By RODRICK DESURI
Auki
While applauding the World Bank, the national and provincial governments for the successful construction and funding of the Su’u and Bira bridges in West Kwaio, it is important to note that two other bridges need to be fixed before the full connection of the South Road can be realised.
This comes after the successful handover of the Su’u and Bira bridges on Wednesday last week.
A concerned Su’u community elder, Jack Aimaua, said they appreciate the upgrade of the Su’u and Bira bridges which connect them.
He said that the two bridges will greatly ease the road challenges faced by communities, students, and traveling passengers, providing more efficient, safer, and easier road access.
“We really thank and appreciate the provincial and national governments, as well as the World Bank, for funding these bridges. This has resolved our challenges that we have faced for so long,” he said.
However, Aimaua said there would be better road access and connectivity for the people of West Kwaio and Are’are if a bridge is proposed for the Kwari’ekwa River and if the Heo Bridge in West Are’are is repaired and upgraded.
He said the Kwari’ekwa River is the only river that connects the South Road to Su’u and West Are’are.
“Kwari’ekwa River is the last and widest river that provides South Road access to West Are’are. We are sad that the provincial, national, and even the donor partners have overlooked this river,” he said.
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