BY NED GAGAHE

The Taro Provincial Emergency Operations Centre in Choiseul, Solomon Islands, is set for handover, marking a significant step in enhancing the province’s ability to respond to emergencies.

The project, funded by Australia at a cost of SBD2 million, aims to improve disaster response capabilities and ensure communities are better supported during times of crisis.

During the launch of a twinning partnership between the Solomon Islands Meteorological Services (SIMS) and the Australian Bureau of Meteorology on Tuesday, Australian High Commission Minister Counsellor, Lindsay Buckingham, highlighted Australia’s ongoing commitment to disaster resilience in the region.

Buckingham expressed pride in the collaboration, stating, “Australia is proud to work shoulder to shoulder with the Solomon Islands government on these important fronts.”

She further emphasised that the establishment of the Taro Emergency Operations Centre is a crucial infrastructure development.

“This is another important infrastructure piece that has been supported by Australia to strengthen emergency response capabilities in the Solomon Islands.

“The Australian support extends beyond infrastructure, focusing on building partnerships that enhance disaster response systems and ensure the Solomon Islands can effectively assist its communities in times of need.”

This investment complements Australia’s commitment to build a national humanitarian warehouse in Honiara, alongside provincial warehouses in Gizo and Auki.

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