BY SAMIE WAIKORI

The World Bank funded Solomon Islands Road and Aviation Project (SIRAP) continues to change the infrastructure face in Malaita province.

The project involves various infrastructure development include; road upgrade, road pavement and construction of new bridges.

Commending World Bank and Solomon Islands Government through SIRAP is Premier of Malaita, Premier Elijah Asilaua expressing the commitment of his government to establish partnership with donors to develop infrastructure in the province.

“My government remain committed with World Bank through SIRAP that completed the north corridor road, Bio one and two bridges and the Koa bridge.

“This strip of road will be officially handed over next month in February. It is also noted the first 21 km road in the east corridor has been completed as well under the SIRAP.

“The next portion of the road for another 22 km to Atori is already endorsed for additional funding. In process with procurement formalities as requirements for the construction work,” he said.

Asilaua also acknowledged SIRAP for supporting Bira and Su’u harbor bridges along the south road corridor of Malaita province.

He said CCECC is implementing the two projects and construction is well progressing.

Asilaua noted that the completion of the two bridges will help a lot to connect communities with better transport services.

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