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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.
Australia, together with the Solomon Islands Prime Minister and New Zealand High Commissioner, salutes the seven inspiring graduates from the Bethesda Disability Training Centre as they set out on a career construction.
A recent workshop with government focal points, led by the Disabled People’s Association of Solomon Islands, provided practical steps to government ministries to implement the National Disability Policy 2023-2031, which aims to increase #inclusion and #accessibility for people with disabilities
Design work has commenced to support Solomon Ports’ redevelopment of Noro International Port, a national priority project for the economic development of Solomon Islands.
Twenty women enrolled in the Green Construction Training Program are gaining practical skills in construction and solar photovoltaic system design, installation and maintenance.
Australia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Solomon Islands Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Isabel Provincial Government to redevelop Buala Wharf.
A floating barge has been doing the drilling boreholes and collecting soil samples for the new Buala Wharf redevelopment project.
Eleven planning and policy officials from government and Honiara City Council are in Australia this week to study how to better plan, finance, deliver and maintain infrastructure projects in Solomon Islands.
Quality infrastructure makes assets cheaper for the Solomon Islands to operate and maintain, long after the ribbon is cut.
Major earthworks at the new SBD250m Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre in Honiara are now complete, with the pouring of concrete foundations commencing over the weekend.
Representatives from the Solomon Islands construction sector heard powerful stories from people with disabilities working in infrastructure and the valuable contributions they make.
Construction of the new, climate resilient Buala Market has passed a critical milestone, with the protective sea wall nearing completion and market house foundations now underway.
Australia through SIIP will provide over SBD70 million in infrastructure support to make the Malaita South Road more reliable and climate resilient for communities and commerce.
Over 60 local industry representatives learnt how to better estimate costs for tendering for projects, helping them to win work and maintain a profitable, sustainable business.