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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.
Since 2019, Australia has invested in over SBD5 billion in infrastructure in Solomon Islands, with over 460 projects delivered across all provinces by mostly local companies and local workers.
Tulagi’s main market officially reopened following Australian-funded refurbishments, revitalising the Central Province capital with a more functional, accessible and climate resilient market.
The eagerly awaited Honiara Central Market extension opened on Thursday 11 July 2024 with a large undercover space and stalls for 100 vendors.
Australian High Commission acting Counsellor Samantha Bell officially handed over the last of five new Honiara bus shelters to Honiara City Council Deputy Mayor Clement Terewauri, providing accessible, all-weather protection for thousands of travellers.
The new Western Extension of the Honiara’s Central Market will be completed next month, creating undercover space for 100 vendors.
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.