BY SAMIE WAIKORI
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) has confirmed that sealing works for the road stretch from Kilu’ufi to Fosim Market will commence soon, with funding now being secured.
Minister for Infrastructure Development, Ricky Fuo’o made the announcement during a recent press conference, following confirmation that the Ministry of Finance and Treasury has sourced funding for the project.
He explained that the initial plan was to seal the road from Gwaunaru to Kwaisuliniu. However, with the additional funding secured, the project scope has been extended to cover the full stretch from Kilu’ufi to Fosim Market, incorporating the section identified in the original proposal.
Minister Fuo’o said he received permission from the Minister of Finance to publicly announce the significant development, particularly for the people of Malaita Province.
“The sealing work will start from Kilu’ufi, where the PRC-funded Auki Road sealing project concluded, and continue all the way to Fosim Market, not only from Gwaunaru to Kwaisuliniu as initially planned,” he said.
The minister also confirmed that the development of Fiu Bridge will be included under the project.
The new Fiu Bridge will be constructed as a two-lane bridge, and the project will also include two additional bridges along the same stretch of road.
He described the initiative as a major infrastructure boost for Malaita Province, complementing ongoing infrastructure improvements under the Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project.
The proposed road development will also complement the current PRC-funded Auki Road project, enhancing road durability and improving safety for public use.
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