Construction work on the Public Rental Board housing flats in Raiwai is expected to recommence next week.

Housing Authority chairperson Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga said the Chinese government gave a $9 million grant to complete the funding of the $18 million project as initially the flats were budgeted for $9 million however it was not enough.

Colonel Tikoitoga said they will sign a new contract with China Railway Group this afternoon.