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Australia is listening and responding to Solomon Islands priorities – investing in road transport infrastructure to boost economic opportunities for local businesses and create jobs for the people of Solomon Islands.
Together with the Minister for Infrastructure Development, Hon Ricky Fuo’o, Australia’s Minister for Pacific Islands Affairs, The Hon Pat Conroy MP, has announced Australia will provide SBD60 million (AUD11 million) to upgrade the Solomon Islands National Roads Network.
The construction of the flagship Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre has reached the halfway mark, with the Birthing Centre roof now complete.
An exciting new series of construction ‘how to’ videos has been launched on Youtube in a partnership between Solomon Islands National University and Australia.
Twelve infrastructure officials from Solomon Islands Government and Honiara City Council say they have returned from an Australian infrastructure study tour motivated to strengthen Solomon Islands infrastructure planning and implementation.
Communities in Malu’u, North Malaita are protecting their shoreline from sea level rise, including at the new Malu’u Market by planting mangroves and coastal trees.
Solomon Islands construction companies and NGOs have come together with to progress inclusion of people with disabilities in the infrastructure sector.
Communities in Vadede, North Choiseul say their newly installed Telekom Tower, has transformed their lives, helping families, teachers and healthcare workers to stay connected.
Fourteen students from the Solomon Islands National University say they’re feeling inspired after visiting the Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre worksite - a flagship health infrastructure project under the Solomon Islands-Australia Partnership.
Australia is partnering with government and industry to increase awareness of safe handling and removal of asbestos.
Women working across government, industry and training institutions have called on their sisters to advance the sustainability and economic potential of Solomon Islands infrastructure by working in the sector.
The Minister for Health and Medical Services, Hon Paul Bosawai, has visited the site of the new Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre with Australia’s Ambassador for Global Health, Dr Lucas de Toca, who is in Solomon Islands on an official visit.
Year 12 Science students from St. Joseph’s Tenaru Secondary School have learnt about career pathways in renewable energy, engineering, and environmental science during a visit to the Tina River Hydropower site
Construction of a temporary market at Malu’u is underway, to ensure vendors can still sell their products and residents can buy produce while construction of the permanent Australian-supported market upgrade for North Malaita takes place
Six community representatives have been appointed to help guide the construction of the new Seghe Market, ensuring strong community participation as construction prepares to commence.
Two fully-equipped portable clinics are being installed by Australia at the site of the new Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre to ensure uninterrupted healthcare continues during construction.