Minister calls a meeting over Naboro landfill stench

Concerns about a common stench that has started to occur from the Naboro landfill has prompted the Minister for Environment, Parveen Bala to call a meeting to discuss the issue.

Officials from the Department of Environment along with key operators at the Naboro landfill will have a meeting tomorrow to discuss the concerns.

Bala told Fijivillage that it is a concern that will need to be addressed immediately.

The stench has become a concern for nearby residents and also daily commuters near the area.

The Naboro landfill was opened in 2005 to replace the Lami dump which also had a common stench that affected daily commuters and nearby residents.