THE Government has plans to rebuild homes damaged or destroyed by Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston.
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama told residents in Tavua the details of the plans would be announced today.
Speaking to about 60 residents of Balata, Malele and Davota at Balata Primary School, Mr Bainimarama said a lot of families were in dire need of housing assistance and Government was committed to responding to their need for safe and adequate shelter.
“We have plans to rebuild homes,” he said.
“There is a responsibility for Government to build homes for those whose homes were damaged by Severe TC Winston.
“For those whose homes were partly or fully damaged and don’t want to wait for Government assistance, I will make an announcement this Saturday about housing plans.”
About 3360 homes were totally destroyed and 5846 partially damaged by TC Winston.
The PM also listened to concerns about water problems in the area and assured families that Government would look into the issue.
Advisory councillor Balwant Singh thanked the Prime Minister for visiting them and assuring them that assistance would be provided.
Mr Bainimarama then distributed about 1000 cooked food packs given by the Laxmi Narayan Hindu temple in Toorak, Suva.
The PM spent yesterday touring areas in the Western Division that were affected by the recent flooding.
A total of 6473 people in the Western Division sought shelter in 141 evacuation centres during recent flooding associated with tropical disturbances TD14F and TD15F.
