BY SAMIE WAIKORI

Work on the much-awaited China-funded Auki Road upgrade is expected to begin next month.

Premier of Malaita Elijah Asilaua says preparation is underway for the landmark project to start.

He said preparation of the site office is currently in progress with office buildings, road concrete works and power installation.

“It is expected that work will commence on the main road in April once the site office work is completed,” Asilaua said.

He also noted that the Auki Road network will be upgraded with asphalt concrete mix and not tar-sealing.

He said this will connect all residential zones in Auki.

Asilaua emphasised that the asphalt concrete mix is more water infiltration resistant and becomes quality, durable, safe and gives comfortable riding.

The contractor of the project, CCECC has since November last year transported machineries and building materials to Auki.

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