Aid partners satisfied with visit to WNB

Representatives from the IFC, World Bank and the Asian Development Bank have expressed satisfaction during their visit to West New Britain recently.

Accompanied by WNB Governor Sasindran Muthuvel and Central Bank Governor Loi Bakani to various projects in the province, the delegation were impressed with the progress of the projects in the province.

The delegations comprising of two representatives each from IFC, World Bank and the Asian Development Bank visited the Hoskins Airport, 66kv power line project from Bialla to Kimbe, 12 bridges along the New Britain Highway, the bio gas plant generating 3megawatts power at Mosa and the Kumbango and oil mill operations.

Muthuvel told Loop PNG that the visit was good for the province as they (delegates) are planning bigger projects for the province.

He expressed satisfaction and thanked the delegation for choosing WNB as the province to implement various projects.

Muthuvel further stressed that their visit gave them a clear picture of the challenges the province is facing especially the increasing cost of service delivery and logistical challenges.

 

Author: 
Freddy Mou