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Solomon Islands is looking at introducing the Inter-locking Block Pavement (IBP) as a new pavement standard in Solomon Islands. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Development (MID) is an implementer of this project. The project team is now piloting block fabrication at MID Laboratory in cooperation with Solomon Islands National University (SINU).

The Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MOFT) in Solomon Islands has taken significant steps to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in public procurement and asset disposal. Through the Treasury Division Procurement Unit (TPU) and the Central Tender Board (CTB), MOFT aims to ensure value for money in the utilization of public funds.

In an exciting development that underscores the strong partnership between Australia and the Solomon Islands, early infrastructure works have officially commenced at the Western Border Outpost and the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force's (RSIPF) Hells Point Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) facility. These initiatives aim to bolster national and border security in the region. The projects are being undertaken through a joint venture partnership between Reeves International, Icon, and Hall Contracting Pty Ltd.

As part of its partnership growth strategy in the Pacific, Canstruct has announced a new partnership with Tropic Group Builders (TGB) of Solomon Islands. A key component in our efforts to build a sustainable future for the Solomon Islands and across the Pacific is partnering with local construction companies who share similar Pacific based values and a desire to grow and develop local industry.

The Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services, and Transport Hon. Ro Filipe Tuisawau said the new bridge is strong enough to support the weight of heavy trucks and is safe enough to serve as a reliable connection due to its climate-resilient standard.