Thursday 29 October, Honiara – The Solomon Islands Agriculture Rural Transformation (SIART) Project acknowledges local workers engaged at the construction of the new agriculture office building in Auki, Malaita for their commitment and hard work towards the successful completion of this important project for the province and Solomon Islands.
SIART Project Manager, Mr. William Okekini visited the construction site in Auki on Thursday 29 October to see the progress made so far and to meet with local workers engaged by the Contractor, JQY Construction.
Mr. Okekini took the opportunity to hear from the local workers about their experiences working on the project and reminded them of the legacy they are a part of when the new modern office building is completed.
“This new office facility reflects our shared commitment to improving the working environment for our agriculture workers and to ensuring that agricultural services are more accessible and responsive to the needs of our rural farmers and communities.
“Let us look forward to the timely completion of these two provincial offices that will greatly benefit our people in Malaita Province,” Mr. Okekini said.
This new office is expected to enhance collaboration, improve service delivery, and contribute significantly to the growth and resilience of agriculture in Malaita Province and across the Solomon Islands.
The construction of the SBD17.9 million double-story agriculture office building is supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock in partnership with the World Bank through the SIART Project.
SIART also acknowledges the Contractor, JQY Construction, for fully complying to the Contractor’s Environmental and Social Management Plan (CESMP) which is mandatory for World Bank funded projects that details how a contractor will manage environmental, social, health, and safety (ESHS) risks during project execution.
The SIART Project’s objective is to increase agricultural production and improve market access in selected value chains in Guadalcanal, Malaita, and Makira/Ulawa. Additionally, the project ensures a prompt and effective response in the event of an Eligible Crisis or Emergency.
Source: SIART Media Release
