TTC’s progress so far includes cleaning, grubbing, earthworks, and drainage works, completing 16 km of the unsealed road stretch.
Maoa to Hauhui Road Rehabilitation and Maintenance Reaches Halfway Mark
Trades Transformation Company (TTC) has reached the halfway point of its contract to rehabilitate and maintain the road from Maoa in West Kwaio to Hauhui in West Areare, covering a total distance of 32 km.
Progress so far includes cleaning, grubbing, earthworks, and drainage works, completing 16 km of the unsealed road stretch.
For pavement works, they continue the supply and placement of road base materials, which have reached 12 km.
TTC’s scope also covers repairing wooden bridge structures along this route. As of last week, they performed urgent repairs on Fulo Bridge, collecting stones and river materials for gabions and structural repairs.
Raymond Steven, TTC spokesperson, said that the project is expected to be completed by February 2026.
He commended his team for staying ahead of their schedule on this route, which connects the southern region of Malaita to the provincial capital, Auki.
TTC is also contracted to seal the first 5 km of the road from Kwaibala to Oibola (Auki Langalanga/Central Kwara’ae).
Mr. Steven said their team has fully mobilized all required equipment, including sealing and professional expertise.
“At this stage, we are fabricating and preparing fencing for the laydown area while urgent maintenance efforts are carried out with grading, forming, and compaction.
“We are preparing for the placement of road-based materials before sealing,” the TTC engineer said.
Two other ongoing road repair projects across Malaita Province include:
– Exodus Trade Development’s work on repairs along Busurata Road in Central Kwara’ae.
– FT Builders and Civil Works’ maintenance of a 37.89 km stretch of unsealed road in East Fataleka.
These improvements represent an investment of nearly SBD 40 million, funded by the Australian Government contribution through the National Transport Fund (NTF), with an additional SBD 20 million allocated for upgrade works in Honiara.
Acting Australian High Commissioner Mr. Andrew Schloeffel expressed admiration for the rapid progress of the road projects.
“These road improvements are reopening access to local markets, government services, and economic opportunity,” Mr. Schloeffel said.
“We salute the local workers and local companies around the country who are stepping up to the challenge of delivering high-quality, resilient infrastructure under the Solomon Islands – Australia Partnership.”
“Under the governance of the National Transport Board and with delivery by local companies, Solomon Islanders are taking the lead in building high-quality infrastructure—and Australia is proud to be part of this effort,” he said.
The Transport Infrastructure Management Services Division (TIMSD) at the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) continues to oversee these projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards throughout all phases.
Other road upgrades for Malaita’s road network are captured in next year’s government budget to support economic and social activities.
For pavement works, TTC continue the supply and placement of road base materials, which have reached 12 km.
TTC’s scope also covers repairing wooden bridge structures along this route. As of last week, they performed urgent repairs on Fulo Bridge, collecting stones and river materials for gabions and structural repairs.
TTC has fully mobilized all required equipment, including sealing and professional expertise while preparing fencing for the laydown area and carrying out urgent maintenance efforts: grading, forming, and compaction.
Acting Australian High Commissioner Mr. Andrew Schloeffel expressed admiration for the rapid progress of the road projects.
The Transport Infrastructure Management Services Division (TIMSD) at the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) continues to oversee these projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards throughout all phases.
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