Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program

Nation building infrastructure

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Quality

Better planned, built and maintained infrastructure

Inclusive

Inclusive infrastructure connecting everyone and every province

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Local

Supporting local jobs and local industry

Workforce Skills Series

Upskilling Solomon Islands workforce

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The Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program (SIIP) is Australia’s 10-year partnership with Solomon Islands to create local economic opportunities through a large pipeline of economic infrastructure projects. Launched in June 2021, SIIP has two goals:

Enhance the capacity of government and the private sector to plan, manage, finance, construct and/or maintain critical infrastructure
Deliver resilient, accessible infrastructure assets across the country that support inclusive economic growth.

SIIP will deliver four outcomes for Solomon Islands:

Greater access to international infrastructure finance
Improved planning & policy settings to support quality and inclusion
Construction of high quality, priority infrastructure
Improved skills and capacity to plan, build and maintain quality infrastructure.
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“SIIP takes a holistic and inclusive approach to improving the quality and access to infrastructure in Solomon Islands.”

Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare

“Inclusive, quality infrastructure means engaging with the communities using it, and supporting government and the private sector to plan, finance, build and maintain quality assets.”

Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Dr Lachlan Strahan (former)

Period

10-years to 2031

Funded by

The Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

Our progress

Inclusion

12 site visits
41 community consultations
129 stakeholder consultations
9 industry trainings and events to 500 people

Infrastructure

17 projects in design, scoping or construction, in 7 provinces and Honiara

Local jobs

130 local jobs created
10 local contracts awarded

Local benefits

106,000 people to benefit from upgraded markets

Current projects

Project	Activity	Value
Bina Harbour Project	SIIP is financing a major water and sanitation feasibility study for the proposed tuna processing plant and Bina township, a critical step in progressing the overall Bina Harbour Project. This nation-building activity is being led by the Ministry of Fisheries & Marine Resources with support from New Zealand and the International Finance Corporation.	AUD0.7m
Buala Market Redevelopment	SIIP is redeveloping markets across Solomon Islands to grow local economies. A new market has been identified for Buala, with design underway.	AUD3.3m (for all markets construction)
Buala Wharf Redevelopment	SIIP will construct a new climate resilient domestic shipping wharf, barge landing, shelter and toilet block, and build a large protective sea wall. The project, when connected with the new Buala Market, will connect Isabel to Honiara and other provinces, and help transform Isabel’s economy.	AUD11.8m
Fiu Bridge	Bridge replacement on the critical Malaita North Road, the main connector between the Provincial capital Auki, the nearby domestic airport, and economic centres and communities in the north and east of Malaita.	AUD15m
Gizo Water Supply Project	Provide funding to Solomon Water to help deliver a new, safe, clean, reliable, and sustainable supply of water for Gizo town. The delivery of clean and reliable water will provide significant health and economic benefits for the community and tourism sectors.	SIIP contribution of AUD10m
Honiara Central Market Extension	In partnership with Honiara City Council, SIIP is funding the design and construction of an extension to the western end of the Central Honiara Market, providing all-weather protection for sellers. The project is expected to be completed by the end of October.	SIIP contribution AUD1m.
Kirakira Market	SIIP is redeveloping markets across Solomon Islands to grow local economies. Scoping is underway to redevelop the existing Kirakira Market	AUD0.405m
Lata Bio-medical Lab	SIIP is providing a prefabricated laboratory to Lata Hospital including all furniture, fixtures, equipment and training. The lab will play an essential role in improving healthcare services and disease surveillance in the Solomon Islands.	AUD0.350m
Honiara Bus Shelters	Build bus shelters at five locations (both sides of the road, ten structures in total) along the Mendana and Kukum Highways in Honiara in partnership with the Honiara City Council and Ministry of Infrastructure Development.	AUD0.5m
Malu'u Market Redevelopment	SIIP is redeveloping markets across Solomon Islands to grow local economies. A new market has been identified for Malu’u, with design underway.	AUD3.3m (for all markets construction)
Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre	SIIP is delivering the flagship Australia-Ministry of Health and Medical Services Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre. The redesigned 34-bed facility will improve health outcomes for one of the Pacific’s fastest growing population centres. The SBD150m project includes construction, and commitments to support staff training and ongoing maintenance.	AUD27m
Noro Port Redevelopment	SIIP is supporting Solomon Ports to upgrade Noro Port wharves and facilities. The project will create opportunities for local businesses and increase capacity for fisheries exports. SIIP will undertake the feasibility and design studies needed to secure funding of overall project delivery.	AUD1.5m
Seghe Airport Upgrade	SIIP is co-funding upgrades to Seghe airport with the Ministry of Communication and Aviation and New Zealand. Preparatory works are underway with runway extension and sealing works to commence after the completion of Taro airfield. Due to complete in April 2024.	AUD23.15m (Seghe and Taro)
Seghe Market Redevelopment	SIIP is redeveloping markets across Solomon Islands to grow local economies. A new market has been identified for Seghe, with design underway.	AUD3.3m (for all markets construction)
Taro Airport Upgrade	SIIP is co-funding upgrades to Taro airport with the Ministry of Communication and Aviation and New Zealand. Works are underway with construction to be completed in August 2023.	AUD23.15m (Seghe and Taro)
Tenaru Market	SIIP is redeveloping markets across Solomon Islands to grow local economies. A new market house for Tenaru is currently under scoping, Guadalcanal.	AUD4.35m
Tulagi Market	SIIP is redeveloping markets across Solomon Islands to grow local economies. Minor works are underway to redevelop the existing Tulagi Market, Central Islands Province.	AUD0.24m
Industry Capacity Development	SIIP runs regular Workforce Skills Series workshops to increase the skills and knowledge of building, engineering and supply contractors.

What we do

SIIP focuses on infrastructure that drives growth and the economy. Our activities and strategic direction are set by a high level bilateral SIIP Steering Committee and guided by a long term Roadmap 2030. The Steering Committee is co-chaired by the Secretary to the Prime Minister and the Australian High Commissioner. Membership also includes the Permanent Secretaries of the Ministries of National Planning and Development Coordination, Finance and Treasury, and Infrastructure Development. Australia's Deputy High Commissioner is also a member. The Steering Committee reviews program progress and performance, and ensures program funding is committed and spent in effective and efficient ways.

Construction of high quality, priority infrastructure

Greater access to international infrastructure finance

Increased capability of government and industry

Improved planning and policy settings to support inclusive, quality infrastructure

Our guiding principles

Five guiding principles drive SIIP decision-making

Alignment

with Solomon Islands’ and Australian development objectives.

Inclusive

gender, disability and geographical spread (rural/provincial).

Safety and quality

strengthening policies and practices.

Strengthening climate change and disaster resilience

integrated into infrastructure planning, design and delivery.

Local content

infrastructure that supports the local economy, strengthens local industry, improves industry practices, and enhances workforce capacity and participation.

Local content: Growing jobs and opportunities

Growing local jobs and opportunities is one of SIIP’s five key principles. The Steering Committee has also determined that every SIIP-supported investment must be planned, designed, procured and constructed to optimize local content outcomes.

Prioritising and designing infrastructure developments around local content means more jobs and more economic opportunities to support the nation’s recovery from COVID-19. SIIP will help create jobs both in the construction sector and within the communities we work with. Each SIIP activity will prioritise industry skills, training opportunities and the use of local materials. SIIP will balance these local content principles with delivering quality, resilient infrastructure.

Read more about SIIP's approach to local content in our Local Content Policy and Local Content Strategy publications, or download SIIP's Workforce Skills Series workshop slides on Local Content

Work with us

For all enquiries, please email info@siip.com.sb, with the position title as the subject.

Site Supervisor

SIIP is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic Site Supervisor for the Buala Market Redevelopment Project (hereby referred to as ‘the project’) who is self-driven and can work independently, located in Buala, Isabel Province, Solomon Islands.

This project will involve the construction of a new market facility for up to 150 vendors and will include coastal protection and servicing of the site. A Design and Construction tender package will be launched for a suitable contractor to construct the market facility within the approved timeframe, budget and scope.

The Supervisor will ensure there is consistency between the Principal Contractor’s proposals with the Clients Requirements as outlined in the Contract Document and provide daily supervision to the works on site until final completion and demobilization of contractor.

The efficient and effective support of the Supervisor is linked to the successful implementation and completion of the construction activities associated with the Project. The successful fulfilment of this role will directly have an impact on ensuring the ongoing delivery of high-quality infrastructure across Solomon Islands.

To apply, access the online application on the DT Global website here.

Applications close 10 December 2023, 17h00 AEST

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