The upgrading of the Nabouwalu – Dreketi roads is progressing since works began earlier this year.
The upgrading of the highway is a major commitment by government under the Look North Policy that will encourage development of Vanua Levu Island. This major project is expected to boost investment and trade opportunities for the northern division and empower ordinary Fijians living here.
Provincial Administrator Bua Inoke Tagicakibau highlighted that project will stimulate various opportunities not just for business houses for ordinary Fijians in the area.
“China Railway First Group Limited started work at three different sites on the 70 kilometre upgrade and it is expected to be one of the best roads around the country,” said Mr. Tagicakibau.
“This will open up opportunities, for example, small or micro-businesses would come up as a result of those improvements in infrastructure.”
China Railway First Group Limited spokesman Donald Singh said the 70-kilometre road has been split into three sections of 23km of roadwork portions where work is continuing simultaneously.
He added the company will build 14 high standards bridges and 209 culverts along the highway and 10.3 metres wide in diameter which will give vehicles passing along the area greater space.
The upgrading works, including a tar sealed road which is expected to be completed by 2015.
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