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Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) components are Honiara and Munda Airports Infrast

Construction of the Air Traffic Control Tower at Honiara International Airport is progressing steadily. The project has ...
08/06/2026

Construction of the Air Traffic Control Tower at Honiara International Airport is progressing steadily. The project has now reached the first-floor level, with beam and slab reinforcement works, along with mechanical and electrical (M&E) rough-ins, currently underway in preparation for concrete casting.









Exciting progress for Temotu Province.The new Santa Cruz AirfieldTerminal Building is now nearing full completion under ...
02/06/2026

Exciting progress for Temotu Province.

The new Santa Cruz AirfieldTerminal Building is now nearing full completion under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2), implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) with funding support from the World Bank.
Once completed, the modern facility will provide a safer, more comfortable, and more efficient experience for passengers travelling to and from Temotu Province. The new terminal will also improve airport operations, strengthen connectivity, support tourism growth, and create new opportunities for economic development in the province.
This important infrastructure investment demonstrates MCA's commitment to improving aviation services and strengthening transport connectivity for communities across the Solomon Islands ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡งโœˆ๏ธ

๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐š๐ง๐ค ๐„๐ง๐ฏ๐ข๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐’๐จ๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐…๐ซ๐š๐ฆ๐ž๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค (๐„๐š๐ฌ๐ญ ๐€๐ฌ๐ข๐š ๐๐š๐œ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ ๐†๐ฅ๐จ๐›๐š๐ฅ ๐”๐ง๐ข๐ญ) ๐๐ซ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐Œ๐š๐ง๐š๐ ๐ž๐ซ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐๐ฎ๐œ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐“๐ž๐œ๐ก๐ง๐ข๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ญ...
01/06/2026

๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐š๐ง๐ค ๐„๐ง๐ฏ๐ข๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐’๐จ๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐…๐ซ๐š๐ฆ๐ž๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค (๐„๐š๐ฌ๐ญ ๐€๐ฌ๐ข๐š ๐๐š๐œ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ ๐†๐ฅ๐จ๐›๐š๐ฅ ๐”๐ง๐ข๐ญ) ๐๐ซ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐Œ๐š๐ง๐š๐ ๐ž๐ซ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐๐ฎ๐œ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐“๐ž๐œ๐ก๐ง๐ข๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐•๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐’๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐’๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง ๐ˆ๐ฌ๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐‘๐จ๐š๐๐ฌ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐€๐ฏ๐ข๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐’๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ.

The World Bank Environment and Social Framework (ESF) Practice Manager for the East Asia Pacific Region has completed a series of technical site visits to key project sites under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) in Henderson, Honiara.

Commencing on 26 May 2026, the visit focused on reviewing civil works progress, environmental and social safeguards, and strengthening coordination between government counterparts, contractors, and supervision consultants.

The World Bank team, together with the SIRAP2 Project Support Team (PST), contractors, and the supervision consultant, inspected the Air Traffic Control Tower, Fire Service Station, and Aviation Complex Building sites.

The team commended the strong progress achieved, particularly the successful completion and handover of the new Fire Service Station, which marks a significant milestone in strengthening aviation safety and security in Solomon Islands.

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Communication and Aviation, Mr. Alwyn Danitofea, acknowledged the continued partnership with the World Bank, noting that the developments will enhance aviation safety, improve operational efficiency, and support long-term economic growth and connectivity.

SIRAP2 is funded by the World Bank and jointly implemented by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) and the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA), supporting improved transport safety, climate resilience, and sustainable connectivity across Solomon Islands.

Santa Cruz Airfield Update โœˆ๏ธInstallation of roofing on the new terminal building at Santa Cruz Airfield is progressing ...
26/05/2026

Santa Cruz Airfield Update โœˆ๏ธ

Installation of roofing on the new terminal building at Santa Cruz Airfield is progressing well as works continue on site. The development marks another important milestone toward improving airport infrastructure and services for the people of Temotu Province and travelling public.

๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง ๐‡๐จ๐ง๐ข๐š๐ซ๐š ๐š๐ง๐ ๐Œ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐š ๐€๐ข๐ซ ๐“๐ซ๐š๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ ๐“๐จ๐ฐ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ.Construction of the new Air Traffic Control Towers (A...
20/05/2026

๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง ๐‡๐จ๐ง๐ข๐š๐ซ๐š ๐š๐ง๐ ๐Œ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐š ๐€๐ข๐ซ ๐“๐ซ๐š๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ ๐“๐จ๐ฐ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ.

Construction of the new Air Traffic Control Towers (ATCT) at Honiara and Munda International Airports are progressing well under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). Funded by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA), the towers are being constructed by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, with Egis Asia providing construction supervision.
A key milestone has been achieved at both sites with the successful transition from substructure to superstructure works. Following backfilling, work has continued to the ground and first-floor levels. Current activities include masonry block works, reinforcement detailing, and formwork installation for columns and shear walls.
At Honiara (Lot 1), masonry block wall is being constructed on the ground floor, columns have been cast up to the structural slab. Preparations are ongoing for shear wall casting and reinforcement detailing on the first-floor beams and slabs.
At Munda (Lot 2), works have advanced to the first-floor level, including reinforcement detailing for shear walls and column, alongside formwork installation for the parapet and stairway structure leading to the second floor.
Concurrently, close monitoring and coordination of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) works continue at both sites to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards. Procurement of key building components such as doors and windows is also being finalized to support upcoming stages.
Permanent Secretary of MCA, Alwyn Danitofea, highlighted the strategic importance of the towers stating, โ€œthe construction of these new ATCT at Honiara and Munda International Airports will significantly enhance air traffic management, improve operational efficiency, and support safer aviation services for both domestic and international operations.โ€
The contractor aims to accelerate progress in the coming months, focusing on reinforcement detailing, MEP installations, and casting of first-floor beams and slabs at both sites. Once completed, the towers will strengthen aviation safety, improve operational efficiency, and support the continued growth in the Solomon Islands aviation sector.

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๐Ÿ“ข ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐”๐ฉ๐๐š๐ญ๐ž | ๐’๐š๐ง๐ญ๐š ๐‚๐ซ๐ฎ๐ณ (๐‹๐š๐ญ๐š) ๐๐ž๐ฐ ๐“๐ž๐ซ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐ .Construction of the new Santa Cruz (Lata) Terminal Building ...
17/05/2026

๐Ÿ“ข ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐”๐ฉ๐๐š๐ญ๐ž | ๐’๐š๐ง๐ญ๐š ๐‚๐ซ๐ฎ๐ณ (๐‹๐š๐ญ๐š) ๐๐ž๐ฐ ๐“๐ž๐ซ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐ .

Construction of the new Santa Cruz (Lata) Terminal Building under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) has now reached approximately 70% completion marking another important milestone for aviation development in Temotu Province.

Funded by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA), the project is being delivered by China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) with construction supervision by Egis Asia.

โœ… Major completed works include:
โ€ข Superstructure and substructure works
โ€ข Concrete slabs for arrival, departure and canopy shed extension
โ€ข Installation of roof hardwood rafters and purlins

๐Ÿ”จ Ongoing works include:
โ€ข Doors and windows installation
โ€ข Interior and exterior wall finishes
โ€ข Carpentry works at the check-in area
โ€ข Toilet waterproofing
โ€ข Electrical and plumbing works
โ€ข Water tank base installation
โ€ข Passenger ramp construction
โ€ข Parking area compaction

MCA Permanent Secretary, Alwyn Danitofea, said the new terminal will improve passenger comfort, support safer and more efficient airport operations, and strengthen economic growth and connectivity for the people of Temotu Province.

The project continues to progress steadily towards completion, bringing long-term benefits for local communities, businesses, and connectivity across Temotu Province and the wider Solomon Islands.

โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿ—๏ธ ๐’๐ญ๐ž๐š๐๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง ๐€๐ฏ๐ข๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž๐ฑ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐”๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ ๐’๐ˆ๐‘๐€๐๐ŸConstruction of the new Aviation Complex Building under th...
08/05/2026

โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿ—๏ธ ๐’๐ญ๐ž๐š๐๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง ๐€๐ฏ๐ข๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ž๐ฑ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐  ๐”๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ ๐’๐ˆ๐‘๐€๐๐Ÿ

Construction of the new Aviation Complex Building under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) is progressing steadily and remains on track under the updated construction schedule. ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ง

Funded by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA), the project is being constructed by China Railway Construction Engineering Group (CRCEG), with Egis Asia providing supervision. ๐Ÿ‘ทโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿข

Current works include:
๐Ÿ”น Installation of curtain wall frames and panels
๐Ÿ”น Block wall plastering and column finishing
๐Ÿ”น Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) works
๐Ÿ”น Roof waterproofing and toilet tiling
๐Ÿ”น Construction of septic tanks, guard house, access road and drainage system ๐Ÿšง

MCA Permanent Secretary, Alwyn Danitofea, commended the steady progress, saying the facility will strengthen aviation infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and provide a modern working environment to better support aviation services in Solomon Islands. โœˆ๏ธ๐ŸŒ

Once completed, the Aviation Complex Building will stand as a major milestone toward delivering modern, resilient, and efficient aviation facilities for the country.

โœˆ๏ธ ๐Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐‡๐š๐ง๐๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐‡๐จ๐ง๐ข๐š๐ซ๐š ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐€๐ข๐ซ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐œ๐ฎ๐ž ๐…๐ข๐ซ๐ž ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐’๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Ÿš’A newly constructed Rescue Fire Servi...
30/04/2026

โœˆ๏ธ ๐Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐‡๐š๐ง๐๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐‡๐จ๐ง๐ข๐š๐ซ๐š ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐€๐ข๐ซ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐œ๐ฎ๐ž ๐…๐ข๐ซ๐ž ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐œ๐ž ๐’๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Ÿš’

A newly constructed Rescue Fire Service Station at Honiara International Airport has been officially handed over to the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) in a ceremony held on Friday, 24 April 2026.

The event was officiated by the Minister for MCA, Hon. Alfred Tuasulia, and attended by World Bank Country Representative to Solomon Islands, Mr. Bernard Harborne, along with government ministers, representatives from Guadalcanal Province, senior officials, project stakeholders, and invited guests.

Delivered under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2) in partnership with the World Bank, this modern and gender-inclusive facility is a major boost to aviation safety in the country. Equipped with advanced firefighting and rescue capabilities, the station will strengthen emergency response at the airport, ensure compliance with international aviation standards, and improve the safety and reliability of air transport services across Solomon Islands.

Construction was undertaken by China Railway Construction Engineering Group, with Egis Asia providing construction supervision.

Speaking at the event, Hon. Tuasulia highlighted the importance of the facility:
โ€œThe Rescue Fire Service Complex we commissioned will serve as the operational home for a team of highly skilled and dedicated aviation firefighters who stand ready to respond whenever duty calls.โ€

World Bank Country Representative, Mr. Bernard Harborne, reaffirmed continued support:
โ€œThe World Bank is proud to support investments that strengthen aviation safety and improve connectivity across Solomon Islands. Facilities like this are essential for safe, reliable, and resilient air transport services especially for our remote island communities.โ€

This milestone reflects the Governmentโ€™s strong commitment to investing in critical infrastructure to deliver safer, more resilient aviation services for all Solomon Islanders.

To the general public please take note.
28/04/2026

To the general public please take note.

The Santa Cruz Airport Terminal Update. Current works are nearing the final stages, and the project remains on track fo...
24/04/2026

The Santa Cruz Airport Terminal Update.

Current works are nearing the final stages, and the project remains on track for completion in May 2026. Once finished, the upgraded terminal is expected to significantly improve passenger experience, enhance operational efficiency, and support safer and more reliable air travel services in Temotu Province.

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