Living in Pacific Harbour
A community resource for residents, property owners and prospective buyers
Pacific Harbour Community Association
The Pacific Harbour Community Association works tirelessly to assist new and current residents, improving the area and providing oversight of services, planning and legal matters affecting Pacific Harbour.
What We Do
Lot clearing started on Yasi Circle. A resident discovered plans for a two-storey apartment block. PHCA provided advice, assisted with the letter to Lami Town Council. The build was stopped as a result of residents' action.
A resident has been working to bring recycling to Pacific Harbour. Initial meeting held June 2024 with the Pacific Recycling Foundation. CCEP (Coca-Cola) has indicated a recycling point should be in place by July 2026. Work continues.
Airbnb properties were causing problems for residents. PHCA arranged meetings with Police and attended as community representatives. The situation has significantly improved.
PHCA attended meetings with residents, Police and local body representatives to clarify Pacific Harbour's governance position — there is currently no council or local body with bylaw enforcement powers over the area.
A resident faced a severe sewage crisis affecting their health and safety. Through joint effort of PHCA and community members, the problem was resolved.
Current Priorities
Reserve Land Being Sold
Residents are reporting that reserve areas at the ends of cul-de-sacs are being listed for sale by Baron Bruno. Reserve land cannot be sold without a formal rezoning process including public notification in the Fiji Government Gazette and a 30-day objection period. This is a priority issue for 2026.
Quarry on River Drive
The quarry site has been inspected by the Ministry of the Environment. Constant truck movements create noise, dust, road danger and significant environmental damage. We await the outcome. This will be pursued.
Dogs
Resident Rob has been working with the Ministry of Agriculture on the dog problem. It is not stray dogs but domesticated dogs allowed to run free causing attacks and injuries. Work is ongoing.
Roads
Pressure on the Fiji Roads Authority (FRA) has resulted in Hibiscus Drive being sealed. However roads off River Drive remain unsealed and potholed. Consultation on road priority decisions is lacking.
Lack of Consultation
Executive decisions affecting residents are being made without consultation and without proper legal process. Planning decisions are presented as fait accompli with no opportunity for residents to object.
We need you! The PHCA needs a Secretary and a Treasurer. One monthly meeting, 7pm. The work is genuinely rewarding — you make a real difference. Don't think someone else will do it.
Email phcacommittee@gmail.comWhat's on your doorstep
Everything you need, close to home
Suva → 45 min · Navua → 10 min · Grace Field → 5 min · Nadi → 2.5 hrs
Grace Field / True Mart
Largest supermarket in the area. Fresh produce daily from Grace Farm. Korean and European specialty foods. 5 min drive.
Grace Road Restaurants
Sunny Pizza, Grace Kitchen, Grace Garden, Patisserie Pacifica. All at Grace Field complex.
Kevi's Fish & Chips
Local institution. Best fish and chips in Fiji. Cassava fries essential.
Parag's Bakery & Hot Bread
Fresh bread and baked goods daily.
The Establishment
Sunday buffet lunch. Across from The Pearl.
Accommodation
The Pearl, ULTIQA Fiji Palms, Uprising Beach Resort for visitors and short stays.
Navua Markets
Fresh produce, local goods, authentic Fijian market experience. 10 min drive.
Banking & Services
BSP Bank at Grace Field. ANZ ATM at Arts Village. Post Office on Hibiscus Drive.
Fuel
Mobil at Arts Village. Mobil Grace Field Service Station.
Medical
Navua Hospital 10 min. Full hospital and specialist services in Suva 45 min.
Property in Pacific Harbour
What every owner and buyer needs to know
Most Pacific Harbour residential lots are freehold title — one of the most secure forms of property ownership in Fiji, registered under the State-guaranteed Torrens system.
Land Types in Fiji
Freehold Title
Outright ownership. Torrens-registered, State-guaranteed. Can be bought and sold freely. Most Pacific Harbour lots are freehold.
~8% of all Fiji landiTaukei (Native) Land
Communally owned by indigenous clans, administered by TLTB. Cannot be sold — leases only, up to 99 years.
~87% of FijiState Land
Government owned. Available for lease only.
~5% of FijiBuilding in Pacific Harbour
Lami Town Council is your building authority
Gazetted by the Fijian Government in August 2018. All building permits, development approvals and planning enforcement go through Lami Town Council.
lamitowncouncil.org →EMSL does NOT approve buildings. Estate Management Services Limited has no statutory planning or building approval role. Any suggestion otherwise is incorrect.
Development Must Match Infrastructure
Pacific Harbour is zoned medium density residential. Any further development must be matched by appropriate infrastructure. Development without infrastructure is unacceptable and in many cases unlawful.
Water & Sewerage
New development must demonstrate adequate water supply and sewerage capacity. Raw sewage overflow is already being reported. No new development should proceed without confirmed infrastructure capacity.
Roads
Existing roads are already under stress from truck movements and lack of maintenance. Any development generating significant traffic must demonstrate road infrastructure can support it.
Power
Electrical infrastructure must be adequate for additional load before development proceeds.
Reserve & Green Space
Reserve and green space cannot be built on or sold without a formal rezoning process: application to Town and Country Planning, public Gazette notification, two consecutive Friday newspaper notices, and a 30-day public objection period.
Pacific Harbour is zoned residential. Commercial operations — including quarries, rubbish dumps, and multi-unit developments beyond medium density — cannot operate in residential or reserve areas without proper planning approval. Residents have the right to object.
Who to Contact
Dept of Town & Country Planning
Land use changes
Ministry of the Environment
Environmental breaches
Estate Management Services — Know the Law
"In Estate Management Services Ltd v Minami Taiheiyo Kaihatsu Kabushiki Kaisha, the Fiji High Court dismissed every one of EMSL's fee claims. The Court found that annual assessments cannot be demanded where the full bundle of services under the Deed is not being delivered. EMSL was ordered to pay costs."
Five Grounds for Non-Payment
Government takeover
Services taken over by government — no obligation remains.
Freehold protections
Positive covenants don't bind freehold land under Torrens.
Statute-barred
Claims older than 6 years are statute-barred under the Limitation Act (Cap. 35).
No Deed, no obligation
No Deed signed = no obligation. No contract = no enforceable claim.
Abuse of process
Pursuing already-dismissed claims may constitute abuse of process.
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission launched a formal market assessment into Pacific Harbour estate management fees in November 2024.
fccc.gov.fj →Documents
Quarry Regulatory Assessment
Licensing and approval requirements for the River Drive quarry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Property & Ownership
Yes, almost certainly. Check your Certificate of Title to confirm.
Yes, freehold property is available to foreign buyers. Properties over 1 acre require Minister of Lands consent. Non-citizens must build within 24 months (Land Sales Act 2014).
Outright ownership, State-guaranteed under the Torrens system. The most secure form of property ownership in Fiji.
EMSL & Fees
No legal obligation. The 2018 High Court dismissed EMSL's fee claims. You may voluntarily agree to pay for specific services if EMSL can prove it is delivering them.
No. Lami Town Council is the lawful building authority, gazetted in August 2018.
Almost certainly not. No contract = no obligation. Without a signed Deed, there is no enforceable legal basis for EMSL's claims.
Contact the FCCC (fccc.gov.fj). Download the resident letter template from this page. Do not ignore court documents — respond immediately and seek legal advice.
No. They are statute-barred under the Limitation Act (Cap. 35).
Reserve & Public Land
The public. Reserve land designated on the original development plan belongs to the State — not EMSL.
Not without a formal rezoning process including public Gazette notification and a 30-day objection period.
This is being actively pursued by the PHCA. Contact phcacommittee@gmail.com if you have information.
Building & Development
Lami Town Council. lamitowncouncil.org — gazetted as the building authority in August 2018.
No. Pacific Harbour is zoned medium density residential. Commercial operations require separate planning approval.
The Ministry of the Environment has inspected the site. The PHCA is pursuing this. It requires a Quarry Licence and Development Approval — the absence of which is an offence.
Only if Lami Town Council approves within the medium density residential zoning. Contact Lami Town Council and the PHCA if you have concerns.
Community
Yes — the Pacific Harbour Community Association (PHCA). Email: phcacommittee@gmail.com · Facebook: Pacific Harbour WHASSUP!!
Email phcacommittee@gmail.com — a Secretary and Treasurer are urgently needed.
The situation has improved following PHCA engagement with Police. Report ongoing issues to PHCA.
The PHCA is working with the Ministry of Agriculture. Report dangerous dogs to PHCA and the Ministry of Agriculture Navua branch.
Get in Touch
Lami Town Council
Your lawful building authority
For building approvals and planning
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