These were the words from a member of the Tutua community, Mrs. Mele Luvu this morning when the Minister of Youth and Sports Honorable Jese Saukuru was officiating the ground-breaking ceremony for the sealing of Multi-Purpose Court in Tuatua Labasa , today (07:07:23)
“The project we are here to celebrate today is more than just a sports facility; we see it in the broader context, as an important part of the greater effort to connect our communities through strategic infrastructure investment, and as a major step in stimulating next level economic development here in Tuatua.” Minister Saukuru said.
He further states when this project is completed, we will be one giant step closer to fulfilling our economic development potential. I, for one, am looking forward to seeing this community thrive and prosper in the years ahead.
Community member Mrs Mele Luvu thanked the Minister and the Ministry for now their voice has been finally heard after the lapse of 10 years, of their knocking on the door and now their prayers and dream’s has been fulfilled and they thank the Government of the Day for the tremendous work carried out by them as they have just started in the last 6 months, and the work carried out by them is more than everything they have been asking in the last Ten years.
The Minister of Youth and Sports Honorable Jese Saukuru also extended his appreciation to all of the community members and others who are either working on the project or can’t wait for it to open so that they can utilize the facility.
This new sports facility will have a great positive impact on this community of Tuatua as it will promote health and wellbeing for the community and also identify some talents in the community that will in future, be representing Fiji in Sports. The facility is intended for sports like Netball and will also be an income generating opportunity for the youth and the community in hosting sports events.
The Ministry's Strategic plan is to develop sports and make pathway plans for youth and sports athletes to be successful in their life after sports.
The Tuatua Multipurpose court is the first standard court in the Northern Division that we as the Ministry construct for the betterment of youth in the Tuatua and nearby community.