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Significant progress has been made by the iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) on one of the major challenges for our agricultural leaseholders today — the lack of access roads to newly subdivided agricultural lots.
With combined funding support from the Fiji Government and the iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB), a total of $2.75 million — comprising $750,000 from Government and $2 million from TLTB — has been allocated for the construction of farm access roads across four key agricultural subdivisions: Navunibua (Naitasiri), Nabulula (Tailevu), Navunisorua (Naitasiri), and Kasavu (Naitasiri).
TLTB confirms that the Navunibua access road has been completed, while road works continue on the remaining three sites.
CEO Mr. Solomone Nata said, “This investment is a significant step in unlocking the full potential of iTaukei land for agriculture and improving rural livelihoods. We are grateful for the Government’s partnership and the TLTB Board of Trustees and are remain committed to delivering this project on time and within budget.”
The current delay in the completion of Nabulula, Navunisorua, and Kasavu roads is due to unfavourable weather conditions and the presence of creeks along the construction routes. The contractor, under TLTB’s close supervision, is actively working on mitigation measures to ensure progress continues steadily. The project is on track for completion by the end of June 2025, before moving to the next phase, which includes road gravelling and culvert installation.
“This initiative is about more than just roads,” Mr. Nata added. “It’s about opening pathways to economic opportunity, empowering landowners, and providing the necessary infrastructure that will attract investors and enable farming activities to thrive.,” he added.