Work on the Somosomo Hydro Dam project in Taveuni is expected to be completed by the end of December.
District Officer Taveuni Kalivati Rabuka said the dam is ready and they are working on the turbine.
He said the new hydro dam will generate 700 kilowatts of electricity that will benefit the people from Wairiki to Welagi including the business houses.
Rabuka said more than 10,000 people will benefit from this project.
According to Rabuka, the Somosomo Hydro Dam costs about $15 million which is the grant given by the Chinese Government.
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