The Koiari Local Level Government in the Hiri Koiari District of Central Province has invested in a new Administration Building. This is part of their capacity building program.
The LLG Manager Alfred Kennedy said, the administration center which used to be at Sogeri, is now being built at 15 mile. Less than an hours drive outside of Port Moresby.
The new administration building is being constructed at the cost of K320 000. Funded by the Central Provincial Administration.
The LLG president said this is part of their strategic plan to build their capacity at the LLG level, and to ensure a good working environment for their workers.
“With the increase in Population and their demand for basic services, we need to have a better plan to serve our people. But we must sit in a good office space to do our work, and serve the interest of our people,” Kenedy said.
The LLG president said, with the new administration building in place, there are plans to build staff houses, including a health center.
“People from this ward area have to travel to Sogeri to get treatment. We need a health center to cater for the people of 14 mile and 15 mile. And also neighboring wards.” Kennedy said.
With Hiri Koiari being one of the newly established District in the province, the LLG is working closely with their local MP to ensure that their development aspirations are achieved.
However, Kennedy highlighted the shortage of staff from the LLG office.
“Currently we have only three staff. We are planning to recruit more casual workers to assist us in data collection and other administration duties.”
With all these plans in place, however, work on the administration building have been delayed, due to funding constraints.
The Koiari LLG Manager said they are committed to have their administration center completed by November.
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