Update: 6:08PM MEMBERS of the public will no longer be required to make a partial deposit of 10 per cent for water connection.
Government has provided $3.7million to the Water Authority of Fiji to
implement Rural Water Supply Scheme projects in the four divisions.
Finance Minister and Attorney-General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the
removal of 10 per cent contribution by communities from next year was
reflective of Government’s commitment to
providing clean drinking water to all Fijians.
Welcoming this development, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport
Parveen Kumar said it was a big relief for communities who struggled to meet
the 10 per cent deposit requirement.
“As far as infrastructure development, including water projects are
concerned, the 10 per cent community contributions will now be removed and
Government will pay for the whole project. This will be a huge help to people
because soon they will enjoy piped water supply,” Mr Kumar said.
