Progress Continues on Ports Area Footpath in Noro Under CAUSE II

Significant progress has been made on the Ports Area Footpath in Noro, Western Province, under the Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement II (CAUSE II) Project. This week, Segment 1 of the footpath was fully completed, marking a major milestone for the local Project Implementation Unit (PIU). Segment 2 is also nearing completion, with only 60 metres of work remaining.

Despite logistical challenges in transporting gravel and sand to the site—caused by accessibility issues and unpredictable weather—the construction team remains committed and on schedule. Work on the final section of Segment 2 is planned for the upcoming week.

The improved footpath will enhance pedestrian safety and provide better access for local communities and businesses in this growing township.

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The Community Access and Urban Services Enhancement II (CAUSE II) Project is a transformative initiative aimed at improving climate-resilient infrastructure, enhancing economic inclusion, and strengthening service delivery in targeted urban centers across the Solomon Islands.

Led by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Honiara City Council, in collaboration with the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey, and the Provincial Governments of Guadalcanal, Malaita, and Western Province, CAUSE II is a Government of Solomon Islands initiative supported by the World Bank and the Government of Australia through the Papua New Guinea and Pacific Islands Umbrella Facility Multi-Donor Trust Fund (PPIUF).