Fiji FA opposes Vuda incinerator, cites threat to stadium project

The Fiji Football Association (Fiji FA) is opposing the proposed $1.4 billion Waste to Energy project at Vuda Point.

With the new 20,000-seater stadium construction in Lomolomo, Lautoka, set to begin this year, Fiji FA chief executive officer Mohammed Yusuf said the waste incinerator project would be a threat.

“Our planned development will be in close proximity and as such it will have drastic effect tour plans,” Yusuf said.

The stadium project costs will be around $25 million to $30 million.

Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) also opposed the proposed Vuda project as they to establish the first permanent national home for rugby at Saweni, Lautoka.

“I understand that no approval has been given and Fiji FA will stand firm with FRU, landowners, and communities in opposing this project.”

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said no approval has been granted for the project in Vuda–Saweni to proceed.

Rabuka clarified that Cabinet had only approved the company to carry out due diligence, including the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process and public consultations.