The Kanosia road in the Malati LLG of Kairuku District in the Central Province of Papua New Guinea is a popular route for participants of the sport of Game Fishing.
It’s the route used by team leads to check on their crew during the tournaments.
With a spike in the number of visitors that enter Kairuku during the Game Fishing season, the local District Administration think it’s best to upgrade the road.
Kanosia road is about two kilometers from the main highway before reaching the jetty.
In a recent trip along the highway to inspect the road, local MP Peter Isoaimo said the road is durable during the dry season but the wet weather brings its own challenges.
“We want visitors passing through for the Game Fishing to access the jetty with ease, rain or shine,” Isoaimo said.
The road is not only frequented by the game fishing teams but also families in Port Moresby who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
This creates an opportunity for villagers along the highway to earn a bit of income from the comforts of their home instead of travelling into the city.
The newly created Kairuku District is prioritizing the upgrading of all feeder roads to allow accessibility.
This year the DDA has committed K1 million for road upgrades.
Local contractors have been given the opportunity to bid for the funding.
