The project will also help further develop the Londolovit Township.
Minister for Lands and Physical Planning, John Rosso, visited Lihir last week with a technical team from the department, led by Secretary Benjamin Samson, where he met with company officials and local leaders to support and help facilitate this project.
The resettlement process has been made easier since Newcrest has a State Lease over the proposed resettlement site. The project also coincides with the ongoing reforms being planned and carried out by the Department of Lands and Physical Planning.