THE Member of Parliament (MP) for North Guadalcanal, Dr Paul Bosawai has expressed gratitude to Sustainable Resource Management (SRM) for its partnership in implementing an essential road maintenance project in his constituency.
SRM is the contractor carrying out the road maintenance work covering more than 70 kilometres of feeder road in North Guadalcanal.
In a press statement issued by the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD), Dr Bosawai thanked SRM Management for the assistance, especially for carrying out maintenance on the more than 70 kilometres stretch of road at a lesser cost.
“Our collaboration with SRM has been instrumental in getting these roads back to a condition that supports community needs.
“Without the support, the cost would be very expensive for the constituency office to maintain the roads around the constituency.
“Farmers will find it easier to reach markets and consumers in Honiara will benefit from a more reliable supply of goods,” Dr Bosawai said.
Local communities, farmers and constituents have expressed optimism about the road improvements. Farmers, in particular, are hopeful that better access will lead to increased sales and higher incomes.
“As the maintenance work continues, the NGC under my leadership, remains committed and focused on ensuring that these crucial infrastructure developments lead to long-term economic benefits for its people.
“The commitment to maintaining these roads reflect a broader vision for sustainable development in the region, fostering resilience and growth in the agricultural sector,” Dr Bosawai said.
Dr Bosawai expressed gratitude to the Chinese Government for its funding support through the Rural Sustainable Development Programme (RSDP) in 2023, MRD through the CDF support under the 2024 allocation and MID ensuing in the successful implementation of the project.
The funding for the road maintenance was made possible through a SBD1 Million funding from the PRC under the Rural Sustainable Development Programme (RSDP) in 2023 along with SBD 300,000 from MRD under the Constituency Development Funds (CDF) programme for 2024 and SBD$200,000.00 from the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) under the National Transport Fund (NTF).
By JIMMY NOLAN
Solomon Star, Honiara
