THE project to transform the Honiara Central Business District (CDB) is set for further review, Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele announced in Parliament.
As part of the view the National Government is establishing a Planning Committee, he said on Monday.
PM highlighted in his response to the Speech from the Throne, adding, the reactivation of the project to transform Honiara’s Commercial and business hub is amongst the Government for National Unity and Transformation’s 100-day priority.
“I am happy to inform Parliament that a planning committee will be established.
“This will comprise of the relevant ministries such as Ministry of Infrastructure Development, Ministry of Lands and Housing, Ministry of Finance and Treasury, Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination, Ministry of Police National Security and Correctional Services, Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and Honiara City Council.
“The committee will review the concept and submit recommendations to Cabinet on options to take this concept forward,” PM Manele elaborated.
The PM explained, the project focuses on redesigning Honiara’s business centre by considering medium to high-rise buildings to rationalise the accommodation of all government offices and open up spaces for walkways and small parks.
The project is an initiative of the previous government, continued under the new government.
- OPMC
