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Essar Projects (PNG) Limited is moving forward with the construction of Jiwaka Provincial Head Quarter Building and associated works worth $62 million. A ground-breaking ceremony was held Friday, the 29th of January 2021 to officially kick off this project.
The project will be purely modernized versions of traditional architecture in an environment-friendly nature under the standard & specification of Australia, New Zealand & PNG. Highlights of the said project are as follows –
- Smart Multistoried Provincial Administration Building
- Modern Water Supply Systems including a big Reservoir & Treatment Plant
- Sewerage Treatment Plant with latest technologies including pumping stations
- Internal Roads & Drainages (Approx 20 Kms)
Area Developments including HorticultureIn attendance at the ceremony was the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea his Hon. James Marape, MP with nearly half of his senior Cabinet minister, namely Hon. Renbo Paita, MP; Hon. John Rosso, MP; Hon. William Duma, MP; Hon. Delta Wong, MP; Hon. William Samb, MP; Hon. Henry Leonard, MP; Hon. John Simon, MP; Hon. Jimmy Uruno, MP; Hon. William Ongolo, MP; Hon. Michael Nali, MP; Hon, Wake Goi, MP; Hon. Pila Ninigi, MP; Hon. Timothy Maisu, MP; Sir Peter Ipatas, KBE, GCL, MP; Hon. Win Daki, MP; and Hon. Wesley Resiunai, MP;
In addition, the Indian High Commissioner his Hon. Sushil Kumar Singhal; Essar Projects (PNG) Limited management & staff; and thousands of people, some adorned in traditional attire, from Jiwaka, Western Highlands, Chimbu, Enga, and Southern Highlands witnessed the momentous occasion and support the official launching of the said project.
The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea his Hon. James Marape, MP gave his speech that set high hopes to the people of Jiwaka and they are looking forward to this project that will soon become the landmark of the province. PM Marape told the people of Jiwaka that for a province to fully function well, and to support the national and district programs and service delivery, it must have a proper provincial administration.
This prestigious project will set Essar Projects PNG Limited’s branding to its high potential.
