Foundation completed for three-storey building
Foundation for a $4 million three-storey building has been layed down in Gladstone Road in Suva.
Contracted by CHIGES Construction Pte Limited, clearing works for the new building had already started earlier this year.
Director Hong Liu said construction was on schedule during the pandemic as building materials were from local suppliers.
Mr Liu said the only disruption was during rainy weather which caused a bit of delay in construction.
“Aside from this, construction continues. All the contracted workers were fully vaccinated and were advised on the safety protocols. We are using local building materials to support local business so there was no disruption on the supply of building materials,” said Mr Liu.
He added that flooring has also started for the new building.
Mr Liu plans to complete construction by next year depending on how quickly things resume to normal post COVID.
The property is owned by businessman Dewan Chand Maharaj who decided to upgrade the building last year.
Initially the plan was for a fivestorey building but that changed because of the pandemic.
“The old building was 70 years – old and was one of the oldest buildings in Suva. I bought the building from a family 50 years ago for $750,000,” he said.
Mr Maharaj plans to have long term tenants such as government ministries to be occupants of this new building.
He owns several properties in Suva and Walu Bay, making him one of Suva’s top businessman.
Amongst several roles, Mr Maharaj also chairs Quality Print Pte Limited and Kidney Foundation of Fiji. com.fj