Villagers of Bagasau in Cakaudrove now have a safe place to seek shelter during a natural disaster.
This follows the completion of their evacuation centre, funded through the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management Self Help Program.
Bagasau Village Headman Taia Colaitiniyara says with the assistance provided by the government, they were also able to construct restroom facilities for men and women and a dining area.
He says having a dining area and a kitchen facility within the EC was vital especially in times of a disaster.
Colaitiniyara said the new evacuation centre would also serve as a meeting place for villagers.
The Self-Help Programme assists rural dwellers in the construction of basic amenities and other small projects.
The programme encourages communities to initiate their socio-economic sustainable development projects on a cost-sharing basis with government, and by doing so, aims to instill a sense of community ownership.
