By RODRICK DESURI
Auki
The Bira Bridge in West Kwaio, Malaita upgrade works under Lot 2, implemented by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID-SIG) and funded by the World Bank, is progressing steadily.
This follows the unloading of the final panels for the bridge from the barge and their delivery to the site, where they were finally installed.
A statement from the Ministry of Infrastructure Development revealed that China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has continued the advanced structural works on site to ensure a safer and more reliable bridge for the surrounding communities.
It stated that the upgrade of the Bira Bridge will improve access and enhance transport efficiency.
“It will also strengthen vital connections between key economic areas when it is completed,” the statement said.
Early this week, World Bank’s technical mission team made a visit to the Bira and Su’u Bridges construction sites to assess progress and review implementation activities under the project.
This visit gave them the opportunity to engage with contractors, supervising engineers, and local stakeholders to ensure that work is progressing according to plan, with a focus on quality, safety, and environmental compliance.
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