Reclaiming Suva's Foreshore

Extensive new works which are being planned for the improvement of the town of Suva in clude the area shown in this photograph—the mangrove swamps on the western side of Walu Bay, westwards of the dock area.

It is intended that this extensive area (Tiri Swamp, marked with an “A”) shall be re claimed, and used as a site for machine-shops and timber yards. In the foreground of this picture can be seen a large section which already

has been reclaimed by Millers, Ltd., using spoil from an excavation eastward of the bay. Millers, Ltd., operate large machinery, carpentry, joinery and electrical workshops, and it is intended to transfer part of the establishments to this site.

Further over eastward, in this area, it is intended to deepen the water of the bay and construct a dry dock—in the vicinity of the point marked “B.” Photo by Stinson Studios.