Minister for Local Government, Housing and Environment Parveen Bala with residents of Lawaki, Lautoka on July 30, 2018.
Photo: Yogesh Chandra.
Water is a basic need therefore providing access to people is the core initiative by the Ministry of Local Government, Housing and Environment, Infrastructure and Transport.
“Whether it’s an informal settlement or a formal settlement Government will ensure that we reach out and provide water to the people,” Minister for Local Government, Housing and Environment, Infrastructure and Transport Parveen Bala said.
Mr Bala said Goverment had carried out an extension project, which was successfully completed.
before you leave this meeting, to give your names and we will make sure that you also have access to water at your place.” Mr Bala said that informal settlements generally faced major challenges in getting access to clean drinking water.
“As far as this Government is concerned, it will provide for everybody,” the minister said.
Another issue raised by the people was drainage works in the area.
A resident said their drains were not deep enough to accommodate the flow of water and always got flooded during heavy rain.
Some people highlighted problems relating to their lease agreements.