BY MORRIS NAFU
Solar light project recipient and Project Coordinator, Arther Poloso of North New Georgia’s Ward 14 welcomes the funded project by the Australia Government under its Australia-Solomon Island Partnership community programme.
Speaking to Island Sun earlier this week at the official project award night presentation at the Mendana Hotel, he said the project will deliver 100 Solar Street lights covering three communities includes Tamarae, Paele and Jerico village.
He also referred to this project as the “first of it’s kind” and “first aid” received from any donor partners.
“Our constituency has always left out of any development or donor funded projects in the past as this is the first of its kind to be delivered directly to our people to experience and witness the impacts of development in the communities.
“It is an honor to express my gratitude on behalf of the people of North New Georgia constituency.
“We offer our sincere thanks to the Australian Government and its citizens for selecting Ward 14’s for the street lighting project in Western Province.
“Your ongoing dedication via the Australia-Solomon Islands Partnership program has encouraged concrete improvements in health, education, infrastructure, and security,” he said.
He described the funding as more than a monetary input, portraying it as a pivotal force for bolstering local institutions, elevating communities, and cultivating shared respect, trust, peace, and stability in the area.
“Representing our constituency and all beneficiaries, I reiterate our thanks for this method of service provision.
“Let this alliance deepen as an exemplar of collaboration and solidarity among our Pacific family,” Poloso said.
The coordinator underscored the initiative’s value for rural dwellers, stating that the lights will offer illumination and protection on roads that are presently shrouded in darkness.
“This will greatly assist our rural population by ensuring not just visibility but also safety, enabling freer movement and security,” he explained.
The streetlight project is one of the 57 small scale projects funded by the Australian Government to Solomon Island Nationwide.
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