Coastal erosion on Lamini Village to be lessened by $1.08 million seawall

The effects of coastal erosion on Lamini Village in Taveuni will soon be mitigated following the commissioning of a $1.08 million seawall on the village coastline.

While commissioning the project, Minister for Environment Dr. Mahendra Reddy says that it was in addition to current Coastal Rehabilitation and Protection works being undertaken by Government to address the associated impacts of coastal erosion.

Reddy says Fiji’s coastline is too important to the nation and the lifestyle of Fijians and they cannot leave it to erode and invade our homes, our livelihoods and our sense of security.

Reddy adds he understand like many other coastal communities in Fiji, Lamini Village has been fighting coastal erosion through appropriate means and locally available materials adding he commends them for their efforts and is pleased that we are getting this project to increase your resilience.

The $1.08 million worth project will include drainage systems, a boat landing area, culvert crossing, and footpath.