Choiseul Communities Mark Completion of Key Infrastructure Projects

Residents across Choiseul Province are celebrating the completion and progress of several vital community infrastructure projects funded through the Solomon Islands–Australia Community Partnerships program.

The initiatives, ranging from sanitation and clean water access to education facilities and solar power, are designed to meet priorities identified by local communities.

Celebrating access to clean drinking water for seaweed farmers in Crocodile Passage with Hon Tongoua Tabe.

Acting Australia’s High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Mr Andrew Schloeffel, said Australia is working with communities across Choiseul Province to deliver practical, community-led infrastructure.

“These projects reflect what communities ask for—and we’re proud to stand alongside them to make it happen.”

In Northwest Choiseul Constituency, the Choiseul Bay Provincial Secondary School Sanitation Project was officially handed over, providing new toilet facilities for students and staff.

Nearby, the St Joseph’s Moli Primary School Ablution Block marked a major milestone—giving students access to proper toilets for the first time.

Koloe Community High School in East Choiseul has a brand new staff house for teachers. 

In Nukiki Village, a newly completed footbridge now connects both sides of the community, improving safety during the rainy season. Construction at the Taro Early Childhood Education Centre is also advancing, with a new classroom soon to provide a secure learning space for young children.

In South Choiseul Constituency, the communities of Tamata, Panarui, and Qome celebrated the handover of new water and solar infrastructure.

The Tamata Water Tanks Project and Qome Community Water Supply Project are improving access to clean drinking water, while the Panarui Women’s Hall Solar Power Project now powers a key meeting and training space.

In Wagina, the Crocodile Passage Water Tanks Project is providing seaweed farmers with fresh water, supporting both health and livelihoods.

Students at St Joseph’s Moli have access to toilets for the first time in the school’s history, thanks to funding from Australia. 

Australia also visited ongoing works in the area, including the Wagina Community Footbridge and the Wagina Community High School Footpath and Solar Lighting Project, aimed at improving safety and access for students and families.

In East Choiseul Constituency, the Koloe Community High School Staff House was handed over, giving teachers secure accommodation and strengthening education delivery.

The Solomon Islands–Australia Community Partnerships program continues to support locally led development across the province.

The Australian High Commission is accepting applications until Sunday 31 August 2025. For more information, please go to https://solomonislands.embassy.gov.au/honi/communitypartnerships.html

Media Release | AHCSI