Vinod Patel Committed to Good Infrastructure

Road maintenance was the focus of a seminar held at the Novotel

Suva Lami Bay Hotel.

The seminar covered highways erosion and sediment control and environmental compliance, stormwater systems for better land management and agency compliance and segmental block systems.

It was organised by Vinod Patel Limited in conjunction with CIRTEX Industries Ltd, a company from New Zealand.

Vinod Patel over the last 56 years have been involved in major projects across

Fiji. It is one of the the leading hardware companies that have continuously provided solution driven products in civil, roading and coastal projects.

Vinod Patel with CIRTEX provide practical solutions for engineering consultants, road controlling authorities, civil contractors and geotechnical professionals.

Vinod Patel general manager sales and operations, Neellesh Singh said: “We indeed are grateful to CIRTEX Industries Ltd who have accepted to collaborate with us to convene this “CIRTEX Coastal and Highway Maintenance Seminar”, here in Novotel, Lami.

“A special welcome to our guests from CIRTEX Industries Ltd Mackenzie Watt, James Dickinson and Joe Mcleod from Tropex. Some of the projects we have supplied from CIRTEX are for all aspects, as we have supplied Geosynthetics products to China Railway – Davuilevu Housing Project.

“USP back entrance, Roading Projects – Hot Spring, Denarau South Project, CCECC Roading Project in Nausori, Nabouwalu/Savusavu Highway project, Fairdeal.

“It is gratifying to note that the agenda of the seminar covered a wide range of very interesting items relating to geosynthetics solutions that helps in the infrastructure improvement. We in Fiji associate with road maintenance daily, hence, being the supplier of geosynthetics will broaden our service as well as our relationship with all of you present here.”

Seminar topics

“This event is targeted at the roading sector. Primarily about up-skilling the industry with update and fit for purpose solution and technology that is out there. “CIRTEX and Vinod Patel have a commitment to Fiji and Tropex as a company provides tools and solutions for designing longer lasting roads.

“We believe this solution will lower the cost of repairs and maintenance providing great life span of the roads that are designed with these solutions.

“Ultimately allowing for less disruption of traffic.”