Road Construction Company to pursue third Crusher in Bua
The Kashmir Transport Company (KTC) PTE Limited has mapped out its long term vision to set up a third Crusher in Kubulau District, Bua.
The private road construction and materials supplier already established two quarries in Devo in Seaqaqa and Nalutu Crusher in Lekutu.
The company ventured and started its metal production in 2017 because of the increased demand for better quality road making materials.
During an official visit on Wednesday in Seaqaqa, Company Road Engineer, Jioji Mate, briefed the Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Filimone Vosarogo, on its ambition.
Mr Mate said the expansion of a new crusher in Kubulau would allow them to service its construction and material supply for upgrade of the Wailevu West Coast road, Kubulau peninsular and the Wainuni road.
This would be dependent on its
client demand for these services and job contracts offered by the Fiji Roads Authority or its contractors.
“We have about 160 items of plant/ vehicle and two crushers and the demand for better quality crushed material will increase as public sector investment on infrastructure development grows,” he indicated.
Mr Mate remained optimistic about the venture and hoped it would flourish.
This because of the high demand in the quality of stone chips and
crushed metal.
“Consequently the company has long term plans to improve quality and production,” he said.
The company established firm stance on its hard work and dedication to forge a healthy partnership between the private and public sector.
Mr Jioji said the visit by the line minister brought new confidence and induced new innovation to the upcoming projects.
At present, KTC is engaged in the
Fiji Roads Authority (FRA) rip and remake programme on the sealed roads in the Northern Division. The company produce 40mm and 65mm base course gravel for pavement construction and in seal and unsealed roads in its Devo Crusher. While, at its portable hammermill crusher, it produced 40mm to 65mm base course.
Mr Vosarogo, said his ministry was supportive of the economic activities that contribute to investments, benefitting communities.
He was encouraged by the observation of community and family engagement of workers in its effort to grow the local infrastructural industry.
“It speaks largely of what companies are supposed to be doing, that is, having greater community impacts in their operation,” he said. Mr Mate reiterated that jobs were filtered from private companies into families and communities which brought a positive business energy.