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Australia’s SBD1.65billion infrastructure partnership with Solomon Islands has delivered its
third industry training to support local industry winning more work and delivering better
quality infrastructure.
This year SIIP marked International Womens Day with a panel discussion on 'Infrastructure Mere - Embrace Equity'. The panel featured electrician Stephanie Siapu, NHA Project Engineer Freda Waki, SIIP Gender Coordinator Ella Ghiro and SIIP Deputy Team Leader Tony Telford. What's it's like to be a woman working in traditional male roles, why is it important for women to be involved in infrastructure and what's their message to women and girls wanting a career in infrastructure? You can watch or listen now.
Over 80 local building and supply contractors attended the Australian funded Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program’s (SIIP) second Workforce Skills Series workshop, held in partnership with Solomon Water, designed to lift the quality and competitiveness of the local private sector.
Ground-breaking for Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre
The Minister for Health and Medical Services Dr Culwick Togamana and the Australian High Commissioner Dr Lachlan Strahan participated in a ground-breaking ceremony yesterday for the Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre. The Centre is a flagship SBD150 million investment in the health of Solomon Islanders funded by the Australian Government.
The Australian and Solomon Islands Governments have approved a 2030 roadmap for the Australian-funded Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program (SIIP) which outlines a pathway to boost connectivity in the country by building robust and high-quality economic infrastructure. Local content will play a vital role in realising the Roadmap.
The Australian funded Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program will build a new wharf and
barge landing area for Buala, the primary freight point for Isabel Province. The project is
valued at a SBD45 million (AUD8.6 million).
The Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program (SIIP) is acknowledging this year’s International Day of
Persons with Disabilities (3 December) by highlighting infrastructure’s vital role in creating
'transformative solutions for inclusive development’ – this year’s theme.
SIIP Skills Series Commences
Over 90 local building and supply contractors have attended Solomon Islands Infrastructure
Program's (SIIP) first Workforce Skills Series workshop, designed to lift the quality and
competitiveness of construction in Solomon Islands.
SIIP proudly presents Workforce Skills Series - free workshops for building, engineering & supply contractors.
Tender Preparation Thursday 27 October and Contract Administration Thursday 24 November,
8.00am - 12.30pm.
The Australian and Solomon Islands governments have announced that works are set to recommence on the SBD150m Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre in Honiara under SIIP. The redesigned 34-bed facility will significantly improve health outcomes with a high quality, modern and durable building.
OpEd from the Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Dr Lachlan Strahan, published in both Solomon Star and Island Sun Newspapers.
The Australian-funded Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program (SIIP) and Solomon Water
will establish a new water supply system in Gizo.
The Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program (SIIP) conducted an industry update briefing with construction companies about opportunities within SIIP for local jobs and industry opportunities
SIIP's technical team has completed a fact-finding mission to improve the Buala market in Isabel Province as part of its Provincial Markets Redevelopment Project.
SIIP has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Solomon Ports to support the upgrade of the country’s second largest port in Noro, Western Province. SIIP will deliver a detailed design to increase the capacity and efficiency of the processing of both domestic and international shipping, including passenger, freight and fishing fleets.