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1.0 BACKGROUND OF NAUSORI TOWN 1.1 Introduction Nausori is a town that has evolved from what was once a thriving sugar industry in the 19th century for the colony of Fiji, to a rural backwater town on the banks of the Rewa from 1937 onwards to the present.

It is historic in the sense that it was the first sugar mill established by the Colonial Sugar Refining Co of Australia in 1881.
It also hosted the first major influx of Indian labourers in Viti Levu in 1881 to come and work on the sugar plantations in the Rewa Delta.

The descendants of those labourers have remained in Nausori an or have moved to other parts of the country.

A lot of the relic of Nausori’s colonial past still stand today as a postmark of what was once Nausori’s golden age between 1881 – 1959.

It ceased operations in early 1960’s and the company and its workers left with a town in limbo.
A distinct physical character of the town in the 1960’s was the abundance of open spaces for sporting and cultural activities.

Over the years these have become eroded by the conversion of some of those spaces into development lots where buildings have begun to establish themselves undermining the order and coherence that once marked the old town.

Nausori has grown rapidly in the last few years because of the addition of the Naulu/Nakasi and Davuilevu Housing areas.
In the 1996 census the town’s population was 17,000.

By 2007 the population was 24,950.

It is likely that the new adjacent areas of Waila Housing State I – III may be added to it in the review of the Nausori Scheme Plan in 2010.

Downtown Nausori is physically located by the Rewa River sitting on the border between the three provinces of Tailevu, Rewa and Naitaisiri.

This strategic location makes it an important town serving a regional function for these provinces.
It lies at the heart of the agricultural hinterland that was once home to sugar cane and thence rice cultivation.

It is the gateway to the flat alluvial plains of the Rewa Delta, which is subject to flooding at intermittent intervals.

By contrast the newer Nausori from the opposite banks of the Rewa in Waila, Davuilevu, Naulu and Nakasi are a direct consequence of Suva’s urban sprawl.
The resident population of the town is heavily concentrated there because of higher ground which on most cases have saved it from the ravages of the delta flood.

The process of urban sprawl is also heavily concentrated in this area, the consequence for which is the heavy traffic jam on Kings Road during the rush hour.

The economic base of the town is primarily in retailing and some services.

There is some food processing but very little industrial or manufacturing base.
Nausori could very rightly be regarded as a dormitory town for Suva, growing but not significantly.

The town is primarily composed of Indo Fijians and the indigenous population.

There are very few Chinese, part Europeans left there from the colonial era.
But a lot of new migrants into 2 1.0 BACKGROUND OF NAUSORI TOWN 1.1 Introduction Nausori is a town that has evolved from what was once a thriving sugar industry in the 19th century for the colony of Fiji, to a rural backwater town on the banks of the Rewa from 1937 onwards to the present.

It is historic in the sense that it was the first sugar mill established by the Colonial Sugar Refining Co of Australia in 1881.
It also hosted the first major influx of Indian labourers in Viti Levu in 1881 to come and work on the sugar plantations in the Rewa Delta.

The descendants of those labourers have remained in Nausori an or have moved to other parts of the country.

A lot of the relic of Nausori’s colonial past still stand today as a postmark of what was once Nausori’s golden age between 1881 – 1959.

It ceased operations in early 1960’s and the company and its workers left with a town in limbo.
A distinct physical character of the town in the 1960’s was the abundance of open spaces for sporting and cultural activities.

Over the years these have become eroded by the conversion of some of those spaces into development lots where buildings have begun to establish themselves undermining the order and coherence that once marked the old town.

Nausori has grown rapidly in the last few years because of the addition of the Naulu/Nakasi and Davuilevu Housing areas.
In the 1996 census the town’s population was 17,000.

By 2007 the population was 24,950.

It is likely that the new adjacent areas of Waila Housing State I – III may be added to it in the review of the Nausori Scheme Plan in 2010.

Downtown Nausori is physically located by the Rewa River sitting on the border between the three provinces of Tailevu, Rewa and Naitaisiri.

This strategic location makes it an important town serving a regional function for these provinces.
It lies at the heart of the agricultural hinterland that was once home to sugar cane and thence rice cultivation.

It is the gateway to the flat alluvial plains of the Rewa Delta, which is subject to flooding at intermittent intervals.

By contrast the newer Nausori from the opposite banks of the Rewa in Waila, Davuilevu, Naulu and Nakasi are a direct consequence of Suva’s urban sprawl.
The resident population of the town is heavily concentrated there because of higher ground which on most cases have saved it from the ravages of the delta flood.

The process of urban sprawl is also heavily concentrated in this area, the consequence for which is the heavy traffic jam on Kings Road during the rush hour.

The economic base of the town is primarily in retailing and some services.

There is some food processing but very little industrial or manufacturing base.
Nausori could very rightly be regarded as a dormitory town for Suva, growing but not significantly.

The town is primarily composed of Indo Fijians and the indigenous population.

There are very few Chinese, part Europeans left there from the colonial era.

But a lot of new migrants into 2 Nausori can be felt, particularly those coming from the Northern division and many others who have been relocated form Suva.

They are mostly located in the suburbs of Nausori.


Downtown Nausori itself is not densely populated.

Those who do business there live outside of the area.

There is much movement in traffic during the day indicating the rather transient nature of the town.

The sense of identity for the town cannot be easily established because of the transient nature of the town and of the sharp divide in the ethnic lines which keeps the Indians mostly in town and the indigenous people in their villages.
But this is slowly changing in view of the new additions to the township.

1.2 Environmental Scan Local and Regional Issues Nausori is an old town fraught with many challenges of which have been there for a long time while others have recently emerged with the process of urbanization.
These issues can be summarized briefly thus: a) Population to increase This major is attributed The population of Nausori in the last census had grown from 15,000 to 24,950 in 2007. transfer of Naulu/Nakasi/Davuilevu Housing and Wainibuku from Nasinu and its inclusion in the Nausori Township in 2004.

Also in the last few years there have been migration into the township from the Northern Division with the expiry of cane leases and people looking for alternative livelihood.
The government’s policy of the relocation of squatters from Suva into the peri urban peripheries has seen an influx of informal settlements within and about Nausori’s vicinity.

Nausori is part of the fastest growing population zones in the country and growth is expected to continue in the long term.

the b) Economic Malaise The growth in the population is mostly among the working class and unemployed while the economy remains stagnant and has been for a long time.
The Town functions as a trade centre for the Delta area with emphasis on some services, food processing and retailing.

There is very little manufacturing of light industrial goods and timber milling and log processing.

Downtown Nausori has recently experienced out migration of business and people either to outer suburbs or elsewhere.

3 4 c) Traffic Growth The advent of the motor car and its impact on settlement patterns has its obvious impact on a small town like Nausori.
With old infrastructure, limited streetscape and an influx of people converging on it gives the feel of an overcrowded, vibrant and busy town.

In fact it merely underscores the state of confusion that the town is in rather than a genuine economic revival.

But the flow of traffic within and out of Nausori is an issue worthy of attention.

In its rough triangular shape downtown Nausori’s limited street numbers and narrow spacing poses a challenge for any driver.
The possibility of “pedestrianising” part of the town should not be discounted.

d) Insensitive Development The original design and layout of the town has been undermined by inconsistent policy decisions by past Councils.

Contravention of planning regulations have been evident particularly in the substitution of public open spaces by buildings creating a smug look that negatively impacts the aesthetic value and character of the town.
Encroachment of new buildings to various lots have been evident on a number of occasions.

The sprawl of urban settlements in the relocation of squatters has already created disruptions in the town planning regulations particularly in areas of disputed land tenureship.

There is a growth of backyard garages in residential areas and an incompatibity in new development to zoning classification which need correcting.
e) Littering and Waste Disposal Indiscriminate littering both in downtown and the suburbs are a common feature of Nausori, some of which are quite deliberate sabotage.

Counter measures taken by the Council to combat littering have so far remained ineffective because the matter requires the introduction of some form of deterrence to control it.
f) Impact of Waste Disposal on Municipal Expenditure The necessity for bringing some discipline into the litter issue through the use of Naboro Landfill has an associated problem of cost, due to the long distance of transporting waste to Naboro.

The cost of dumping at Naboro which currently represents 25% of our total operating expenditure will soon exceed 30% once the Lakena dump is closed.
c) Traffic Growth The advent of the motor car and its impact on settlement patterns has its obvious impact on a small town like Nausori.

With old infrastructure, limited streetscape and an influx of people converging on it gives the feel of an overcrowded, vibrant and busy town.

In fact it merely underscores the state of confusion that the town is in rather than a genuine economic revival.

But the flow of traffic within and out of Nausori is an issue worthy of attention.
In its rough triangular shape downtown Nausori’s limited street numbers and narrow spacing poses a challenge for any driver.

The possibility of “pedestrianising” part of the town should not be discounted.

d) Insensitive Development The original design and layout of the town has been undermined by inconsistent policy decisions by past Councils.
Contravention of planning regulations have been evident particularly in the substitution of public open spaces by buildings creating a smug look that negatively impacts the aesthetic value and character of the town.

Encroachment of new buildings to various lots have been evident on a number of occasions.

The sprawl of urban settlements in the relocation of squatters has already created disruptions in the town planning regulations particularly in areas of disputed land tenureship.
There is a growth of backyard garages in residential areas and an incompatibity in new development to zoning classification which need correcting.

e) Littering and Waste Disposal Indiscriminate littering both in downtown and the suburbs are a common feature of Nausori, some of which are quite deliberate sabotage.

Counter measures taken by the Council to combat littering have so far remained ineffective because the matter requires the introduction of some form of deterrence to control it.
f) Impact of Waste Disposal on Municipal Expenditure The necessity for bringing some discipline into the litter issue through the use of Naboro Landfill has an associated problem of cost, due to the long distance of transporting waste to Naboro.

The cost of dumping at Naboro which currently represents 25% of our total operating expenditure will soon exceed 30% once the Lakena dump is closed.
4 g) Impact of Land Tenure on Planning Town Planning is made more difficult by the complexity in the land tenure system with a good portion of the land belonging to native owners and private owners.

There is little land controlled by the Council.

Occasional interference by native land owners on leased land causes negative perceptions on investment in the town.
h) Unemployment Unemployment is a common problem in Nausori with a very little commercial and industrial base, most of the people live here but work in Suva or elsewhere.

With the relocation of squatters from Suva to Nausori the problem is exacerbated.

But Nausori remains an important town from the strategic, social, economic and historic point of view.

Apart from being the regional centre for the three provinces it is also a centre for cultural and sporting events.
Major rugby and soccer events are hosted at Ratu Cakobau Park.

It is also a centre of academic excellence with 4 major secondary schools within its vicinity.

The government administration for the Central division is based there headed by the Divisional Commissioner and other departmental heads.

In terms of government’s regional planning the thinking is to continue to maintain Nausori as the centre for the division and to allow subcentres like Vunidawa and Korovou as satellites that feed into it.
There will be a need to strengthen the centre by building on agricultural potential to promote food processing in the town as a way of generating employment and strengthening the economy.

The Nausori airport hosts local, regional and international flights and is key to the development of the economy of the whole Central division.

The export trade could be facilitated if quarantine facilities were introduced.
Tourists from Australia and New Zealand can access tourist attractions in Northwest Viti Levu, Ovalau and in the Central Division.

In planning for the future, Nausori has to address some of its key contradictions.

It is an overcrowded town yet few live and work there.

It is an agricultural based town yet there is little food processing being done there.

It is a growing town yet its Council has precious few assets to enable it to grow well into the future.
The town has sound infrastructure yet it has little investment.

While these maybe stereotypes gleaned from the daily conversations of its towns folk they reflect a concern that should not be taken for granted.

Finally Nausori also has to carefully weigh the impact of its local role as opposed to its regional one.
The bulk of its revenue is drawn from ratepayers particularly the residents who often begrudge the business community for paying similar level of rates yet gain more income and services from their investments.

This needs to be corrected.

More opportunities should also be created for Nausori’s regional constituents to invest more in Nausori not only in shopping for basic goods but also selling more products and investing more money in business to help Nausori grow.
It will help consolidate the rural-urban linkage.

1.3 Review of Current Services and Programs The Nausori Town Council has limited assets confined mainly to the bus stand, the market, Ratu Cakobau Park, to Council commercial complexes hosting the Library, restaurants, nightclub and various other services.

There are also some small parcel of land on Vunivivi Hill and Manoca.

There are 3 Council’s trucks and 3 official vehicles.

Yet its scope of responsibility is wide and burdensome.
It maintains 20,512 meters of roads and 38,553 meters of drains of the municipality.

It clears 2973 tons of garbage for disposal at Naboro and maintains key infrastructure like Cakobau Park, the Nausori Market and ensures the cleanliness of the town.

It does these in consultation with the ratepayers.

It has to address all grievances that are made to it on a regular basis and it tries to be a good custodian of ratepayers and stakeholder interests.
But it can only do so within the resources it has at its disposal.

In the past 3 years the average budget implementation ratio was 4% Capital against 96% operating expenditure.

The high operating expenditure was due in no small part on the cost of carting garbage to the Naboro Landfill which constitutes about 25% of our total annual operating budget.

There being a significant improvement in our rate collection this year it is envisaged that our capital budget will be in excess of 10% of the total budget.
We have also for this year extended our services to Naulu/Nakasi and Davuilevu Housing in direct response to their call for better services to be given by the Council.

We have in the process opened a Council Office in that area and it has proved useful in our community outreach and the collection of rates.

The potential for community involvement has yet to be fully explored.
In June this year we had Environment Week where we marshaled community support for hosting community clean up in Waila and Davuilevu Housing.

We hope to be appointing neighbourhood advisors from our neighbouhoods to help in identifying critical community issues that can be jointly tackled with the community.

There is a serious problem of unemployment in the township and appropriate strategies need to be put in place to combat it.
1.4 Relevance of the “People’s Charter” There are certain aspects of “The People’s Charter” which are very relevant to municipal governance.

The issue of ensuring effective and enlightened leadership as stated on Pillar 3 is appropriate.
The others on Pillars 4 on Efficiency and Effectiveness of Service Delivery and Pillar 5 on Higher Economic Growth and 5 6 More opportunities should also be created for Nausori’s regional constituents to invest more in Nausori not only in shopping for basic goods but also selling more products and investing more money in business to help Nausori grow.

It will help consolidate the rural-urban linkage.


1.3 Review of Current Services and Programs The Nausori Town Council has limited assets confined mainly to the bus stand, the market, Ratu Cakobau Park, to Council commercial complexes hosting the Library, restaurants, nightclub and various other services.

There are also some small parcel of land on Vunivivi Hill and Manoca.

There are 3 Council’s trucks and 3 official vehicles.

Yet its scope of responsibility is wide and burdensome.
It maintains 20,512 meters of roads and 38,553 meters of drains of the municipality.

It clears 2973 tons of garbage for disposal at Naboro and maintains key infrastructure like Cakobau Park, the Nausori Market and ensures the cleanliness of the town.

It does these in consultation with the ratepayers.

It has to address all grievances that are made to it on a regular basis and it tries to be a good custodian of ratepayers and stakeholder interests.
But it can only do so within the resources it has at its disposal.

In the past 3 years the average budget implementation ratio was 4% Capital against 96% operating expenditure.

The high operating expenditure was due in no small part on the cost of carting garbage to the Naboro Landfill which constitutes about 25% of our total annual operating budget.

There being a significant improvement in our rate collection this year it is envisaged that our capital budget will be in excess of 10% of the total budget.
We have also for this year extended our services to Naulu/Nakasi and Davuilevu Housing in direct response to their call for better services to be given by the Council.

We have in the process opened a Council Office in that area and it has proved useful in our community outreach and the collection of rates.

The potential for community involvement has yet to be fully explored.
In June this year we had Environment Week where we marshaled community support for hosting community clean up in Waila and Davuilevu Housing.

We hope to be appointing neighbourhood advisors from our neighbouhoods to help in identifying critical community issues that can be jointly tackled with the community.

There is a serious problem of unemployment in the township and appropriate strategies need to be put in place to combat it.
1.4 Relevance of the “People’s Charter” There are certain aspects of “The People’s Charter” which are very relevant to municipal governance.

The issue of ensuring effective and enlightened leadership as stated on Pillar 3 is appropriate.

The others on Pillars 4 on Efficiency and Effectiveness of Service Delivery and Pillar 5 on Higher Economic Growth and 6 ensuring sustainability are also relevant.

So is Pillar 6 on making more land available for productive and social purposes.
Pillar 8 on reducing poverty, (as part of social justice) is a critical component of sustainable urban development.

The form and content of this Strategic Plan incorporates many of the principles of the Charter.

2.0 2.1 Council Members and Principal Officers The review/reform program, introduced by Ministry of Local Government, Urban Development, Housing and Environment had Napolioni Masirewa appointed by the Government as the Special Administrator for the Council.
Special Administrator Town Clerk/CEO Manager Finance Manager Building &Health Manager Nakasi Town Planning Officer Manager Human Resource Secretary Market Master Senior Rates Officer Technical Officer - - - - - - - - - - - Napolioni Masirewa till 31/7/14 Azam Khan from 1/8/14 Swastika Rattan Sandhya Pillay Sailosi Qalilawa Epeli Nadraiqere Vereimi Vudileka (From February) Chandra Krishna (Mrs) Pita Tamanikaisawa Melvin Prasad Taniela Taukeinikoro The Special Administrator resigned from the Council will effect from 30th July, 2014.
Staffs were sent on trainings and short courses during the year.

2.2 Sub Committees Subcommittees established during 2014 were: a) b) c) d) e) Building, Health and Works Finance and General Purposes Subdivision, Town Planning and Traffic Staff Committee Monday Staff Meeting All committee meetings were chaired by the Special Administrator and after his resignation by Chief Executive Officer.
7 2.3 Meetings The following meetings were held: 2014 Meetings 12 Building, Health and Works Finance, Properties & General Purpose 12 6 Subdivision, Town Planning 6 Traffic and Prosecution 9 Staff 26 Monday Staff Meetings 7 Rates 3 Works 2.4 Directory Location Postal Address Telephone Fax: Email 2.5 Population - 2 Wainibokasi Road - P O Box 72, Nausori - - - 3477133 3400048 nausoritown@connect.com.fj Population of the town recorded as per the last census is: Nakasi Davuilevu Nausori 2.6 Councils Solicitor Lajendra Law Phone: 3100008 Registered Office: Fax: 3100009 Nasese, Suva Tirath Sharma Law Reddy and Nandan Lawyers Ravono and Raikici 2.7 Councils Auditors Auditor General’s Office of Fiji 2.8 Council Bankers Bank of Baroda 8 2.9 ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NAUSORI 3.0 STRATEGIC DIRECTION Ratepayers of Nausori Town SPECIAL ADMINISTRATOR Finance, Properties and General Purpose Building and Health Staff Subdivision, Town Planning and Traffic CEO Field Services Finance Department Health, Building & Environment Town Planning Administration and Operation 9 3.1 Vision  To develop Nausori to be a sustainable and liveable town that advocates the principles of sustainable economic growth, environmental responsibility and social justice.
3.2 Founding Principles The town of Nausori will be focused on the process of sustainable urban development.

During the plan period the key strategic priorities will involve the following: i) The promotion of sustainable economic growth through targeted investment to generate employment and income for all.

ii) The provision of sound infrastructure for transport, water and sewerage, energy and communications and other sporting and cultural activities.
iii) The promotion of sustainable environmental strategies to enhance the town’s natural, built and human environment.

iv) The promotion of integrated and strategic planning for land use, community and environmental planning that meets statutory requirements and community needs.

v) The development of community based strategies to combat the rising problem of poverty and to promote fairness and equality of access for all.
vi) The development a system of governance and service delivery that are financially sustainable, accountable and efficient.

4.0 Activities 10 3.0 STRATEGIC DIRECTION 3.1 Vision  To develop Nausori to be a sustainable and liveable town that advocates the principles of sustainable economic growth, environmental responsibility and social justice.

3.2 Founding Principles The town of Nausori will be focused on the process of sustainable urban development.
During the plan period the key strategic priorities will involve the following: i) ii) iii) iv) v) vi) The promotion of sustainable economic growth through targeted investment to generate employment and income for all.

The provision of sound infrastructure for transport, water and sewerage, energy and communications and other sporting and cultural activities.

The promotion of sustainable environmental strategies to enhance the town’s natural, built and human environment.
The promotion of integrated and strategic planning for land use, community and environmental planning that meets statutory requirements and community needs.

The development of community based strategies to combat the rising problem of poverty and to promote fairness and equality of access for all.

The development a system of governance and service delivery that are financially sustainable, accountable and efficient.
4.0 Activities 10 4.1 Building Applications 4.3 Business License Report Health and Building section received a total of 166 building applications during the year.
Total value of building applications received was $18, 666, 74.176 And fees generated by the Council was $52,697.02 during the year 12 Completion certificates were issued which had a value of $3,248,289.60 4.2 Health Report INSPECTION 95 215 10 15 322 22 35 1100 114 TYPE OF BUSINESS SHOPS SUPERMARKET FACTORIES SUBDIVISIONS BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION SCHOOLS HAWKERS HOUSE TO HOUSE INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS/NUISANCES NEW BUILDING SITE BEFORE APPROVAL BAKE HOUSE KAVA SALOONS RESTAURANTS/EATING PLACES MILK PLACES 67 HAIRDRESSERS/CHIROPODISTS 25 350 RUBBISH DUMP 20 BUTCHER SHOPS 15 BOARDING HOUSES/HOTELS 2,669 TOTAL 47 25 129 63 REINSPECTION TOTAL 40 167 3 2 276 135 382 13 17 598 16 27 65 55 - 35 15 69 28 12 110 8 8 936 38 62 1165 169 63 82 40 198 95 37 460 28 23 3,605 • Two food safety workshops were conducted during the year.
The main objective was to create awareness on the food safety regulation 2009 amongst Food establishment within the Nausori Municipal Boundary.

• Food condemnation was also conducted on several Supermarkets and Butchers.

Food items confiscated were disposed of at the Naboro Landfill.

• Five major Clean Up campaign was conducted during the year.

• Conducted one in-house training for 6 new Litter prevention Officers on the Litter Promulgation 2008.
11 12 A total of 700 business continued operation in town with 53 new business opening.

Grand total of business of business operating in town was 753.

4.4 Finance Report In year 2013, Financials were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards for Small and Medium –sized Entities (“IFRS for SMEs”) and the requirements of Section 57 (2) of the Local Government Act.
Funds collected and expensed compared to budget from major revenue streams and expenses during the year based on the audited financial and Annual Corporate Plan was: Budget VIP Figures per Un-Audited Financial Budget VIP Figures per Un- Audited Financial 2,659,145 2,778,242 $ (119,097) 23,797 29,891 $ (6,094) 4,464,379 4,450,767 $ 13,612 99,845 108,705 $ (8,860) 13,612 (8,860) $4,752 Budget VIP Figures per Un-Audited Financial (119,097) (6,094) $ (125,191) The financial figures depicted above is based on Accrual Basis of Accounting under the IFRS 4.4.1 Operating Fund: Particulars Income excluding parking meter Less : Expenses excluding parking meter Loss for the year Parking Meter Fund: Particulars Parking meter Income Less : Expenses parking meter Loss for the year Consolidated Fund: Particulars Operating Fund Parking Meter Fund Loss for the year requirement.
Subsequent Events: 4.3 Business License Report A total of 700 business continued operation in town with 53 new business opening.

Grand total of business of business operating in town was 753.

4.4 Finance Report In year 2013, Financials were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards for Small and Medium –sized Entities (“IFRS for SMEs”) and the requirements of Section 57 (2) of the Local Government Act.
Funds collected and expensed compared to budget from major revenue streams and expenses during the year based on the audited financial and Annual Corporate Plan was: 4.4.1 Operating Fund: Particulars Income excluding parking meter Less : Expenses excluding parking meter Loss for the year Parking Meter Fund: Particulars Parking meter Income Less : Expenses parking meter Loss for the year Consolidated Fund: Particulars Operating Fund Parking Meter Fund Loss for the year Budget VIP Figures per Un-Audited Financial 4,464,379 4,450,767 $ 13,612 2,659,145 2,778,242 $ (119,097) Budget VIP Figures per Un- Audited Financial 99,845 108,705 $ (8,860) 23,797 29,891 $ (6,094) Budget VIP Figures per Un-Audited Financial 13,612 (8,860) $4,752 (119,097) (6,094) $ (125,191) The financial figures depicted above is based on Accrual Basis of Accounting under the IFRS requirement.
Subsequent Events: 12 • Council continued with the completion of the Inter Transport (New Nausori Market & Bus Station) relocation project.

Total external borrowings sanctioned by Fiji Development Bank for the project is $ 10.4 million and Government grant commitment of $3 million.

Grant of $1,500,000 was received in 2013 and 2014 respectively.
As at 31st December 2014, the following sum (VEP) were utilized for the Inter Transport Project: Particulars FDB ITP Government Grant Total Commitment Total Amount 3,527,165.35 2,608,695.65 $ 6,135,861.00 • Council received a grant of $79,248.51 from Ministry of Local Government, Housing & Environment for the construction of restroom for taxi operators at Nakasi & Dunstan Street, Nausori.

The construction of the project commenced in 2014.


• Council received a grant of $70,000 from Ministry of Local Government, Housing & Environment for the Drainage Project for the Vuci Informal Settlement.

5.0 Rates Annual Report – 2014 1.

Rates Struck for the year 2014 Zoning Residential Commercial/Industrial Civic Rates Struck Charged $ 0.01 on UCV $ 0.02 on UCV $ 0.002932 on UCV 2.
Rates Opening Balance 2014 CURRENT ARREARS TOTAL Opening Balance As At 01.01.2014 1,300,267.69 1,926,313.95 3,226,581.64 Total Collection As At 31.12.2014 747,047.06 394,614.23 1,141,661.29 Balance As at 31.12.2014 553,220.63 1,531,699.72 2,084,920.35 3.
Debtor Listing As At 31st December, 2014 Ward Current (2014 Balance Only) Arrears Total Naulu/Nakasi Ward 43,864.76 1,421,414.33 1,465,279.09 Nausori Ward Davuilevu Ward Total 25,490.71 9,778.87 79,134.34 253,863.61 330,508.07 2,005,786.01 279,354.32 340,286.94 2,084,920.35 4.

Sexennial Valuation • Sexennial Valuation was carried in year 2013 and implemented in year 2014 with increase in UCV of $ 27,985,455.00 with 31.7% increase in UCV.
• Total Discount Allowed during the discount period from Jan 2014 to March 2014 5.

Discount Allowed was $ 48,359.66.

5.4 LIBRARY 5.4.1 INTRODUCTION The collection of books and periodicals provided by the Nausori Library has form a vital part of communication and education.
It makes available knowledge that has been accumulated through the years and people in all works of life use library resources in their work, including students, teachers, scholars, business executives, government officials or a housewife.

Large numbers of people also visit the library to satisfy a desire for knowledge or to obtain material for some kind of leisure time activity.
5.4.2 Objectives (1) Library collections serve as important resources in the education work and recreation to members of the community.

(2) Maintains a wide selection of books for library users.

The selection include, up-to- date reference works such as almanacs, atlases, encyclopedias and government publications, non-fiction work that covers the whole broad range of people’s interest as well as fiction collection of the past and present.
(3) Become an information sources for many groups in the community 5.4.3 Holdings of the Library The library has a wide selection of reading materials such as Fiction and Non-Fiction books, Reference collection, Hindi and Fijian books.

Periodicals, Newspapers (local), Universities calendars (Fiji and overseas), and Annual Reports for in- house use.
Up-to-date information about Aids, Education, Diabetes, S.O.P.A.C, Environment, E.C.R.E.A, U.N.D.P, Women Crisis Center, and Secretariat of the Pacific Community, Consumer Council, National Food and Nutrition, National Center for Health Promotion, U.N.I.C.E.F, Kava, and other government and non-government organizations.

13 14 Nausori Ward Davuilevu Ward Total 25,490.71 9,778.87 79,134.34 253,863.61 330,508.07 2,005,786.01 279,354.32 340,286.94 2,084,920.35 4.
Sexennial Valuation • Sexennial Valuation was carried in year 2013 and implemented in year 2014 with increase in UCV of $ 27,985,455.00 with 31.7% increase in UCV.

5.

Discount Allowed • Total Discount Allowed during the discount period from Jan 2014 to March 2014 was $ 48,359.66.

5.4 LIBRARY 5.4.1 INTRODUCTION The collection of books and periodicals provided by the Nausori Library has form a vital part of communication and education.
It makes available knowledge that has been accumulated through the years and people in all works of life use library resources in their work, including students, teachers, scholars, business executives, government officials or a housewife.

Large numbers of people also visit the library to satisfy a desire for knowledge or to obtain material for some kind of leisure time activity.
5.4.2 Objectives (1) Library collections serve as important resources in the education work and recreation to members of the community.

(2) Maintains a wide selection of books for library users.

The selection include, up-to- date reference works such as almanacs, atlases, encyclopedias and government publications, non-fiction work that covers the whole broad range of people’s interest as well as fiction collection of the past and present.
(3) Become an information sources for many groups in the community 5.4.3 Holdings of the Library The library has a wide selection of reading materials such as Fiction and Non-Fiction books, Reference collection, Hindi and Fijian books.

Periodicals, Newspapers (local), Universities calendars (Fiji and overseas), and Annual Reports for in- house use.
Up-to-date information about Aids, Education, Diabetes, S.O.P.A.C, Environment, E.C.R.E.A, U.N.D.P, Women Crisis Center, and Secretariat of the Pacific Community, Consumer Council, National Food and Nutrition, National Center for Health Promotion, U.N.I.C.E.F, Kava, and other government and non-government organizations.

14 5.4.4 Overdue Books Overdue notices are sent every month to members whose books are overdue.
At times members do not respond even when reminder notices are sent so we therefore, have to make telephone calls as well.

5.4.5 Vertical File Some very important topics such as pollution,drugs,Information on Water, Reconciliation, Human Rights, Tourism etc.are always selected from newspapers and other worn out magazines, pamphlets, and Brochures and a file is made.

These ready information are very useful to students doing research work.

It saves a lot of time and information are readily available.
5.4.5 Opening Hours Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday Closed on Sundays and Public holidays.

9.00am- 4.30pm 9.00am- 4.00pm 9.00am- 1.00pm 5.4.8 Clientele Apart from the registered member’s majority of the clientele were students using reference and non-fiction books for research, assignments and for study purposes.

Adults also make a good use of the library by taking advantage of free newspapers, magazines, health and fitness books, cookery, or spending leisure hours reading storybooks.
FIELD DEPARTMENT 1.

TRANSPORT/COUNCIL FLEET Council had 3 trucks for solid waste management (ET 446, EY 801, FH 942) and 4 vehicles for operational and office usage (FB 429, FR 974, FQ 850 & FQ 859).

2.

PROJECTS UPDATE a) Government of Fiji under Local Government 2014 Challenge Fund Scheme established to improve Local Government delivery services had approved construction of six (6) Taxi Stand restrooms and shelters in the Nausori Central Business District and Naulu/Nakasi/Davuilevu Housing Areas.
With grant of $79,248.50, the council constructed restrooms in the areas of Dunstan Street, Syria Park, Nakasi Road, Mataika Street, Wainubuku Road and Vishnu Deo Road for usage by Taxi Operators.

b) Footpaths - Footpaths were maintained in the CBD area.

Quite a lot of footpath were in bad condition as the concrete and plaster has worn out.
It was noted that the major reasons for this bad condition of Footpaths was it has started to go bad on places where there is either a camber for telecom, water, FEA and water discharge pipes run beneath.

This was an area of concern whereby the authorities upon doing repair works on these chambers does not repair the footpaths upon completion of works hence it gets worst.
c) Road Condition in Brown Lane and Market Road- Numerous complaints were lodged and discussed with FRA and MWH in regards to the road condition of Brown Lane and Market Road.

Potholes and poor road condition had been an issue.

In August, FRA did carry out some works in Part of Brown Lane and Gulam Nabi Street and others were left incomplete.

The road entrance from New World to Market is very bad.
d) Chambers in Town - Council had been engaged in replacing and installing chamber lid covers on existing chambers.

Cleaning of these Chambers off debris, silt and rubbish was also done.

e) Tiling in Council Office - tiles were placed in the Main Council Office.

The whole of reception area and towards Building & Health Section were tiled.

Part of the reception area towards rates section had been tiled.

Existing tiles is removed, chipped and new tiles are placed.
f) Garden Trays Upgrade - Garden Trays in CBD were plastered and painted.

These garden trays were last painted couple of years back and some of it has been damaged by public and also vehicles.

g) Mosquito Spraying and abate in Drains - Mosquito spraying was done in Manoca Area from New Town Road, China Garden, Mara Road, Rambisessar Road and Part of Kings Road.

Drains were also cleaned and abates were placed after cleaning.
h) Drainage Upgrade  Willow Street Drain - Drain Upgrade works completed in Willow Street.

Water seepage has been sealed and V-Drains were re-laid.

Reinforcement was done and two rows of Concrete blocks were placed to stop soil from coming into the drains.

 Amar Singh Drain - Contractor carried out works on the drains in Amar Singh Road.

Placement of blockwall and alignment of 3 V-Drains.

Other length of 40m had been realigned and compacted.

3.
3.

RATU CAKOBAU PARK Ratu Cakobau Park hosted the Fiji Fact Soccer Tournament in June.

The Tournament was a success which was witnessed by the general public of Fiji and abroad.

The park also hosted the Muslim Soccer World Cup in October.

A ride on mower was also purchased for turf maintenance.

15 16 b) Footpaths - Footpaths were maintained in the CBD area.

Quite a lot of footpath were in bad condition as the concrete and plaster has worn out.
It was noted that the major reasons for this bad condition of Footpaths was it has started to go bad on places where there is either a camber for telecom, water, FEA and water discharge pipes run beneath.

This was an area of concern whereby the authorities upon doing repair works on these chambers does not repair the footpaths upon completion of works hence it gets worst.
c) Road Condition in Brown Lane and Market Road- Numerous complaints were lodged and discussed with FRA and MWH in regards to the road condition of Brown Lane and Market Road.

Potholes and poor road condition had been an issue.

In August, FRA did carry out some works in Part of Brown Lane and Gulam Nabi Street and others were left incomplete.

The road entrance from New World to Market is very bad.
d) Chambers in Town - Council had been engaged in replacing and installing chamber lid covers on existing chambers.

Cleaning of these Chambers off debris, silt and rubbish was also done.

e) Tiling in Council Office - tiles were placed in the Main Council Office.

The whole of reception area and towards Building & Health Section were tiled.

Part of the reception area towards rates section had been tiled.

Existing tiles is removed, chipped and new tiles are placed.
f) Garden Trays Upgrade - Garden Trays in CBD were plastered and painted.

These garden trays were last painted couple of years back and some of it has been damaged by public and also vehicles.

g) Mosquito Spraying and abate in Drains - Mosquito spraying was done in Manoca Area from New Town Road, China Garden, Mara Road, Rambisessar Road and Part of Kings Road.

Drains were also cleaned and abates were placed after cleaning.
h) Drainage Upgrade  Willow Street Drain - Drain Upgrade works completed in Willow Street.

Water seepage has been sealed and V-Drains were re-laid.

Reinforcement was done and two rows of Concrete blocks were placed to stop soil from coming into the drains.

 Amar Singh Drain - Contractor carried out works on the drains in Amar Singh Road.

Placement of blockwall and alignment of 3 V-Drains.

Other length of 40m had been realigned and compacted.

3.
3.

RATU CAKOBAU PARK Ratu Cakobau Park hosted the Fiji Fact Soccer Tournament in June.

The Tournament was a success which was witnessed by the general public of Fiji and abroad.

The park also hosted the Muslim Soccer World Cup in October.

A ride on mower was also purchased for turf maintenance.

16 A borehole was also drilled and placed at the park for sprinkler purposes to be used on ground turf.

4.

GRASS CUTTING, STREET & DRAIN CLEANING Grass Cutting in Nausori Ward managed by Council workers.
Two rounds of grass cutting are carried out in a month.

Drain and street cleaning is also ongoing.

As for Davuilevu Ward, works had been outsourced to Contractor, General Industrial.

Nakasi Ward is being looked after by Contractor Joe’s Weeding and Davuilevu Housing Ward by Viti-e-loma.

5.

ROAD PATCHING AND STREET LIGHT.

The Council worked closely with FRA and Prime Fiji for the maintenance and upkeep of the road and streetlight.
FRA is carrying out road patching works whereas streetlight is being managed by Prime Fiji.

Inter Transport Project Annual Corporate Plan The second first annual corporate plan was developed in 2011 for the Council.

The document was reviewed by a special committee during the year.

Achievement and progress noted as per deliverables of the annual corporate plan was 75% of the total targets.

In absence of a business plan the document had some ongoing activities recorded in within.
Acknowledgement Council takes this opportunity to thank its line Ministry of Local Government, Urban Development, Housing and Environment for its continued support and assistance.

Office of the Commissioner Central is also acknowledged for continued support provided during the year.

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