Department of Works NIP - NIPA
- 1. DEPARTMENT OF WORKS “We Build the Nation for You” NEW IRELAND TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE 2015 “Road Map for New Ireland Roads” Gibson Ali Holemba Provincial Works Manager New Ireland Province
- 2. Presentation Outline New Ireland Land Transport Asset Previous Investment Levels Overriding Government Priorities Current Investment Levels Road Investment Projections Donor Focus Challenges & Opportunities Way Foreword Conclusion
- 3. New Ireland Land Transport Asset Total Road Network = 996.630km National Road Network = 686.130km Provincial Road Network = 310.500km Cross Drainage Structures: 215 Total 53 Bridges 49 Causeways 113 Culverts New Ireland Road Network is the Main Mode of Transport and takes up 80% of the Freight and Passenger demand.
- 4. Previous Investment Levels on Road Maintenance Past Appropriations have been in the Order of 20-25% of the required Budget Estimates provided by Department of Works and Implementation. This reduced level of Funding trends against Actual Maintenance needs over the years has typically reflected in the build up of Differed Maintenance Back Log. Underinvestment in the Road Maintenance have Long Term Financial Penalties.
- 5. Overriding Government PrioritiesIn accordance with PNG Vision 2050 and Malagan Declaration; Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Boluminsky Highway – unsealed length of 97km (338km). Upgrading and sealing of West Coast Road - 198km. Upgrading and sealing of Kavieng Town Roads - 10km. Upgrading and sealing of Lihir Ring Road – 27km. Upgrading and sealing of Simberi Ring Road – 30km Upgrading and sealing of Kaut Road – 24km Upgrading of Lelet Road – 21km Open up Four (4) economic corridors Karu, Lambuso, Lelet and South Coast Roads of Provincial Interest to Standard Class 3 Roads. Open up New Hanover (Lavongai) Island Ring Road Connecting all Outer small islands’ roads International Seaport International Airport Spaceport
- 6. Current Investment Levels Maintenance and Construction of the National and Provincial Road Assets. Programs 2014 2015 National Roads K40 million K60 million Town Roads K5 million K5 million Provincial & District Roads K5 million K5 million Bridges K0.5 million K3 million Total K50.5 million K73 million
- 7. Current Investment Level There is currently more than K60 million worth of Major Road Upgrading and Construction projects awarded and in progress; Boluminsky Highway K50 million (AusAID) Boluminsky Highway K10 million (GovPNG) National Bridges K3 million Kavieng & Namatanai Town Roads K8.9 million Provincial & District Roads K45 million
- 8. Road Investment Projections for 2016 - 2018 Programs Investment Projections 2016 2017 2018 Boluminsky Highway K20 million K20 million K20 million West Coast Road K5 million K5 million K5 million Kaut Road K5 million K5 million K5 million Kavieng Town Roads K5 million K5 million K5 million Lelet Road K2 million K5 million K5 million Lihir Ring Road K5 million K3 million K2 million Provincial & District Roads K20 million K30 million K30 million Total K62 million K73 million K72 million
- 9. Donor Focus 90% of Boluminsky Highway is funded by Australian Aid (TSSP) Tax Credit Scheme (TCS) & MoA - all Provincial Roads There are No other Donor Agencies apart from AusAID with respect to Land Transport Infrastructure in the province. We encourage other Donor partners to help fund our deteriorating Infrastructure.
- 10. Challenges and Opportunities Progressive Funding Increase for the Road Sector related to ongoing Economic Growth Deferred Maintenance Backlog of K60 million. Requires K20 million each year in the next three years to fully maintain our roads to good condition. Strengthening Procurement Process and Systems of Government . Contractor Industry and Institutional Capacity improvements. Establish partnership and coordination with Provincial Government, NRA and District Administrations to manage and implement Land Transport Infrastructure in the province. Development, tendering, quality management and oversight of transport sector infrastructure contracts, providing enhanced quality assurance and compliance
- 11. Road Sector Reforms Establish New Ireland Provincial Road Authority (NIPRA) Provincial Transport Plan (National Transport Strategy Plan) In concert with Provincial Administration, District Administration and Donor Partners develop a Strategic Options for Maintenance of our Road Network in the province; Long Term Based Contracts EPC Contracts (Lump Sum Contracts) Delayed Payment Contracts
- 12. Conclusion Infrastructure Development continues to be one of the key priorities in all levels of Government. The Malagan Declaration Forward 2013 underpins Infrastructure as its Key Pillar in achieving Autonomy for the province. Funding is needed from Partners Within and Abroad to help fund our transport infrastructure for the betterment of the people of New Ireland.
- 13. Thank you & God Bless