JV PNG Investment Constructions

It was alluded that the diversion of traffic onto the footpath during roadworks on the Butibam-Malahang Road resulted in a crushed manhole.

JVPNGIC project engineer, Peter Garalom, said the excavation works started on February 7th for the 500-metre section and the bypass road was created on February 8th for light vehicles for residents and companies.

Following that, Member for Lae and Deputy Prime Minister, John Rosso, extended the concerns to the Secretary for Department of Works and Highways (DOWH). 

“This road has been initially contracted and supervised by the DOWH,” said Rosso. 

“As a result, the DOWH conducted investigation and assessment on the failed sections and have responded by getting the contractor who built this section to rectify the failed pavement at cost to the contractor. 

“Hence, the contractor has commenced reconstruction work on the failed sections of the road pavement as of Wednesday.