BY SAMIE WAIKORI
Progress continues with the implementation of key bridges in Malaita province. The bridges are; two on the South Road and two on the North Road, constructed by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC).
Yesterday, construction materials for Su’u Harbour bridge safely arrived on site, according to Solomon Islands Road and Aviation project (SIRAP).
This is after the clearance of prefabricated component for the project, which arrived from overseas in Honiara early this month.
The materials will enable the construction of phased two of the project, which “focuses on installing the bridge deck panels, marking an important step towards improving connectivity and access for surrounding communities.
“This is an important milestone in keeping construction work on track under SIRAP 2, bringing us closer to improved transport connectivity in Malaita,” statement from SIRAP stated.
Also mentioned is that work on other three bridges, Bira on South Road and Kolofe 1 & Kolofe 2 on North Road are also well progressing.
For Bira Bridge, fabrication work has completed, while shipment of materials for the bridge expects to arrive in Honiara on Wednesday, Oct 8th, 2025.
The statement furthered that fabrication work for Kolofe1 & Kolofe2 bridges have already begun, while shipment of further materials for the bridges expect to arrive in Honiara early next month.
The construction of abutments and wingwalls have also been completed across all sites.
In general, construction of bridges is progressing well. The bridges come under the second component of SIRAP, funded by World Bank and implemented by the national government through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID).
The projects use the InQuik modular bridge system, where the bridges are designed for faster, safer, and longer-lasting results with a 100-year design life for key elements.
The completion of the bridges will improve transport connectivity, safety, and climate resilience for communities across the province.
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