Lautoka City Council
Lautoka City Council is the local government authority responsible for the administration and development of the City of Lautoka. We are committed to providing quality municipal services, maintaining infrastructure, and creating a safe, clean and vibrant city for our residents, businessss and visitors.
Our Key Services
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Water Supply and Wastewater Management
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Public Safety and Emergency Services
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Solid Waste Management and Recycling
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Infrastructure Maintenance And Capital Projects
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Parks, Recreation and Public Amenities
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Town Planning and Building Services
Major Voice Of City Government
OUR MISSION
With sugar being synonymous with Lautoka City, the council will continue to promote and facilitate: Clean and Healthy Environment Safety and Security of its Citizens Prosperous Investment Better well-being of Ratepayers
OUR VISION
Lautoka to be the best HEALTH, CULTURAL & SPORTS Tourism City in the South Pacific
OUR VALUES
We exhibit personal integrity with every decision We serve by leading and lead by serving We show a high level of respect and concern for our workers & customers We encourage creativity and innovation to improve our effectiveness We learn and grow in a progressive work environment
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Economic Activities
Lautoka is known as the Sugar City because of its sugar cane belt areas. The main Lautoka Sugar Mill was founded in 1903, and is the city’s biggest employer by far. Built for the Colonial Sugar Refining Company (Fiji) (CSR) by workers from India and the Solomon Islands between 1899 and 1903, it hires some 1,300 employees today. Other industries include timber milling, garment manufacturing, distillery, brewery, jewellery, blending, steelworks, fishing, hatchery, domestic items, paints, and construction. In 2012 Lautoka was announced as the administrative capital of the western division.
Lautoka as an Investment City
Lautoka City is the progressive city. Being a progressive city, with the second largest port of entry makes Lautoka an ideal place for your investments. Many local and foreign companies have made their mark in Lautoka. Such investments include the establishment of Punjab flour and Biscuit’s factory, Pacific Cables, Amex offshore marine mining, Tappoos City Complex and the list goes on. Most of these investments are located within the range of Port of Lautoka.
More information on investment in Lautoka can be obtained from investment in Fiji.
Lautoka is not only an industrial hub but also a clean and environmentally conscious city, featuring a botanical garden, a children’s park, and a decorated main street, Vitogo Parade. The municipal market and numerous tourist destinations, including Abaca, island resorts, and the Vuda Point marina, add to its charm.
The city offers diverse shopping options along Vitogo Parade, Naviti Street, and Yasawa Street, with a range of retail and wholesale shops. Lautoka also has a variety of restaurants and five commercial banks, ensuring convenience for residents and visitors alike.
Sporting facilities in Lautoka include golf courses, soccer, rugby, cricket, and hockey grounds, as well as multipurpose courts for netball, volleyball, basketball, and tennis. Entertainment options are plentiful, with cinemas, social clubs, and children’s play centers.
Lautoka’s annual Sugar Festival in September is a major cultural event. Historically, Vuda Point near Lautoka is believed to be the landing site of the first Fijians, adding to the city’s historical significance.