Public Works Minister Ro Filipe Tuisawau is dissatisfied with the rate of progress of infrastructure upgrade works in the maritime areas.
He told The Fiji Times the ministry was looking to revive depots on maritime islands to allow for the regular maintenance of infrastructure on the islands.
His comments come as poorly maintained roads on Rotuma have been blamed for the safety of commuters and caused truck operators to cease servicing schools, leaving students stranded.
Ro Tuisawau confirmed a team departed Suva for Rotuma on Thursday night with staff and equipment to fix the roads on the island.
“I’m not happy with some of the progress, and I’ve already expressed that to them,” he said.
“So, all the entities working under me, they need to up the level of service in terms of timing and efficiency and effectiveness of delivery.
“I met the FRA (Fiji Roads Authority) board and also the senior management and expressed to them we need to improve on these things, especially maintenance, and ensure the facilities are standard in terms of the facilitation of travel of our people.”
Council of Rotuma adviser Dr John Fatiaki earlier told this newspaper the roads had not been properly maintained over the years.
