Lease Delays Stall Major Labasa Development Projects
Acquiring proper land leases remains a key challenge delaying several major development plans for the Labasa Town Council, according to Labasa Special Administrator Chair Paul Jaduram.
Jaduram confirmed to FBC News that the council is eager to move forward with constructing a multi-storey car park, a flagship project, but lease approvals are beyond their control.
We have not got any lease over this property. We have been waiting now two and a half years for the lease documents, and we have been told it’s been sent from Suva, but the local office says they have not received it.
The council is awaiting lease approval from the iTaukei Land Trust Board before work can begin. Author's summary: Delays in lease approvals hinder Labasa development projects.