to be some development to upgrade the old wing of the Nadi market,” he said.
“For the Nadi market, the old market needs to be upgraded as it not only poses a safety issue and hazard to vendors but also to those who come to buy fresh vegetables and crops,” he said.
Mr Kumar is a former NTC member.
“Currently, there are no recreational parks for the residents of Nadi, council needs to immediately look at suitable areas for parks to be constructed for families and children to spend quality leisure time,” he said.
“This is an area that is lacking and needs to be addressed immediately as all councils around the globe have such basic infrastructure and facilities for its citizens and ratepayers.
“Nadi bus stand currently is in a deplorable state being a safety hazard to daily users, the roofs are leaking, benches are broken, and infrastructure is crumbling with no attention by the council with the school opening in just a week.”
Minister Nalumisa said there were a lot of issues raised by the stakeholders.
“These are some of the important issues ratepayers as well as the retailers would like to have some improvements on,” Mr Katamotu said.
“There are plans in place that must be undertaken by the council,” he said.
He said one of the key issues pointed out is the cleanliness of the town.
“Nadi is known as the tourist town in Fiji, the council needs to seriously review and come out with a plan on how they can beautify the town,” he said.
Mr Katamotu also spoke on the mitigation of flooding issues in Wailoaloa and surroundin areas.
Minster also visited Lautoka City Council yesterday as part of his west tour.
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