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:
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Proximity to ports for incoming goods arriving by sea;
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Proximity to airports for incoming goods arriving by air;
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Outside of tsunami prone areas; and
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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:
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Security
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Raised land unless otherwise indicated
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Access to vehicles
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Surrounding operating space
Viti Levu |
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Suva |
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CDP warehouse, Lami |
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Suva Foreshore (beside Bowling Club) |
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Nadi |
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Nadi International Airport |
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Lautoka |
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Commissioner Western’s Yard |
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Lautoka Port |
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Lautoka Domestic landing |
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Rakiraki |
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Rakiraki District Council grounds |
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Vanua Levu |
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Savusavu |
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Savusavu CDP Depot |
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Savusavu Airport |
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Saqani |
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Saqani Works Depot (Saqani Jetty) |
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Labasa |
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Labasa Airport |
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