Local Government Minister Premila Kumar says Government has invested $23.6million on 12 municipal market projects around the country.
In commissioning the ground-breaking ceremony for the new market in Savusavu yesterday, Mrs Kumar said similar investments are planned for Levuka, Nakasi, Narere, Raiwaqa, Mead Road, Suva, Naiyaca, Dreketi, Labasa, Navua, and Taveuni Satelite Market.
“The allocations are $750,000 for the new Nakasi market, $70,000 for the preparatory works for Dreketi Market, relocation and development of Navua Market received $200,000, completion of the Levuka market at $1.74m and $75,000 for the Taveuni Satellite Market,” she said.
“This Government initiative not only supported the Councils but also accommodated thousands of vendors throughout Fiji.
“We are focused on reducing poverty and one of the ways to achieve this is through building proper market structures for our vendors in order for them to have sustainable livelihoods.
“Through this partnership, we have seen an increase in the number of women vendors and Council attendants in the municipal markets.”
