By JYOTI PRATIBHA
Construction firm, Pacific Building Solutions (PBS) is currently in talks with One Hundred Sands Limited regarding the construction of Fiji’s first casino.
Managing director Michael Fairfax yesterday confirmed that discussions were ongoing.
“We are in negotiations, nothing confirmed at this stage,” Mr Fairfax said.
The company did not wish to further discuss the casino project.
Meanwhile, as per first hand observations, work has started at the new casino site in Nadi.
The new site is off Denarau Road, just before Denarau Island entrance.
The site has been the family property of architect Adrian Sofield.
Mr Sofield was present at the site yesterday, overseeing fencing work by Greenscape (Fiji) Limited.
The crew of the landscape construction company said they were there to do basic fencing.
One Hundreds Sands chairman, Larry Claunch, had also confirmed last week in an interview with the Fiji Sun that fencing works would start this week.
Upon the completion of the fencing, construction of Fiji’s first casino resort is expected to begin.
Mr Sofield said they were working to see that the perimeter is secure soon.
The new site for One Hundred Sands Limited Casino and Convention Centre which will be built near the entrance of Denarau Island. The property has been secured from the Sofield family. Fencing works are being carried out to secure the perimeter. Photo: SHEIK DEAN