📋 Tender Overview
The Ministry of Defence National Security and Policing together with the Australian Department of Defence are jointly developing the Maritime Essential Services Centre MESC Project.The MESC site which is located in Lami will integrate the Republic of Fiji Navy Headquarters Fiji Maritime Surveillance and Rescue Coordination Centre Suva Coastal Radio and Fiji Navy Hydrographic Service.The establishment of the MESC will meet a number of Fijis global maritime commitments to safe shipping through the enhancement and co-locating of the Suva Coastal Radio Service Station Rescue Coordination Center and Hydrographic office.The Ministry of Defence National Security and Policing hosted the fourth consultation session with residents of Lami on Thursday 11th August 2022 at the Lami Parish Hall.The consultation was conducted as the Ministry noted that several residents had new concerns on the project which had not been raised in earlier consultation sessions. As such together with relevant government agencies and statutory bodies the Ministry led a whole-of-government dialogue session with the Lami community in order to address the issues and concerns that were recently brough to light.Several articles reported in the Fiji Times on Thursday 04th August 2022 was very misleading and conflicting as it claimed that no proper consultation was conducted.The Ministry wishes to clarify that due processes were followed to acquire approvals for the commencement of the project including consultation with all stakeholders especially residents of Lami.In the 4th consultation session with Lami residents the Ministry has clarified all concerns and issues that were recently brought up. The Ministry will continue to engage with Lami residents and all stakeholders on any other concerns that may still exist.
