NEW Ireland Governor Sir Julius Chan will officiate at the opening of the Boeng road, Tanga Island on 12th December 2023.
This will be an historical occasion of service delivery by the Government to the far-flung islanders.
Preparations to celebrate the opening have gained momentum on the island with locals rehearsing cultural dances and singings for the day.
Celebrations will be held at Tanir Secondary School.
On 11th December, the Governor including Provincial Executive Council (PEC), NIPA Executives and the contractor will inspect and assess the road before the official opening the next day.
Work on the 24.306km by contractor NGI Suppliers commenced on September 15th 2023 after opening of the Malendok ring-road.
Upgrade of the Boeng road involved graveling, widening and associated drainage works.
The contactor has covered almost 23km of the 24.306km within a space of 9 weeks.
Access to a reliable road network has been a pressing need for the people on Boeng Island hence, the New Ireland Government under its Policy of “The Further You Are, the More We Care”, has prioritized the Malendok and Boeng roads for upgrade this year, investing a total of K5.1m for the two isolated island roads on Tanga Island.
The upgrade of the Boeng road alone costs the Provincial Government K 2.7 million.
