Era Kone

PM O'Neill said the redevelopment of Era Kone is part of the many key developments happening around the country.

He said the country has seen ups and downs over the last 42 years, adding Era Kone and all other infrastructural and physical development are to make up for the lost years.

Prime Minister O'Neill further states Port Moresby is the 5th largest city and continues to be transformed.

The new look Era Kone was described as a great achievement, setting a bench mark for the country.

Performances from live band, acrobatics, breakdances and traditional dances have been setting the tempo from the afternoon and into the evening when the formalities will kick off.

Hundreds of residents have gathered as dignitaries comprising of NCD Governor Powes Parkop, Moresby North-East and Moresby South MPs Justin Tkatchenko and John Kaupa, Heath Minister Sir Dr Puka Temu, Minister Assisting the PM William Samb, City Manager and the NCDC Executive Management await the arrival of Prime Minister Peter O'Neill.

The current generation will remember it as the place of weekend entertainment, the next generation will probably see it as a big recreational park. But for those before 80’s kids, Ela Beach means much more.

Christopher Tava (born late 80's) is one, who over the years, saw Port Moresby’s magnificent beachfront lose its natural beauty.

“Ela Beach is not as beautiful as it was back in the days when it was a turtle beach,” he posted on his Facebook account.