“Fiji and China officially approved the preliminary design of the $300 million Vanua Levu Road Upgrading Project [in April].”
“The project, funded through a grant from China under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), will upgrade about 82 kilometres of rural roads across three corridors in Vanua Levu:
The Nabouwalu Road in Bua (15km);
The Natewa West Coast Road in Cakaudrove (32km); and
The Wailevu West Coast Road also in Cakaudrove (35km).”
“More than 20 bridges will be rebuilt, and over 160 culverts upgraded.”
“The works will directly benefit 61 villages, 15 schools, and about 10,000 residents who will gain safer access to healthcare, markets, and Government services.”
“The design was carried out by the Guangxi Communications Design Group, which deployed a team of 60 technical staff after completing on-site surveys late last year.”
https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/300m-vanua-levu-road-upgrade-set-to-boost-access/