Gordon roads get K24mil funding

National, Normal
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By JASON GIMA WURI

ROADS at the Gordon Industrial Centre will be reconstructed jointly by the National Capital District Commission (NCDC) and the national government at a cost of K24 million.
NCD Governor Powes Parkop launched the project in a ground breaking ceremony with Forestry Minister Belden Namah who attended on behalf of the national government.
“The roads were designed in 2004 at an initial cost of K51 million but because of the lack of funding, it had taken a long time for the project to get underway which is now costing about K121 million.
“We now have K20 million given by the government and another K4 million by NCDC,” Parkop said.
“The national government’s participation and support gives us every reason to make this partnership work. Such projects will portray a good image of Port Moresby.
“It is not only a city but a seed of government where the government’s priorities should be in the nation’s capital because it is the gateway to the nation.
“As stewards of the city, we are responsible for its development. Port Moresby is the first image of Papua New Guinea and the last impression when people travel in and out daily,” Parkop added.
He said the Gordon’s industrial road project would begin from RH Hyper Mart and cover the whole industrial area from the Digicel head office to Brian Bell Home Centre and out from where the Arnotts Company office is located onto Cameron Road.
“The reconstruction of the industrial roads will attract more business and help the nation’s economy,” Parkop said.
He said other road projects would also be undertaken in the city from the Poreporena Freeway, to 9-Mile, Baruni, Morata, Koura Way, 6-Mile and along the Magi Highway to reduce traffic congestion.
Namah said the government was committed to ensuring that Port Moresby maintained an attractive image.
“We will work in unison with NCDC so that developments such as this will be carried out across the city and its outskirts.
“Population increase is another factor causing a rise in the number of vehicles on the road which is the main reason our road networks need to be repaired and expanded,” Namah said.