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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.

The new Western Extension of the Honiara’s Central Market will be completed next month, creating undercover space for 100 vendors.

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.

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.

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.

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.