The Community Access and Urban Service Enhancement (CAUSE) II Project is set to enhance the resilience of Auki Market by constructing a shoreline protection wall, safeguarding Malaita’s largest building infrastructure against the increasing threats of sea level rise and coastal erosion.

This project aligns with the province’s broader climate adaptation strategy, aiming to protect vital public infrastructure from the adverse impacts of climate change, a MID statement this week said.

The Auki Market building, originally funded by the Government of Japan and operational for over 13 years, will benefit from this upgrade, ensuring its longevity and continued service for the community.

In addition to the shoreline protection, CAUSE II will support improvements to the Lilisiana community road and drainage systems under Component One of this World Bank-funded initiative.

Construction for these improvements is scheduled to commence around the fourth quarter this year and continue into early 2026.

CAUSE II targets some of the fastest-growing urban centers in the country, including Honiara City, and urban and peri-urban areas of Guadalcanal, Malaita (Auki), as well as Western Province (Gizo, Noro, and Munda).

Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) continues to provide oversight for the rollout phase, strengthening its commitment towards generating employment, improving urban infrastructure and enhancing climate resilience for provincial centres.