Works dept setting pace in innovation

 AS a simple student and a concerned Papua New Guinean, I wish to commend Works Minister Francis Awesa and Works Secretary David Wereh for their innovative ideas and plans as reported in The National on April 7. 

Their proposal to deliver standards in building construction and road networks around Papua New Guinea shows creativity and visionary leadership. 

Most of the country’s road networks are in dire need of maintenance and upgrading.

For instance, the Highlands Highway linking the highlands to the coast needs a standard design because it go through different topographies, climatic condition and soil structures. 

The design must cater for all these conditions and must be standardised. 

Another concern is the standard of building construction and structures that must be be maintained to ensure these facilities are long-lasting.

I urge responsible ministers and their department heads to be innovative their policies and programmes.

Clement Kisan Simbil

Unitech, Lae