Fiji - 2.6.1 Fijij Potential MSU Sites | Digital Logistics Capacity Assessments

Warehouse storage throughout Fiji is limited and any available space is centred around Suva and Lautoka on Viti Levu.  Storage on Vanua Levu is limited and poor quality and cannot be relied upon.

Emergency warehousing where available can be requisitioned by the Government through the NDMO in case of a State of Emergency existing. Temporary storage through the use of mobile storage units (MSUs) and containers is the most feasible solution.

In the case of a natural disaster choice of sites may be limited and although the list is not exhaustive the follow sites have been identified based on the following:

Proximity to ports for incoming goods arriving by sea;

Proximity to airports for incoming goods arriving by air;
Outside of tsunami prone areas; and
Good connection to Kings Road and Princess Road as the main axes out of Suva.

The survey was not comprehensive but the following attributes were tentatively considered:

Security

Raised land unless otherwise indicated
Access to vehicles
Surrounding operating space

Viti Levu
Suva
CDP warehouse, Lami		CDP site for temporary shared warehousing Site works and drainage required
Suva Foreshore (beside Bowling Club)		Within Suva City Site works and drainage required
Nadi
Nadi International Airport		Secure Controlled by Fiji Airports Tentative consent given for use Dry raised ground Close access to runway Close access to major roads
Lautoka
Commissioner Western’s Yard		Yard hosts NDMO warehouse and first responders’ accommodation block Secure location Goods can be easily transported from Lautoka Port or Nadi Airport
Lautoka Port		Secure Adjacent to Port Hard ground free drainage Close access to major road Close access to port authorities
Lautoka Domestic landing		Adjacent to Lautoka Wharf High ground Secure
Rakiraki
Rakiraki District Council grounds		Dry raised area Insecure, potentially vulnerable Congested traffic area Adjacent to Red Cross container storage
Vanua Levu
Savusavu
Savusavu CDP Depot		Limited area, tight for MSU but will hold 3 containers Secure and fenced Not fully hard base Adjacent facilities
Savusavu Airport		Secure Close to runway Only small volume arrivals Short runway
Saqani
Saqani Works Depot (Saqani Jetty)		Secure/fenced Good road access Adjacent building Road to Saqani Jetty
Labasa
Labasa Airport		Secure Out of flood area Adjacent to buildings Direct access to runway Near Government authorities Good road access