BY SYLVANA TEKUMAHA

Repair and maintenance work of wooden bridges along South Road in Malaita began in late December and were undertaken by local contractor Trades Transformation Company (TTC).

Works started at Maoro Village, along Central Kwara’ae, a Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) media statement on January 2 said.

It was carried out by demolishing and rebuilding the bridge, using materials like log beams and installation of other safety components.

MID said after this, TTC will proceed to repair three wooden bridges at Sinasu, Gwale and Ngariwane in West Kwaio during the first quarter of this year.

These bridges are old and are unsafe to bear loads. Passing vehicles are diverted to use wet crossings and temporary bridges built to maintain connectivity.

These infrastructures aim to improve safety when traveling, connectivity and access to markets and Government services for rural communities across Malaita.

TTC also has two ongoing projects in Malaita: sealing the first five kilometres from Kwaibala to Oibola and maintaining the 33km section from Maoa in West Kwaio to Hauhui in West Are’Are.

These projects are funded under the National Transport Fund with support from the Australian Government, the MID statement said.

Other road contracts for Malaita will resume shortly after the festive season. Northeast road maintenance in Fataleka, Busurata and other Government-funded will kick off as well.

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