The private sector continues to complement the relief efforts of Government with Rotomould (Fiji) Limited today contributing 50 rota-tanks that will be distributed to areas affected by TC Winston.
Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and National Disaster Management Office permanent secretary Meleti Bainimarama, while receiving the tanks from the company’s managing director Prakash Chand, extended Government’s appreciation for the timely assistance.
He said the tanks will be used to alleviate the water woes being faced in affected areas in the interior parts of the country as well as the outer islands.
"This water tanks will be distributed to Koro, Lau and other islands that have been affected by the cyclone, as you might know that water is a basic need and every Fijian has the right to accessing clean and safe water," Mr Bainimarama said.
Mr Chand said it is part of their corporate social responsibility to come out and assist communities that are in need.
“We are donating 50 pieces of rota-tanks which have a value of $15,000 to $16,000 and we hope this will be utilised by the affected communities around the country,” he said.
Meanwhile, Mr Bainimarama has urged all Fijians to make use of the relief supplies donated to them for the purpose it is intended and to refrain from selling them.
"We have received reports of people selling relief items and this is warning to everyone engaged in this activity to refrain from this because if you are caught in the act then you will be prosecuted."
The company manufactures and distributes rota-tanks with operations in seven other Pacific island countries.