Weather and relocation work continue to challenge Auki Road project 

By RODRICK DESURI 

Auki 

Despite facing unstable weather and delays in local relocation works, the China-aid Auki Road project team continues to complete the remaining works to the highest quality standards.

This follows a mid-term on-site inspection that was conducted by the project expert panel last week. 

According to the China Aid Auki Road project, the inspection was conducted from March 11-17. 

It stated that the panel performed visual inspections and quality measurements of all completed works, including culverts, concrete drainage, retaining walls, shoulder retaining walls, embankment filling, and subbase courses. 

It added that the inspection also undertook a comprehensive review of environmental management and safety protocols before conferring an excellent rating on the project in the mid-term assessment.

In the meantime, the public of Auki, Malaita Province, has expressed their appreciation to the people of China for helping to upgrade their road.

They said once the road upgrade is done, it will change the face of their town and improve access to transportation.

One of them, Andrew Safita, said the road will flow not like before, as they have experienced deteriorated roads.

“We thank the people of China for supporting us with the road rehabilitation that is currently ongoing.

“Once this road project is completed, we will enjoy access to the road, as we are currently experiencing potholes everywhere along our roads in Auki town,” he said.

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