Photo: Fresh Fish from Bua
Following are ways that you can support Bua through supporting the Lekutu Tikina.
Votua Village
The village had wanted to reclaim swamp area and dried up lake beside village
Government in the years that had passed had proposed a $50,000.00 to address this problem but this did not come to pass as there were more urgent issues at that time to be attended to.
Resolution: This reclamation to be assisted to allow the village to extend towards this piece of land which to date lies idle and could be put to better use if this is done.
Road from the main road to the village
This road is almost unbearable both in wet and dry weather. This road is 5 chains long do badly need of repairs in the form of gravel if it could be tarsealed all the better. This is a mud road and during dry weather the dust is un bearable and wet weather The road to be repaired otherwise it will pose threat to the commuters who use it daily and that would be the students because they are the ones that frequents this road.
TNK Office & Village Nurse Dispensary
There is no TNK Office & Village Nurse Dispensary This is of urgent need to all the villages as these are two officers in the village that almost occupied in the better part of the day daily
Resolution: The house will cost around F$20,000
Kavula Village
Village Water Tank is leaking
The village will need a new water tank as the one that stands to date is of old and if repairs is done and repairs will always be warranted
Resolution: A new water tank may cost F$60,000
Road from main road to the village
Road from main road to the village also serves other village and settlement and past the village to Banikea Village The standard of the road has made public transport proprietors decline from serving thiese settlements and villageges These two villages really do need this road repaired with gravel and rollers to even out the rough surfaced road. The road to be repaired to open new opportunities for the people in these two villages to lift the standard of living and enhance their financial drought with the rich resources that they possess.
No evacuation centre
There is no evacuation centre This village is hurricane prone and when the risks are high they do not have any alternative shelter to turn. This building will not stand as an evacuation centre but also as a resource centre for the women and the youth of the village
Resolution: The building will cost F$120000.00
TNK Office & Village Nurse Dispensary
There is no TNK Office and Village Nurse Dispensary This is of urgent need to all the villages as these are the two officers in the village that almost occupied in the better part of the day daily to other commitments apart from their own.They are also responsible for all informationthat enters the village and also the ones that are given from the village.
Resolution: The house will cost around F$20,000
Banikea Village
Village Flooding
This village is flood prone whenever there is heavy rain the river rises and spills into the village placing the villages in a hazardous and life threatening position There is a need for a proper survey carried out by the respective agency and plans to rectify the problem mapped out from then on The village will always be at risk unless this problem is solved. Request aid from NGOs to contact Bua provincial Council.
TNK Office & Village Nurse Dispensary
There is no TNK Office and Village Nurse Dispensary This is of urgent need to all the villages as these are two officers in the village that almost occupied in the better part of the day daily
Resolution: The house will cost around F$20,000
No evacuation centre
There is no Evacuation Centre This village when the risks are high they do not have anywhere to run to for shelter. This building will also be used as a resource centre for the women and the youth of the village.
Resolution: The house will cost around F$120,000
Namuavoivoi Village
Solar Power
Solar Power is needed This village is powered by a diesel generator and the demand of such generators is as such that it tends to drain the villagers from their finances. The finances that could be put to better use if there is a much more cheaper power source, thus the need for solar Solar Power would be much cheaper and handy and also a plus for climate change risks that are invading our beloved country
Water
There is a water source in this area that can source water to the whole of Nasarawaqa and Lekutu but it needs the assistance of government in the means of a survey and estimation of cost Water is still one of the major problems for this village and neighbiouring villages and settlements.
Nasarawaqa Village
Road
The road from the main road to the village is badly in need of repairs The plea is forwarded to Government and Fiji Roads authority to please heed the concern.
Drainage at Rice Farm in Vuniuto Settlement
The irrigation system is in place but not working The Ministry Of Agriculture and its LORUM Department is requested to assist.
Water Vuniuto Settlement
There is a need for a 10,000 litres tank The cost of the tank would around F$4,000
Tavea Village
Power Source
The village in the past had been powered by a diesel generator but the cost of maintain and fuel had ripped them of meeting major commitments for the family and village thus the request for change to Solar Power. The village had requested the assistance of the Government through its Energy Department and the request is also placed to all Non Government funding agencies for their assistance
Kindergarten/Teachers Quarters
The village to date has been operating the Pre school program with the assistance of a graduated teacher. The kids are using the community hall for this purpose and the teacher is staying with the family
Resolution: The cost of these two buildings would amount to F$80,000.00
Outboard Engine
The village has a village fibreglass boat absent engine. There is real need for an Outboard engine 60hp. The school Children of Tavea Village travel weekly from the village to school and this boat is their main source of transport The plea to assist this village in purchasing their engine.
Resolution: The outboard engine costs FD$12,000.00
Evacuation Centre
This village is an island and is hurricane prone
Resolution: The building will cost F$120,000
Galoa Village
Solar Power
This village is currently powered by a diesel engine which is really a burden to the villagers. Solar Power would be handy for the village and the school.
NK Office and Village Nurse Dispensary
There is no TNK Office and Village Nurse Dispensary This is of urgent need to all the villages as these are two officers in the village that almost occupied in the better part of the day daily
Resolution: The house will cost around F$20,000
Government in the years that had passed had proposed a $50,000.00 to address this problem but this did not come to pass as there were more urgent issues at that time to be attended to