Chinese Government provides USD 3.8 million grant for Naqali Bridge Project
Commitment amount
$ 5793426.503406393
Adjusted commitment amount
$ 5793426.5
Constant 2021 USD
Summary
Funding agency [Type]
Unspecified Chinese Government Institution [Government Agency]
Recipient
Fiji
Sector
Transport and storage (Code: 210)
Flow type
Grant
Infrastructure
Yes
Category
Project lifecycle
Geography
Description
In 2008, the Chinese Government provided a $3.8 million grant to the Government of Fiji for the Naqali Bridge Construction Project. The purpose of the project was to construct a 150 meter bridge that crosses the upper Wainimala River in Naitasiri Province. China Railway First Group (Fiji) Company Ltd was the contractor responsible for implementation. Construction began in January 2009 and a formal groundbreaking ceremony took place in February 2009. The last pile of concrete was laid on November 17, 2009. Construction ended in December 2009 and the Chinese Ambassador to Fiji attended the official bridge opening ceremony on February 26, 2010. The originally anticipated project implementation start and end dates were January 2, 2009, and February 2, 2010, respectively.
Additional details
The Chinese project title is Naqali桥正.
Number of official sources
7
Number of total sources
13
Details
Cofinanced
No
Direct receiving agencies [Type]
Government of the Republic of Fiji [Government Agency]
Implementing agencies [Type]
China Railway First Group (Fiji) Co. Ltd. [State-owned Company]