New Bridge Ends 30-Year Wait by Villagers in Toga
“This is a long-overdue project; the new bridge is strong enough to support heavy trucks, and the standard is climate-resilient,” he said.
Saturday 03 February 2024 | 10:40
Muana and surrounding villagers of Toga in Rewa celebrate the opening of their modern concept bridge on February 2, 2024. Photo: Ronald Kumar
It was a moment to cherish for villagers of Toga district in Rewa Province as they celebrated the opening of a modernised bridge at the entry to Muana Village.
Men, women and children from the three villages within Toga district, namely, Muana, Vunisei and Navatuyaba, packed the tent in Muana Village to mark the historic occasion.
The district has more than 3000 people, with one primary school (Toga District School) and two preschools in Vunisei and Muana kindergartens.
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For more than 30 years, villagers living in this area had to fend for themselves from floods and possible drowning during the rainy season.
Minister for Public Works and Transport Ro Filipe Tuisawau and Turaga na Qaranivalu Ratu Inoke Takiveikata while opening Toga bridge in Rewa on February 2, 2024. Photo: Ronald Kumar
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