NPDS Wing - Strategic Contributions
- by DoWH
- 15th December 2024
Connect PNG Program
The NPDS Wing provides strategic oversight and planning for the implementation of the Connect PNG Development Program, focusing on
- Expanding economic corridors and connecting missing links.
- Designing infrastructure to meet climate-resilient and eco-friendly standards.
National Road Network Strategy (NRNS)
The wing ensures that road network planning aligns with NRNS goals, emphasizing
- Routine and long-term maintenance of critical road corridors.
- Enhancing road safety through design improvements and audits.
Achievements
- Enhanced Technical Standards: Developed critical policies like the Flood-Resistant Bridge Design Guide and Climate Resilient Infrastructure Policy.
- Sustainable Planning: Integrated climate resilience into infrastructure planning, reducing the impact of natural disasters on critical assets.
- Capacity Building: Conducted training programs for provincial engineers and planners, fostering technical capacity across Papua New Guinea.
- Improved Network Monitoring: Established robust systems for road inventory and performance monitoring, improving project prioritization and funding allocation.
