BY SAMIE WAIKORI
The construction of a police ramp project at the provincial capital of Kirakira has completed over the weekend.
The project is funded Australian government through its Defence Department to strengthen the maritime logistic of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in the province.
Premier of Makira Ulawa province, Stanley Siapu on Monday, July 21, 2025, thanked the Defence Department of Australia and the Australian government for the worthwhile support.
“Over the weekend the contractor tasked with the construction the project has met and updated my executive on the project.
“The project was a ramp built at Kirakira seafront for the police fast craft. Construction of the project has commenced three months and is now completed,” he said.
The premier reiterated his glee to Australian government for the support and the benefit it will have on the province.
He said project will strengthen the capacity of police to carry out their policing work to people and communities in the province.
Siapu added that in order for the police to provide the service effectively, they also need proper resources in place to support their work.
“Makira Ulawa province, like other provinces has been faced with logistic challenges both at sea and land and needs proper infrastructure.
“The province has scattered islands and transportation is always an issue especially for police to reach to the islands.
“Now, that the ramp is built, it will ensure proper care and handling of the police fast craft to serve its intended purpose for the province,” he stated.
The premier appeals to Kirakira community and police to care for the project. The date for the handover of the project is yet to be made.
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