Vatia in Ba has been earmarked by the Fijian Government as the next big industrial zone in the Western Division.
This is part of government’s ongoing commitment to further develop economic growth through the provision of equal opportunity for expansion in new areas and not just a few urban centres.
Commissioner Western Division, Mr Joeli Cawaki said the increasing demands of various sectors across the economy has led to this.
“The Sigatoka – Lautoka corridor has been congested to all different sectors and this is having major traffic in the centres not only for our roads but other infrastructure as well,” Mr Cawaki said.
“The Vuda Marina is full and it is very close to tourism hotspots and so is Lautoka which has all different industries in unplanned manner.”
Mr Cawaki said government’s tax free initiatives will lay the foundation for a stronger and more vibrant economy.
“Right now we are looking at turning Vatia into the next fuel depot in the country so that there is less traffic on our roads and the seas around the Mamanuca Group and also Vatia provides easy access for ships through Bligh Waters,” Mr Cawaki said.
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