Good news for the people of Naivuruvuru and Kumi villages in Verata, Tailevu, as it will be much easier for the children from the area to reach their school.

They now have a new bridge.

It was difficult for them to cross the old bridge because of its poor condition.

The Commissioner Central's office has confirmed the construction work is part of government's rural project at a cost of $20,000.

Permanent Secretary for Provincial Development Manasa Vaniqi officially opened the bridge yesterday.