New foot crossing for Qoma connects two islands

New foot crossing for Qoma connects two islands

By Lena Reece
Thursday 21/06/2018
Minister for Rural and Maritime Developments and NDMO Hon. Inia Seruiratu takes a tour on the Foot Crossing which connects the two islands in Qoma[Photo:Fijian Government]

The island community of Qoma off the northern coasts of Tailevu will now enjoy safer community access after the opening of their new foot crossing by the Minister for Rural and Maritime Development, Inia Seruiratu.

With a population of over 150 people, the people of Qoma dwell on two separate islands that are separated by 80 metres of seawater ‑ Qoma Island and 'Taikadua'. The new foot crossing now directly connects the two sister islands.

Speaking to community members, Seruiratu reiterated government's commitment in ensuring that adults and children alike have safe access and mobility around their dwelling places.

Seruiratu acknowledged the involvement of community members with the completion of the foot crossing, especially during its’ construction phase.

He says development is a work of partnership ‑ partnership between the government and its people together with religion.

Maraia Kacikaci, a grandmother of 8 who was present at the commissioning said her grand‑children will no longer walk through sea waters or need boat transfers to attend kindergarten.

She said, their first cement crossing was torn in half and completely damaged by Cyclone Winston and after a wait of two years, they are grateful for the completion of the new crossing.

Implemented by the Office of the Divisional Commissioner Central at a cost of $49,000, the foot crossing was funded of the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development's Community Access Roads, Footpaths, and Foot Bridges Program.

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