MSAF to assess jetties waiting areas
“I have asked MSAF to carry out assessment of all jetties including Nabouwalu because we are looking to use solar power,” Mr Tuisawau said.
Friday 24 January 2025 | 14:15
Passengers are waiting at Nabouwalu Jetty in Bua on January 22, 2025. Photo: Shratika Naidu
All jetties including nearby facilities such as passengers waiting areas will be assessed by the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF).
This was confirmed by Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport Ro Filipe Tuisawau.
He was made aware that some facilities didn’t have proper lights such as at the Nabouwalu Jetty waiting shed area in Bua.
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“I have asked MSAF to carry out assessment of all jetties including Nabouwalu because we are looking to use solar power,” Mr Tuisawau said.
“I am also aware that the people in Savusavu, Cakaudrove have requested for a government jetty where cruise liners can dock and fishermen can berth their boat with ease to do loading and off- loading.”
This project would be part of their coalition and national development plan objectives.
“We are closely working together with the Ministry of Tourism in terms of infrastructure because it has a NaVualiku Fiji Development Tourism Project in progress at Savusavu,” he said.
“We are looking at the identification of suitable areas for a jetty, feasibility studies which has been done, the initial technical views and other related assessment.”
He assured the people of Cakaudrove to anticipate hearing some good news this year.
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