The Department of Works & Highways launched a Climate Change Risk and Vulnerability Framework to integrate climate-resilient infrastructure into PNG’s road network. Supported by TSSP, AHC, and CCDA, the initiative includes hazard mapping, policy reforms, and monitoring systems to ensure sustainable infrastructure, despite funding and capacity challenges.
Secretary Gibson Holemba concluded the Earthquake Engineering Design Workshop by emphasizing the need for resilient infrastructure in PNG. He thanked participants and partners, highlighting the integration of modern seismic standards into bridge designs. The revised guidelines align with Vision 2050 and Connect PNG, ensuring safety, sustainability, and global engineering best practices.
The Department of Works and Highways rejects claims linking improper payments to Andro Holdings Limited and false allegations about Secretaries Koney Samuel, Samuel Penias, and Gibson Holemba. These defamatory accusations are politically motivated, damaging national unity. The Department urges verification of facts and will pursue legal action against false claims.
The Department of Works and Highways firmly denies defamatory claims against Minister Mirisim and Secretary Holemba regarding alleged K600 million payments. Emphasizing transparency, verified processes, and national reforms under Connect PNG, the Department condemns politically motivated misinformation and warns of legal action, urging all to prioritize nation-building over baseless attacks.
Papua New Guinea has joined the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association (ITA-AITES) as its 81st member. This milestone supports the country’s infrastructure goals, offering access to global expertise in tunnelling, innovation, and strategic solutions.
Papua New Guinea has joined the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association for the first time in its 50-year history. This membership supports PNG’s major infrastructure projects under the Connect PNG Programme, including new railways, and aligns the country with global tunnelling and engineering standards for future development.
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Southern Corridor of the Hiritano Highway was held on April 17, 2025, in Bereina Station, led by Prime Minister James Marape. Key contracts were awarded: Bereina to Apanaipi (K78M), Apanaipi to Malalaua (K112M), and Laloki to Brown River (K148M), enhancing rural connectivity.
After 30 years, the iconic Hiritano Highway is receiving a transformative K300 million redevelopment under the Connect PNG initiative. Launched by Prime Minister Marape, the project will boost rural connectivity, empower SMEs, and drive trade, agriculture, and economic growth across Gulf and Central provinces—ushering in a new era of opportunity.
The launching of the missing Link road marks the realization of a vision more than 50 years of PNG independence and road connectivity under taken to transform Papua New Guinea into a middle-Income country #watch this video captured the most beautiful Magarida Station in Abau District of Central Province.
Mr. Gibson Ali Holemba has been appointed Secretary of the PNG National Department of Works and Highways for a 4-year tenure. With over 15 years of experience in civil engineering and public administration, he will lead the K20 billion Connect PNG Flagship Program, focusing on sustainable infrastructure development and innovation.
Minister for Works and Highways confirmed that Kainantu-Obura Wanenara Road contract was awarded to Too Good Construction following a thorough 14-step process in compliance with the National Procurement Act. The company met all technical, financial, and compliance requirements and supports the government's local business initiatives under the Connect PNG program.
H.E. Grand Chief Sir Bob Bofeng Dadae, Governor General of PNG, executed a contract for upgrade and maintenance of the 54km road in Obura Wonenara, Eastern Highlands. The K247 million project, funded by the State under the Connect PNG Program, was awarded to Too Good Construction Limited for 44 months.
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