Today marks 30 days to go before the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in PNG.
The Local Organising Committee is working around the clock to ensure that all is ready before the kick-off on November 13.
Preparation is gearing up with LOC’s overlay teams and competitions team working closely with the venue owners to ensure that all is ready for LOC to move in when the bump-in commences in two weeks.
Asset allocation has been completed for all venues and bump-in is awaiting installation of temporary fencing for all training venue sites and match venues.
Local contractor, Pingcomm Ltd has also completed the laying of pipes for fibre optic cabling at the Bava Mini Stadium and PNG Football stadium.
This will enable the tournament officials along the field of play to have access to internet service during the tournament.
The security team through the Security Committee is finalising its operational order that will see around 1200 security personnel from the three disciplinary forces assisting with security operations.
There will be approximately 200 Defence Force Officers, 60 Correctional Service Officers and about 940 police officers.
The five private security firms will bring on a total of 360 manpower to assist the security team.
The operations order has three phases with the first phase commencing on October 31.
KIA Motors who are FIFA partners have donated 65 vehicles for use during the tournament.
The vehicles will be ready for use by the end of the month.
There will also be a fan Zone set up at Vision City amphitheatre.
This is to bring football to the people and introduce the game and its commercial affiliates to the general public.
The Fan Zone will be open starting on November 15.
The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup mascot, Susa continues to make appearances at communities and schools in Port Moresby.
LOC chief executive officer, Seamus Marten said a lot is happening behind the scenes and as the tournament date draws nearer the city residents will start noticing the change.
“This is going to be the biggest sports event ever to be broadcasted from Papua New Guinea and this is an opportunity for Papua New Guinea and the host city to show the world we can.
"The world will be watching so we want everyone in Port Moresby to be part of this huge sporting event,” said Marten.
Tickets for the tournament are now on sale online but for the general public, the tickets will go on sale on Nov 1.