National water policy launched

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Assistant Minister for Public Works, Transport and Meteorological Services Naisa Tuinaceva with guests cuts the cake during the launch of the National Water Sector Documents at the Holiday Inn Suva on Tuesday. Picture: JONACANI LALAKOBAU

Assistant Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport Naisa Tuinaceva officially launched the National Water Resources Management and Sanitation Policy and the Fiji Integrated Water Resources Management Plan in Suva on Tuesday.

WAF delegates, senior government officials, development partners and other key stakeholders attended the event.

The launch also marked the release of Fiji’s first National Rural Water Point Mapping Survey Report.

The new policy and 10-year plan aims to strengthen the sustainable management of the country’s water resources and sanitation services.

Top: Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources deputy secretary Timoci Samisoni, left, Taraivini Waqavesi, Setaita Filomena, and Takayawa Lomani. Picture: JONACANI LALAKOBAU

Left: From left, Bhawna Chand, Mamta Priya and Zaqia Nisha. Picture: JONACANI LALAKOBAU

Bottom right: Staff members during the launch of the National Water Sector Documents at the Holiday Inn Suva on Tuesday. Picture: JONACANI LALAKOBAU

Nasir Khan, left, and Vikash Ram during the launch at the Holiday Inn Suva. Picture: JONACANI LALAKOBAU

Ana Ramacake, left, and Shweta Shiwani at Holiday Inn Suva on Tuesday. Picture: JONACANI LALAKOBAU

From left, Rob Corrigan, Lou Scott and Ala Blakelock during the launch of the National Water Sector Documents. Picture: JONACANI LALAKOBAU