- Government considers upgrade as province allocates $1.5m for urgent repairs
BY BEN BILUA
Gizo
THE Minister for the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) says Gizo Road is now on the government’s radar for possible development and upgrading.
Ricky Fuo’o MP made the assurance in response to a call by the Premier of Western Province during the recent hand-over ceremony of Noro Road.
He acknowledged the concerns raised about the current condition of Gizo Road and confirmed that the matter is being discussed at the ministry level.
“We hear your call and we know the urgency of that road; our ministry is working tirelessly to seek funds.
“So, it is on the table, hopefully in the coming months we should have some good news for you,” Fuo’o said.
During his address, Western Province Premier Billy Veo called on the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) and the Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP) to prioritise Gizo Road.
Veo said the road is currently in a poor state and requires urgent rehabilitation.
He said the Western Provincial Government has allocated SBD1.5 million to address critical road issues within Gizo town.
However, he said additional financial support is needed to fully implement the project.
“Small sections within Gizo town will be upgraded under the CAUSE 2 project, but the entire road leading to the western end of Gizo town needs a project in itself,” Veo said.
He said the province is looking at expanding development on Gizo Island.
Veo said the provincial government will soon begin zoning the western side of Gizo Island to pave way for the expansion of Gizo town.
“This is to accommodate requests from institutions like SINU and other government ministries to establish offices at Gizo,” he said.
Veo emphasised that reliable road infrastructure will be critical to support the planned growth and development of Gizo town.
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