Everything about Savusavu totally explained
Savusavu is a
town in the
Fijian Province of
Cakaudrove on the island of
Vanua Levu, with a
population of 4,962 at the
1996 census, the last held. It has been called "The Hidden Paradise" of Fiji.
Geography
Savusavu is famous for its hot springs, located mostly opposite the
Hot Springs Hotel. Another natural landmark is
Nawi Island, just offshore from Savusavu.
The old
Copra Shed Marina, build in the
Nineteenth Century, is a major landmark in Savusavu. Renovated in recent years by
geologist and Savusavu resident
Geoff Taylor, it now houses the
Savusavu Yacht Club, a café (Captain's Cafe), a restaurant run by the former chef of the J.M. Cousteau Resort (Surf and Turf),
Fiji Air offices, Pacific Sun reservations (Formerly Sun Air) offices, a chandlery shop, a geologist's office, a gift shop, travel agency and two rental apartments. There are also moorings for yachts, along with shower and toilet facilities.
Another significant landmark is the
Savarekareka Mission, 10 kilometers north of Savusavu. The chapel, the first
Roman Catholic mission on Vanua Levu, was built around
1870 and is still functioning.
Economic activities
Savusavu was originally established as a trading center for
sandalwood,
beche-de-mer and
copra, and is the site of a major copra mill.
Tourism is growing in importance, owing to its
diving and
yachting facilities.
Geothermal energy is resource waiting to be tapped. A geological survey has found that Savusavu's hot springs could generate enough electricity to power the entire island of Vanua Levu.
Politics
Incorporated as a Town in
1969, Savusavu is governed by a 9-member
Town Council, elected for a three-year term. The Councillors elect a
Mayor from among themselves for a one-year term, which may be renewed any number of times. Following the victory of the
Savusavu Ratepayers and Citizens Party in the
municipal elections held on
22 October 2005,
Ram Pillay was chosen as Mayor, succeeding
Peni Naulu of the
Lighthouse Party.
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