The Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources on Tuesday handed over the Valuation Roll for Nausori to the Nausori Town Council which covers the borders of Nausori, Nakasi and Korovou.
Towns and cities in Fiji are mandated to undertake ratings valuation as required under Part 10 of the Local Government Act 1972.
As such, Nausori Town Council through the Ministry of Local Government has engaged the Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources valuers to undertake ratings valuation of Nausori town. The valuation exercise cost $58,748.00.
The last valuation was undertaken by a private valuer in 2013.
However, for this valuation the Council has opted for the Ministry’s Valuation Division to carry out its valuation.
Nausori Town Council Chief Executive Officer Anurashika Bari said they were looking forward to the completion of the valuation given that it is one of the main source of revenue for the council. She also acknowledged the effort and the comprehensive valuation work by the Chief Valuer and her team.
Deputy Secretary for the Ministry of Lands, Jale Kunawalu said “The Ministry is thankful to the Council and the staff for the continued support and looks forward to working together in these unprecedented times.”
The Valuation Division of the Ministry offers valuation services to municipal councils and is the official valuer for Suva City, Lami, Nasinu, Levuka, Sigatoka, Nadi, Ba, Tavua, Rakiraki, Savusavu, Labasa and Nausori Town.