3 Jul 2024

NZ and Aus govt invests in upgrading Sols airfield

From , 6:01 am on 3 July 2024
Seghe Airfield upgrades are completed under the Solomon Islands Provincial Airfields project – co-funded by the governments of New Zealand, Australia, and Solomon Islands.

Seghe Airfield upgrades are completed under the Solomon Islands Provincial Airfields project – co-funded by the governments of New Zealand, Australia, and Solomon Islands. Photo: Facebook / New Zealand High Commission- Honiara, Solomon Islands

The New Zealand and Australian governments handed over the upgraded Seghe Airfield to the Solomon Islands government, which they hope will boost connectivity for the country's provinces

Work on the upgrade had commenced in October last year and was expected to be completed by June 2024.

RNZ Pacific's Caleb Fotheringham spoke with Pacific Waves host Susana Suisuiki.