The Infrastructure Assessment Report for Suva-Nausori Schools was launched this morning, marking an important step towards further improving educational facilities across the region.
Supported by the Australian Government, the report is a key component of the Education Master Infrastructure Plan Project, which reflects the Government’s commitment to providing safe, resilient, and inclusive learning environment for all Fijian children.
Officiating the auspicious occasion, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka emphasised the importance of quality education as a bedrock of Fiji’s National Development Plan (NDP) 2025–2029 and Vision 2050.
“This report is a testament to our commitment to enhancing educational facilities and ensuring that every child in Fiji have access to a safe, resilient, and inclusive learning environment,” the PM said.
“The Government is actively working to address the issue of classroom overcrowding by expanding the identified school facilities and optimising existing spaces. This initiative will greatly improve learning conditions for numerous students in years to come.”
“I acknowledge with gratitude the Australian Government for their continued support through the renewed and elevated Vuvale Partnership.”
“Through the Strategic Partnership, work is being progressed to improve the access to quality education for our people.”
With the report launch, PM Rabuka reaffirmed the Coalition Government’s commitment to investing in school infrastructure and ensuring that every child in Fiji receives education in a safe, well-equipped, and future-ready school.
“This report serves as a catalyst for transformation. By working together, we can create a more efficient, accessible, and quality-driven education system for all Fijians,” Hon. Rabuka concluded.
Speaking on behalf of the Australian Government, High Commissioner, His Excellency Ewen McDonald expressed Australia’s strong passion for education, believing it has great potential for personal and national growth.
He added that Australia is happy to engage with the government, and teachers and students in Fiji, highlighting the central and impact of education of every part of national life.
“One of the things that’s really important for Australia is that we don’t just talk about what we’re going to do, we actually get on and do things and support the government with its priorities,” High Commissioner McDonald asserted.
The report has been put together by a technical team of experts and infrastructure engineers after a thorough assessment of the existing infrastructure on 86 primary and secondary schools across the Suva-Nausori corridor.
Visit www.pmoffice.gov.fj to read the PM’s full speech.
