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Construction of a temporary market at Malu’u is underway, to ensure vendors can still sell their products and residents can buy produce while construction of the permanent Australian-supported market upgrade for North Malaita takes place
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.
The Australian-funded Malu’u Market redevelopment has commenced, with UXO clearance completed and local contractor Alrico Construction mobilising to the site to this week.
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 Malu’u Market will commence in the New Year, with local company Alrico Constructions awarded the Early Works contract.
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.
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.
The new Western Extension of the Honiara’s Central Market will be completed next month, creating undercover space for 100 vendors.
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.
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.
Representatives of Tropic Group Builders leading Australian High Commissioner Rod Hilton on a tour of the construction site.
Australia is marking International Day for Rural Women, 15th October, with two more market redevelopments for Seghe and Honiara.
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.