World Bank
Resilient Transport Project
The Department of Works and Highways is implementing the Resilient Transport Project for Papua New Guinea with financing from the World Bank.
The project’s objective is to enhance the resilience and safety of prioritized road infrastructure of the recipient’s highway network, and in case of an eligible crisis or emergency, respond promptly and effectively to it. The project comprises of three components:
- Component 1: Resilience, Safety Enhancements, and Sustainable Maintenance will finance the rehabilitation and/or extended performance-based maintenance of sections of the Ramu and Hiritano highways.
- Component 2: Project Management and Institutional Strengthening will finance support for implementation of the road rehabilitation and maintenance works including i) project management; (ii) road safety; and (iii) technical assistance and training.
- Component 3: Contingent Emergency Response Component (CERC) will draw from the uncommitted funds under other project components to cover emergency response.
The project is being implemented in accordance with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework, DOWH’s Environmental and Social Safeguards Policy and Manual, and relevant PNG laws. Key project documents include:
- Environmental and Social Commitment Plan 2022 (revised 2024 for Project Restructure)
- Preliminary Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, February 2022
- Resettlement Framework, February 2022
- Stakeholder Engagement Plan February 2022
- Environmental and Social Management Plan for Emergency Works, July 2024
The Project’s grievance mechanism is outlined in the SEP.
For further information or to raise a grievance or concern about the Project please contact:
RTP Project Office
P.O. Box 1108, Boroko 111
National Capital District
Tel: +675 324 1253
Fax: +675 3241102
