Voivoi Residents Band Together to Fix Potholes

In a display of community spirit, a group of men in Voivoi, Legalega, Nadi, took matters into their own hands to fix potholes along their residential road, rather than wait for government assistance.

Last Saturday, several families in the area grabbed shovels and worked together to scoop gravel and fill in the potholes.

The road which was originally constructed as a cane access route, has seen significant development over the years.

With many Nadi International Airport workers now living in Voivoi, the area has grown, and the road’s condition has become a growing concern.

The location’s proximity—just a three-minute drive from the airport—has made it a popular residential area.

This initiative highlights the residents’ willingness to improve their community despite challenges, reflecting the strong sense of unity within Voivoi.

Residents of Voivoi have voiced concerns about the deteriorating condition of the roads in their area.

Kingdom International Discipleship Ministry pastor Apenisa Ralulu, one of the men who helped resurface the road, shared that when their neighbour, Sidney Sanday, proposed the idea of fixing the road themselves, they couldn’t resist lending a hand.

“Despite the hot sun, we made a sacrifice to help fix our roads. Mr Sanday has been knocking on the doors of the government’s ministers on this issue. Instead of waiting, he took the initiative to get everyone involved in fixing the potholes on our road,” Pastor Ralulu said.

Mr Sanday has been contacted for comment but has yet to responded.

Seremaia Bolaitamana, who shared the initiative on social media, said drivers had complained about the numerous potholes on the Legalega road, which caused significant damage to their vehicles.

“That’s why we decided to take the initiative and sacrifice in the hot sun to fix our roads,” Mr Bolaitamana said.

Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry vice president Lawrence Kumar commended the community for stepping up.

“Most of the time, we see people waiting for government intervention, but it takes ages,” he said.

“The spirit shown by this community deserves a standing ovation. I hope other communities can follow this example,” added Mr Kumar, a former Nadi Town Council special administrator.

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