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Solomon Islands’ National Transport Fund Board has praised the quality and progress of Australian-funded road upgrades to the national transport network, reconnecting communities to markets, schools and essential services.
A new report shows that every dollar Australia invests in locally delivered infrastructure returns $2.60 to the Solomon Islands economy.
Australia has officially handed over the new Buala Market in a joyful celebration marking Isabel Province’s 42nd Second Appointed Day.
Daily life is being transformed, and economic opportunities are being unlocked, for thousands of people as upgrades to 133 km of key roads in Malaita near completion.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.