Government’s Geologist – Taniela Kula said there’s hope the sand from Fafaa will help with the major construction projects.
This is a licensed area and a study has indicated it is safe for sand mining within 1 to 2 kilometers from Fafaa Island’s reefs.
This location is about 15 -18 metres deep where sea currents sweep sand from surrounding areas, accumulating the deposits for years.
Government is optimistic there are more positive impacts than negative on the environment from carrying out this project.
