The construction of a new bridge and road in Nasuva in Seaqaqa, Macuata will benefit more than 20 households living here.
This latest project in the North will bring to end years of struggle for the families that live here especially students and farmers who often face difficulty in accessingschools and markets.
Government’s Acting District Officer in Seaqaqa Kalivati Rabuka said the project was initiated through the Office of the Commissioner Northern.
Mr Rabuka said the project was carried after villagers highlighted that school children were not able to cross the river during adverse weather conditions.
He added that the new road and new bridge should benefit farmers who often face difficulties in transporting their produce to nearby markets in towns.
"The source of income for these villagers are dalo, yaqona, pineapple and also their pine trees for logging so this is a major boost for them”, Rabuka said.
46 year old Litia Tagimai said this latest project is a welcomed move after years of waiting.
"We are grateful to the government for their assistance especially during flooding when we cant cross to the other side”, Tagimai said.
Ms Tagimai said with the new bridge they are also able to transport their crops to theSeaqaqa and Labasa Market.
Caption - (Front to back)Litia Tagimai, Ulalia Disova, Salote Lutu of Nasuva Village with ADO Macuata Kali Rabuka at the the new Nasuva Crossing which is funded by government at a cost of $100,000
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