CAUSE move – Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement Project (CAUSE)

Issue 144 (Digital) 30 May – 02 June 2023

The weekly wrap-up newsletter is a platform to link and update staff and project stakeholders on the happenings in all Project Implementation Units (PIUs) and Project Management Unit (PMU) on the progress of projects CAUSE implemented in various communities of Honiara, Guadalcanal (areas outside of town boundary), Auki, Gizo, Noro, and Munda. CAUSE is financed by Australian Government and the World Bank

10th ISM wrap-up on 31 May 2023, WB Office Conference Room — The 10th CAUSE Project Implementation Support Mission by the World Bank concluded with most performance targets on track and some already exceeded. Also, during this ISM, the SIG, through MoFT, requested the Bank’s assistance in preparing a follow-on operation to assist the country with economic growth and recovery from the recent COVID-19 pandemic.

The Crown Rock group is building a 40m x 4m concrete road on the TC slope in Gizo. The community is thrilled and supportive; some even donate water to help. The project is expected to be completed by July 14, 2023.

The Magic Hammer team is building a 40m x 4m concrete road towards the end of the Jah Mountain Road. The community is supportive, providing food and water to the workers. The project is expected to be completed by July 14, 2023.

Director of LASI Precilar Maenuita (right) gives the graduation remarks to 33 learners from the Ambu, Niukaloka, Auki Island, and Kokomu communities at a ceremony in Auki, Malaita on 1 June 2023. The learners completed a variety of programs at LASI.

Auki, Burinasi SID02 second group has just started the second 60-meter climate resilient spot improvement road works. The first group has just completed 60 meters of this 180-meter stretch of road. The road works are expected to be completed in four weeks.

Community group, both men and women, have started installing solar street lights in Noro communities. The group is targeting 14 identified sites within Noro, from Backway to Small Baru/Koquporo community.
They are grateful for the support of the community, and they are excited to see the positive impact that the lights will have on Noro.

Street cleaning groups in Noro are progressing well. The upkeep of Noro Street is going well.

Improvement to Climate Resilience Critical Section of Euka Road

Two Climate Resilient Spot Improvement road contracts in Honiara have advanced their work schedules, with one SID already having a segment completed with two lanes.

Improvement to Climate Resilience Critical Sections of Jacky Road

Pre-fabricated steel posts are ready to be transported to the White River Market site for installation. White River Market is a priority project of the Honiara City Council under the CAUSE Project.

Testimonial

New Skills for New Opportunities

Lionel Seth
CAUSE ISDT Graduate
“One day, I can become an engineer.”

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