New footbridges in Kieta will provide safe access to markets, work and schools
A series of new footbridges in Bougainville’s Kieta District is now benefitting more than 4,000 people enabling safer access to health facilities, schools, markets and work without risking being swept away by fast flowing rivers.
The K110,000 project was initiated by the people of Poma village in Central Bougainville last year after two students tragically died while attempting to cross over.
The community participated in the project by providing labour and raising more than K8,000, which was supplemented by the Australian Government’s community grants program under the Bougainville Partnership.
Women, men and school children from the local ward and inland communities of Darutuei, Kongara and Sipuru now regularly access the footbridges along the ‘bush highway’.
Paramount Chief John Katu said the project has had a positive impact on people in the area.
“Local communities were united behind the initiative, setting aside past differences to work together to ensure the project was realised,” he said.
He said local youths who were engaged in construction gained valuable skills and knowledge on welding and carpentry and that these new learnings will benefit them and nearby communities.
Australian High Commission representative in Buka Ms Alison Edye said the three footbridges will help save lives and stimulate economic activities.
“Australia is proud to support projects that are community led and make positive, sustainable impacts on the lives of Bougainvilleans”, Ms Edye said. She congratulated the community on its initiative and hard work in bringing the project to fruition.
Since 2018, there have been more than 60 community projects supported by the Australian Government in partnership with the Autonomous Bougainville Government and the Government of Papua New Guinea. The projects improve the livelihoods of Bougainvilleans through high-quality infrastructure, economic participation and improved health and wellbeing.
Feature Pic: Torobau footbridge is one of three bridges constructed. When the river floods the large rocks are covered with fast flowing water.
F*ckin’ amazing issues here. I’m very happy to see your post. Thanks so much and i’m looking ahead to contact you. Will you please drop me a e-mail?
It’s actually a great and useful piece of information. I’m happy that you simply shared this helpful info with us. Please keep us up to date like this. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, I’ve just been searching for info about this topic for ages and yours is the greatest I’ve discovered so far. But, what about the bottom line? Are you sure about the source?
Can I just say what a relief to search out someone who truly knows what theyre talking about on the internet. You undoubtedly know easy methods to convey a problem to light and make it important. More individuals need to read this and perceive this aspect of the story. I cant imagine youre no more standard since you positively have the gift.
I’d must test with you here. Which is not one thing I usually do! I take pleasure in reading a publish that will make folks think. Additionally, thanks for allowing me to comment!
It?¦s actually a great and helpful piece of information. I am satisfied that you simply shared this helpful information with us. Please stay us up to date like this. Thank you for sharing.
Would love to incessantly get updated great site! .
Hello my loved one! I wish to say that this post is amazing, nice written and come with almost all vital infos. I¦d like to see more posts like this .
great post.Ne’er knew this, thanks for letting me know.
I am always searching online for ideas that can aid me. Thx!
I like this post, enjoyed this one regards for putting up. “The basis of optimism is sheer terror.” by Oscar Wilde.
I’m not that much of a internet reader to be honest but your blogs really nice, keep it up! I’ll go ahead and bookmark your site to come back later on. All the best
We absolutely love your blog and find almost all of your post’s to be exactly what I’m looking for. Would you offer guest writers to write content in your case? I wouldn’t mind producing a post or elaborating on a few of the subjects you write concerning here. Again, awesome weblog!
Today, I went to the beachfront with my kids. I found a sea shell and gave it to my 4 year old daughter and said “You can hear the ocean if you put this to your ear.” She placed the shell to her ear and screamed. There was a hermit crab inside and it pinched her ear. She never wants to go back! LoL I know this is completely off topic but I had to tell someone!
Keep working ,remarkable job!
You have a real knack for this. What Is Cryptocurrency Coin
Zencortex reviews
so much wonderful info on here, : D.
게임 관련 포스팅 자주 올려주세요 ! 기대하고 있습니다 ! 방문하다 먹튀레이더
Small investments in accessibility and innovation can deliver be a game-changer for tourism destinations everywhere. 거제출장안마But, despite 1.3 billion worldwide people already experiencing significant disability, many destinations and tourism businesses are still failing to embrace the many benefits of welcoming these travellers.
최저가격보장강남가라오케강남가라오케가격정보
최저가격보장강남가라오케강남가라오케가격정보
최저가격보장사라있네가라오케사라있네가격정보
최저가격보장선릉셔츠룸선릉셔츠룸가격정보
최저가격보장강남가라오케강남가라오케가격정보
최저가격보장강남셔츠룸강남셔츠룸가격정보
최저가격보장CNN셔츠룸씨엔엔셔츠룸가격정보