Fiji Roads Authority (FRA) has come to a consensus with bus operators on the major road maintenance needs of the Northern Division.
FRA maintenance works manager Dale Nicholls said the meeting with five bus companies has resulted in a good alignment of the authority’s plans for repair and maintenance works with the requirements of people and stakeholders in the division.
Around $ 5million additional money has been allocated for of over 40 kilometres of gravel road that is beyond normal maintenance works
Following the meeting, the bus operators, FRA and their consultants MWH Global have reached an agreement on the key sections where major works is required, Mr Nicholls said.
The bus companies have additionally requested FRA to take a vigilant approach towards potholes and routine maintenance works.
The meeting was facilitated by the Divisional Commissioner Northern, Mr Ilai Moceica which also saw attendance of the Land Transport Authority and Fiji Police Force.
Prominent bus company, Parmod Transport was present at the meeting and also represented three other operators in the North.
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