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Australia has appointed local contractor Hatanga Ltd to build the new SBD28.9m Seghe Market, emphasising its commitment to delivering large infrastructure projects with local companies.
The SBD10 million Australian-supported project was completed last year by local company Tropic Group Builders in partnership with Honiara City Council. The extension provides undercover space for 100 vendors, protecting them and their goods from harsh weather conditions.
The redevelopment of Buala Wharf has progressed to the next stage with initial plans for a longer wharf now under review by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and the Isabel Provincial Government.
Community spirit is alive at the construction site of the new Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre, with local artists celebrating community and their heroes of health.
The Australian-funded emergency road repairs project to improve accessibility for the first 42km of Malaita’s South Road is now complete.
Commencing in July 2024, the emergency repair works reached Mao’a Bridge at the end of November 2024, one month ahead of schedule.
Local construction companies say they are winning more work after attending Australia’s Workforce Skills Series, delivered through the Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program.
“We can hold a hammer. We have skills. We want to work to support our family and community.”
These are the powerful words of final year carpentry student Robert Haga. Like many young Solomon Islanders, he has a strong desire to build his own house, find work and support himself and his family.
The redevelopment of Malu’u Market will commence in the New Year, with local company Alrico Constructions awarded the Early Works contract.
53 women and men have graduated with TVET qualifications from Solomon Islands National University. The participants have been supported across three programs of construction and solar power study by Australia’s Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program.