Temporary fixes underway on 32 schools identified as priorities

Rebuilding works are underway on 32 schools that were classified by government as priorities for engineers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces and the Australian Defence Force teams.

Minister for Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu says these are temporary fixes and they are thankful that there are some community members and individuals who are putting their hands up for the provision of some materials to assist in rebuilding the schools.

He says the next thing they are getting the engineers to work on is the temporary shelters and classrooms.

Seruiratu says at the same time they are also focusing on making sure all the schools are provided with water and electricity.

All schools used as evacuation centres in the Northern Division have closed.

These schools will now be fumigated by the Ministry of Health officials before the start of the new school year on the 19th of this month.

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