BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) is calling on vehicle owners, mechanics and community members to remove derelict and abandoned vehicles.
The call comes in light of challenges faced by local road contractors; obstructing efforts to accelerate road maintenance, realignment, and expansion.
On its official Facebook page on Thursday, August 28, 2025, MID stated that derelict and abandoned vehicles are causing challenges for local road contractors.
Also stated is that these vehicles obstruct traffic flow and create safety hazards for all road users.
In the statement, MID urges vehicle owners and community members to promptly remove any abandoned or derelict vehicles from public roads and surrounding areas.
“We kindly urge owners and community members to promptly remove any abandoned or derelict vehicles from public roads and surrounding areas. The designated disposal area is the Ranadi Landfill Site.”
MID also said that compliance remains an issue, while efforts have been made through awareness campaigns.
“Our Safeguards Team has already conducted awareness campaigns; however, compliance remains an issue. We are actively working with the Honiara City Council (HCC) to ensure swift action is taken to remove this iron mess from our streets.”
MID calls for everyone to work together to keep communities safe and roads clear.
Honiara City Council, earlier this year, also made a similar call for the removal of all derelict vehicles that are parked in public spaces, roads, and access areas.
The council issued a public notice on their official Facebook page on Tuesday, August 5, for vehicle owners and mechanics responsible to voluntarily remove derelict vehicles before 11 August.
The Council said derelict vehicles are considered a public nuisance and contribute to traffic congestion across Honiara, prompting the council’s efforts.
Although HCC had issued the call earlier this year, the operation has not been fully implemented at the time to date.
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