Over 25 leaders from Naha and surrounding communities in East Honiara have endorsed the next steps for the construction of the new SBD250m/AUD45m Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre.
Another 22 women from Honiara and rural areas have been selected to undertake training in construction and in solar photovoltaic systems under Australia’s Green Construction Training Program.
Honiara City Mayor Eddie Siapu has officially opened the first of five new Australian-funded bus shelters in Honiara, providing accessible, all-weather protection for thousands of travellers along Mendana and Kukum highways.
The expansion of Honiara’s Central Market is on track with the concrete slab being poured this weekend and the concrete pedestals for the market’s new large western roof now in place.
Australia is partnering with Honiara City Council to build five bus shelters along Honiara’s busy Mendana and Kukum Highways, providing accessible, all-weather protection for thousands of travelling public.
The refurbishment of Tulagi’s main market is complete ahead of schedule, providing Central Islands Province with a better, more accessible marketplace for local economic activity.
Australia is committed to working with the Solomon Islands Government to ensure new infrastructure is resilient to climate change and natural disasters.
Australia has hailed the achievements of the Solomon Islands infrastructure sector, including 18 women currently being supported through a trail blazing training in construction and solar power.
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare joined the High Commissioners of New Zealand and Australia to mark the start of upgrade works at the Seghe Airfield - part of the SBD250m Solomon Islands Provincial Airfield Upgrade project.
Solomon Islands construction firms and suppliers are better equipped to win Australia’s local infrastructure tenders following a workshop delivered under the Solomon Islands-Australia economic partnership.