CONSTRUCTION works on the redeveloped 250-room Fiji Marriott Resort at Momi Bay has been successfully completed.
Fiji National Provident Fund chairman Ajith Kodagoda, in a statement yesterday, said this was a major milestone for the Momi redevelopment project.
The $190 million redevelopment project, which commenced in December 2014, was delayed because of Tropical Cyclone Winston in February last year.
Mr Kodagoda said the project was a critical part of the fund’s investment rehabilitation and reform program in order to recover members’ funds.
The fund has attributed the successful completion of the resort to a strong partnership established between FNPF and Fletcher Building Fiji, a fully-owned subsidiary of Fletcher Pacific.
The partnership developed a shared vision to complete the Momi property befitting Marriott Hotels original and iconic brand within the Marriott International portfolio of hotels.
“We are pleased to have been associated with Fletcher Building Fiji on this project amidst challenges on construction materials and quality and shortage of tradesmen with boom in construction and thriving economic activity over the past two years,” Mr Kodagoda said.
“The unwavering commitment of both parties and their representatives on the project is highly commendable and the property has received quite a positive feedback from the Marriott leadership team,” he said.
According to FNPF, an estimated savings of about $10m was recorded from the project after the final review of the cost consultant.
The FNPF board and management with the expertise of Marriott are determined to produce a new experience for a growing tourism portfolio and to contribute to the economy in the creation of job opportunities and hotel inventory.
The resort, which is expected to be officially opened at the end of March, will generate more than 400 new employment and attract major opportunities for Fiji.
