BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
The Guadalcanal Provincial Government has invested $3.8 million in the construction of a new Provincial Assembly Chamber at its headquarters in Mamara, marking a major step in strengthening governance and institutional capacity in the province.
A statement from Guadalcanal Provincial (GP) Media said the construction of the chamber at Tandai Ward in Northwest Guadalcanal is progressing steadily and represents a key milestone under the provincial government’s infrastructure development programme.
The project is being implemented by Windward Civil Engineering & Construction Co Ltd. and is funded under the GPG–SIG–PCDF 2025/2026 Budget component, with a total allocation of $3.8 million.
GP Media said the Assembly Chamber is expected to be completed by mid-2026 and will provide a modern legislative facility that aims to improve decision-making, transparency, and inclusive governance within the province.
Construction has successfully passed Stage Two and has now entered Stage Three, with works remaining on schedule since commencement in mid-2025. The phased construction approach allows for strict quality control and transparent monitoring throughout the project.
Guadalcanal Provincial Secretary, Maesac Suia, said the new chamber will play a vital role in enhancing the legislative and governance environment of the province.
“The Assembly Chamber will strengthen governance capacity, improve transparency, and provide an appropriate civic space for public engagement,” Mr Suia said.
He added that the facility will also help build public confidence in the Provincial Assembly as an institution that operates with dignity and accountability.
“We also hope this development will inspire our young people in Guadalcanal to engage in civil discourse and understand the value of good citizenship and public service,” he said.
In preparation for construction, the Guadalcanal Provincial Government engaged local company Search Pacific to conduct unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance at the site in 2024.
The operation covered 10 hectares and was carried out by Search Pacific, a Solomon Islands–based company accredited by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit.
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