BY BEN BILUA
Gizo
SEGHE Airport – one of Western Province’s key domestic airstrips, is poised to receive a significant infrastructure boost with the proposed construction of a new airport terminal.
According to reports circulating in Gizo, preparations for the ground-breaking ceremony are well underway and expected to take place later this month.
Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr. Melchoir Mataki, confirmed the development in an interview with Island Sun, stating that top-level government officials are making arrangements to travel to Seghe for the upcoming ceremony.
“This ground-breaking will mark the beginning of two important projects for the community, the new Seghe Airport Terminal and the Seghe Market,” Dr. Mataki said.
Speaker of the Western Provincial Assembly, Ramrakha Talasasa, also confirmed the dual project initiative highlighting its importance for the region’s economic and tourism growth.
“These projects, particularly the airport terminal, are vital for improving accessibility and promoting tourism.
The new terminal will offer a more welcoming experience for both local and international visitors,” he said.
Seghe Airport recently underwent major improvements, including full tar-sealing of its runway, making it one of the most visually impressive airstrips in the province.
The proposed terminal is expected to further enhance Seghe’s reputation as a key gateway to the picturesque Marovo Lagoon and surrounding islands, potentially unlocking new opportunities for sustainable tourism and economic development in the region.
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