BY BEN BILUA
Gizo

WESTERN Province has successfully delivered 408 completed development projects since 2008, marking one of the strongest provincial performance records in the country.

Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele revealed the achievement during the Western Day celebration at Seghe, Western Province on Monday, December 8, 2025.

He said the total investment injected into these completed projects is estimated at $70.6 million, directly benefiting nearly 60 percent of the province’s population.

According to Manele, the completed developments include 63 education infrastructure projects valued at $28.6 million, 197 water supply systems serving more than 23,000 people, 38 agriculture projects, and 223 solar installations across 49 communities.

He said additional investments were also channelled into waste management, fisheries, and environmental conservation, all of which contribute to improved livelihoods and long-term sustainability.

“Building on this strong record of achievement, the Western Provincial Government has qualified for the 2025/2026 PCDF allocations and approved 31 new capital infrastructure projects worth $19 million to be delivered before the end of the fiscal year,” Manele stated.

He said the upcoming projects will prioritise economic infrastructure, education, youth development, and health services, further strengthening Western Province’s commitment to improving living standards.

Manele added that Western Province, compared to other provinces in the country, demonstrates a higher level of economic development, driven by consistent project delivery and effective utilisation of development funds.

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