Talks to continue Black Rock Fiji project

The Australian and Fijian Governments are in talks about possibly allowing contractors and members of the defence force to return here to continue the Black Rock Fiji project in Nadi. Australian High Commissioner John Feakes confirmed this yesterday.

Their team returned to Australia when the COVID-19 pandemic broke out.

“Work at Black Rock is continuing, not at the pace it was pre-COVID, because a lot of contractors and defence force personnel have returned home,” Mr Feakes said.

“We are in the process of talking with the Fijian Government for the Australian Defence Force and contractors. Even if they are not here, work has slowed, but continues.”

The project began on September 2019 and will be delivered in accordance with the Local Industry Capability Plan which forecasts significant opportunities for local subcontractors, suppliers and supporting industries.

The project will see the delivery of 17 new buildings, a parade ground, a rugby field and extensive roads and supporting infrastructure.

“We are hoping to meet the deadline, but it may slip,” Mr Feakes said.

The project will see the delivery of 17 new buildings, a parade ground, a rugby field and extensive roads and supporting infrastructure.