Papua New Guinea : Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Project 3

Sovereign Project | 40173-044

Project 3 outputs will include (i) improvements to 113.5 km of priority national roads identified in the National Transport Development Plan (NTDP), 2006-2010 of the Highlands Core Road Network (HCRN), with design considerations for all road users including pedestrians and public motor vehicles; (ii) maintenance arrangements for 200 km of the HCRN; (iii) improved capacity of the National Road Authority (NRA) to plan and manage long-term road maintenance contracts; (iv) more efficient Department of Works and Implementation (DOW) capable of implementing and delivering road improvements with attention to safeguards capacity, an improved asset management system of the HCRN and consulting support to pilot community-based road maintenance; and (v) improved road safety capacity of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC).

Project Name Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Project 3
Project Number 40173-044
Country / Economy Papua New Guinea
Project Status Closed
Project Type / Modality of Assistance Grant
Loan
Source of Funding / Amount
Grant 0485-PNG: Cofinancing Details to Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program " Project 3
European Union US$ 19.99 million
Loan 3404-PNG: Product Details to Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program " Project 3
Asian Development Fund US$ 38.90 million
Loan 3408-PNG: Product Details to Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program " Project 3
Ordinary capital resources US$ 70.41 million
Grant 0485-PNG: Cofinancing Details to Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program " Project 3 (Additional Financing)
European Union US$ 1.11 million
Strategic Agendas Environmentally sustainable growth
Inclusive economic growth
Drivers of Change Gender Equity and Mainstreaming
Governance and capacity development
Partnerships
Sector / Subsector

Transport / Road transport (non-urban) - Transport policies and institutional development

Gender Some gender elements
Description Project 3 outputs will include (i) improvements to 113.5 km of priority national roads identified in the National Transport Development Plan (NTDP), 2006-2010 of the Highlands Core Road Network (HCRN), with design considerations for all road users including pedestrians and public motor vehicles; (ii) maintenance arrangements for 200 km of the HCRN; (iii) improved capacity of the National Road Authority (NRA) to plan and manage long-term road maintenance contracts; (iv) more efficient Department of Works and Implementation (DOW) capable of implementing and delivering road improvements with attention to safeguards capacity, an improved asset management system of the HCRN and consulting support to pilot community-based road maintenance; and (v) improved road safety capacity of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC).
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy The Highlands region is a major contributor to the PNG economy through its agricultural and mineral exports. It is also home to 40% of the country's population, who rely almost exclusively on the road network for movement of people and goods. The road network is vulnerable because of the mountainous terrain, the fragile geological conditions, and the climate. The Government and its development partners have invested significantly in improving the road network, but a lack of regular maintenance has left the network in a poor condition. There is a need to (i) initiate a program of regular maintenance on all HCRN roads that are in good condition, and (ii) improve those HCRN roads that are in a poor condition and ensure that routine maintenance begins on these roads as soon as the improvement works are done.
Impact

Project is aligned with export-driven economic growth and rural development in the Highlands region

Project Outcome
Description of Outcome

Improved accessibility and reduced transport cost in areas served by Project 3 roads

Progress Toward Outcome

EA awarded four road contracts for improvement works and five years long term performance based maintenance in 2017.

Implementation Progress
Description of Project Outputs

Improved 113.5km of core road network in Highlands region by 2020.

Sustainable maintenance arrangements for selected road under the highlands core road network.

NRA PIU established and staff capacity improved on efficient planning and supervision of road maintenance operations.

More efficient DOW capable of implementing and delivering road improvements.

Improved Road Safety Capacity of RTA (formally NRSC) .

Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues)

1. Improved core road networks in Highlands region:

EA awarded four road contracts for improvement works and five years long term performance based maintenance in 2017.

I) Gewa-Gembogl - Road length to be improved is 20km. Current physical progress is 17.8%.

ii) Nipa-Munihu - Road length to be improved is 28km. Current physical progress is 8.09%.

iii) Pangia Wiru Loop - Road length to be improved is 31.5km. Current physical progress is 28.97%.

iv) Henganofi-Nupuru - Road length to be improved is 34.0km. Current physical progress is 34%.

2. Sustainable maintenance arrangement for core road networks:

The four road improvement works contracts also include a five years long term performance based maintenance. This will start after road improvement works are completed for each of the four project sites.

Geographical Location Nation-wide
Safeguard Categories
Environment B
Involuntary Resettlement B
Indigenous Peoples C
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
Environmental Aspects Project 3 has been classified as category B for environment following the SPS. Following the requirements of the SPS, the overall project's environmental assessment and review framework and PNG's Environment Act, environmental assessments initial environmental examinations (IEEs) for four sub-projects have been prepared.
Involuntary Resettlement Project 3 has been classified as category B for involuntary resettlement and category C for indigenous peoples following the SPS. While the widening of roads will require additional land and clearances of trees/crops and some structures it will not cause major impacts on the livelihood of affected persons (APs). Resettlement plans (RPs) for each subproject including the memorandum of agreement (MOA)signed by land owning units--have been prepared. The RPs describe principles, entitlements, implementation arrangements and other necessary details according to the SPS. The RPs will be updated for each road section based on the detailed measurement survey and assessment of impacts
Indigenous Peoples APs have been consulted and they will be further consulted during implementation. DOW has endorsed the resettlement planning documents and these will be posted on ADB website before ADB's staff review meeting. DOW will ensure that APs receive their compensation before the start of civil works affecting land or property Relevant information including an information brochure in local language will be disseminated to APs and local stakeholders. DOW has established procedures for the grievance redress mechanism in Project 1 and 2, these will be adapted as necessary for Project 3, to receive and address project related concerns or grievances that may arise during project implementation. APs will be informed by DOW how they can access to the grievance redress mechanism.
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
During Project Design APs have been consulted and they will be further consulted during implementation.
During Project Implementation APs have been consulted and they will be further consulted during implementation.
Responsible ADB Officer Ganiga, Ganiga Gomara
Responsible ADB Department Pacific Department
Responsible ADB Division Papua New Guinea Resident Mission (PNRM)
Executing Agencies
Department of Works and Highways
Timetable
Concept Clearance -
Fact Finding -
MRM 08 Jun 2016
Approval 19 Jul 2016
Last Review Mission -
Last PDS Update 28 Sep 2018

Grant 0485-PNG

Milestones
Approval Signing Date Effectivity Date Closing
Original Revised Actual
19 Jul 2016 06 Oct 2016 04 Jan 2017 30 Jun 2018 29 Jun 2020 21 Jun 2021
Financing Plan Grant Utilization
Total (Amount in US$ million) Date ADB Others Net Percentage
Project Cost 21.10 Cumulative Contract Awards
ADB 0.00 30 Jan 2023 0.00 18.33 87%
Counterpart 0.00 Cumulative Disbursements
Cofinancing 21.10 30 Jan 2023 0.00 18.33 87%
Status of Covenants
Category Sector Safeguards Social Financial Economic Others
Rating Satisfactory Satisfactory Satisfactory Satisfactory - Satisfactory

Loan 3404-PNG

Milestones
Approval Signing Date Effectivity Date Closing
Original Revised Actual
19 Jul 2016 06 Oct 2016 04 Jan 2017 30 Jun 2018 30 Jun 2020 08 Sep 2021
Financing Plan Loan Utilization
Total (Amount in US$ million) Date ADB Others Net Percentage
Project Cost 51.97 Cumulative Contract Awards
ADB 38.90 30 Jan 2023 37.78 0.00 100%
Counterpart 13.07 Cumulative Disbursements
Cofinancing 0.00 30 Jan 2023 37.78 0.00 100%

Loan 3408-PNG

Milestones
Approval Signing Date Effectivity Date Closing
Original Revised Actual
19 Jul 2016 06 Oct 2016 04 Jan 2017 30 Jun 2018 30 Jun 2020 08 Sep 2021
Financing Plan Loan Utilization
Total (Amount in US$ million) Date ADB Others Net Percentage
Project Cost 70.41 Cumulative Contract Awards
ADB 70.41 30 Jan 2023 65.23 0.00 100%
Counterpart 0.00 Cumulative Disbursements
Cofinancing 0.00 30 Jan 2023 65.23 0.00 100%

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Title Document Type Document Date
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Project 3: Completion Report Project/Program Completion Reports Dec 2022
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Project 3: Audited Project Financial Statements (January-December 2020) Audited Project Financial Statements Oct 2021
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program (Tranche 3): Audited Project Financial Statement (January-December 2019) Audited Project Financial Statements Nov 2020
Amended and Restated Grant Agreement (Externally Financed) for Grant 0485-PNG: Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Project 3 Grant Agreement Sep 2020
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program – Tranche 3: Project Administration Manual Project/Program Administration Manual Apr 2020
Amendment to the Loan Agreement for Loan 3408-PNG: Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Project 3 Loan Agreement (Ordinary Resources) Jan 2020
Amendment to the Loan Agreement for Loan 3404-PNG: Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Project 3 Loan Agreement (Special Operations) Jan 2020
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program- Tranche 3: Audited Project Financial Statements (January-December 2018) Audited Project Financial Statements Jun 2019
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program: Follow-up Review Report Proactive Integrity Reviews (PIR) Feb 2019
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Procurement Plan Procurement Plans Jul 2018
Grant Agreement (Externally Financed) for Grant 0485-PNG: Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Project 3 Grant Agreement Oct 2016
Loan Agreement (Special Operations) for Loan 3404-PNG: Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Project 3 Loan Agreement (Special Operations) Oct 2016
Loan Agreement (Ordinary Operations) for Loan 3408-PNG: Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Project 3 Loan Agreement (Ordinary Resources) Oct 2016
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Project Administration Manual Project/Program Administration Manual Jul 2016

Safeguard Documents See also: Safeguards
Safeguard documents provided at the time of project/facility approval may also be found in the list of linked documents provided with the Report and Recommendation of the President.

Title Document Type Document Date
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Project 3: Gewa Gembogl Road Subproject Social Monitoring Report (January-June 2020) Social Monitoring Reports Mar 2021
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Project 3: Pangia Wiru Loop Road Subproject Social Monitoring Report (January-June 2020) Social Monitoring Reports Mar 2021
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Nipa Munihu Road Subproject Social Monitoring Report (January-June 2020) Social Monitoring Reports Aug 2020
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Nipa Munihu Road Subproject Environmental Monitoring Report (January-June 2020) Environmental Monitoring Reports Aug 2020
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Henganofi-Nupuru Road Subproject Social Monitoring Report (January-June 2020) Social Monitoring Reports Aug 2020
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Henganofi-Nupuru Road Subproject Environmental Monitoring Report (July-December 2019) Environmental Monitoring Reports Aug 2020
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Pangia–Wiru Road Subproject Environmental Monitoring Report (July-December 2019) Environmental Monitoring Reports Jan 2020
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Henganofi-Nupuru Road Subproject Environmental Monitoring Report (July-December 2019) Environmental Monitoring Reports Jan 2020
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Nipa-Munihu Road Subproject Social Monitoring Report (July-December 2019) Social Monitoring Reports Jan 2020
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Gewa–Gembogl Road Subproject Social Monitoring Report (July-December 2019) Social Monitoring Reports Jan 2020
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Henganofi-Nupuru Road Subproject Social Monitoring Report (July-December 2019) Social Monitoring Reports Jan 2020
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Nipa-Munihu Road Subproject Environmental Monitoring Report (July-December 2019) Environmental Monitoring Reports Jan 2020
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Gewa-Gembogl Road Subproject Environmental Monitoring Report (July-December 2019) Environmental Monitoring Reports Jan 2020
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Pangia-Wiru Loop Road Subproject Social Monitoring Report (July-December 2019) Social Monitoring Reports Jan 2020
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Nipa-Munihu Road Subproject Social Monitoring Report (January-June 2019) Social Monitoring Reports Jul 2019
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Pangia-Wiru Loop Subproject Environmental Monitoring Report (January-June 2019) Environmental Monitoring Reports Jul 2019
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Gewa-Gembogl Road Subproject Social Monitoring Report (January-June 2019) Social Monitoring Reports Jul 2019
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Henganofi–Nupuru Road Subproject Environmental Monitoring Report (January-June 2019) Environmental Monitoring Reports Jul 2019
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Pangia-Wiru Loop Road Subproject Social Monitoring Report (January-June 2019) Social Monitoring Reports Jul 2019
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Henganofi-Nupuru Road Subproject Social Monitoring Report (January-June 2019) Social Monitoring Reports Jul 2019
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Nipa-Munihu Road Subproject Environmental Monitoring Report (January-June 2019) Environmental Monitoring Reports Jul 2019
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Gewa–Gembogl Road Subproject Environmental Monitoring Report (January-June 2019) Environmental Monitoring Reports Jul 2019
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Pangia–Wiru Loop Road Subproject Social Monitoring Report (July–December 2018) Social Monitoring Reports Jan 2019
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Nipa-Munihu Road Subproject Social Monitoring Report (July–December 2018) Social Monitoring Reports Jan 2019
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Henganofi–Nupuru Road Subproject Environmental Monitoring Report (July-December 2018) Environmental Monitoring Reports Jan 2019
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Nipa–Munihu Road Subproject Environmental Monitoring Report (July-December 2018) Environmental Monitoring Reports Jan 2019
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Gewa–Gembogl Road Subproject Environmental Monitoring Report (July-December 2018) Environmental Monitoring Reports Jan 2019
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Pangia–Wiru Road Subproject Environmental Monitoring Report (July-December 2018) Environmental Monitoring Reports Jan 2019
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Gewa-Gembogl Road Subproject Social Monitoring Report (July–December 2018) Social Monitoring Reports Jan 2019
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Henganofi Nupuru Road Sub-project Semi-Annual Social Monitoring Report (January-June 2018) Social Monitoring Reports Aug 2018
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Pangia-Wiru Loop Subproject Social Monitoring Report (January-June 2018) Social Monitoring Reports Aug 2018
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Nipa-Munihu Subproject Social Monitoring Report (January-June 2018) Social Monitoring Reports Aug 2018
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Gewa-Gembogl Road Sub-Project Semi-annual Social Monitoring Report (January-June 2018) Social Monitoring Reports Aug 2018
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Pangia-Wiru Loop Subproject Social Monitoring Report (July-December 2017) Social Monitoring Reports Aug 2018
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Nipa-Munihu Subproject Social Monitoring Report (July-December 2017) Social Monitoring Reports Aug 2018
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Gewa-Gembogl Subproject Environmental Monitoring Report (January-June 2018) Environmental Monitoring Reports Aug 2018
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Pangia-Wiru Loop Subproject Environmental Monitoring Report (January-June 2018) Environmental Monitoring Reports Aug 2018
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Nipa-Munihu Subproject Environmental Monitoring Report (January-June 2018) Environmental Monitoring Reports Jul 2018
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Henganofi-Nupuru Subproject Environmental Monitoring Report (January-June 2018) Environmental Monitoring Reports Jul 2018
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Pangia-Wiru Loop Road Subproject Social Monitoring Report (January-June 2017) Social Monitoring Reports Sep 2017
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Pangia-Wiru Loop Subproject Resettlement Plan Resettlement Plans Aug 2016
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Nipa-Munihu Subproject Resettlement Plan Resettlement Plans Aug 2016
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Henganofi-Nupuru Subproject Resettlement Plan Resettlement Plans Jun 2016
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Gewa-Gembogl Subproject Resettlement Plan Resettlement Plans Jun 2016
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Henganofi-Nupuru Road Initial Environmental Examination Initial Environmental Examination Apr 2016
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Nipa-Munihu Road Initial Environmental Examination Initial Environmental Examination Apr 2016
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Gewa-Gembogl Road Initial Environmental Examination Initial Environmental Examination Apr 2016
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Gewa-Gembogl Subproject Resettlement Plan Resettlement Plans Mar 2016
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Pangia-Wiru Loop Subproject Resettlement Plan Resettlement Plans Mar 2016
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Nipa-Munihu Subproject Resettlement Plan Resettlement Plans Mar 2016
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Henganofi-Nupuru Subproject Resettlement Plan Resettlement Plans Jan 2016
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Pangia-Wiru Loop Road Initial Environmental Examination Initial Environmental Examination Dec 2015

Evaluation Documents See also: Independent Evaluation

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Tenders

Tender Title Type Status Posting Date Deadline
Project Completion Report Consultant Individual - Consulting Closed
Position for Senior Road/Highway Design Engineer Individual - Consulting Closed
International Project Management Specialist Individual - Consulting Closed
International Transport Specialist Individual - Consulting Closed
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program – Project 3 Advance Notice Archived
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program – Project 3 Advance Notice Archived

Contracts Awarded

Contract Title Approval Number Contract Date Contractor | Address Executing Agency Total Contract Amount (US$) Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$)
INTERNATIONAL TEAM LEADER PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (CONSULTANT) Grant 0485 14 Jun 2019 MR. DAVID LING | 17 BIRUBI AVE PYMBLE NSW AUSTRALIA 2073 AUSTRALIA Department of Works and Implementation 128,583.68
TRANSPORT SPECIALIST (CIVIL ENGINEER) Loan 3408 14 Jun 2019 PRIANKA NALIN SENEVIRATNE | 161 FIFE ROAD COLOMBO 00500, SRI LANKA UNITED STATES Department of Works and Implementation 112,933.00 40,655.88
INTERNATIONAL TEAM LEADER PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (CONSULTANT) Loan 3408 03 Jul 2019 MR. DAVID LING | 17 BIRUBI AVE PYMBLE NSW AUSTRALIA 2073 AUSTRALIA Department of Works and Implementation 203,580.06 70,574.40
PROJECT COORDINATOR Loan 3408 27 Nov 2019 K.H.WICKRAMARATNE | 17A, ALFRED HOUSE GARDENS COLOMBO-3, SRI LANKA SRI LANKA Department of Works and Implementation 427,601.58 153,936.56
ROAD SAFETY SPECIALIST Loan 3408 27 Nov 2019 TIM SELBY | 16/2 WYLIE PLACE LEEDERVILLE AUSTRALIA Department of Works and Implementation 186,490.84 67,136.70
CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION Grant 0485 04 Sep 2017 RENARDET S.A CONSULTING ENGINEER | UNIT 2315 CITYLAND 10 TOWER 1 156H DELA COSTA STREET MAKATI CITY PHILIPPINES Department of Works 2,011,112.00
Design, Supply and Installation of Complete Transformer Substations at Baku and Shimal Resssd Package AI/ADB-16 Loan 3404 21 Apr 2017 Covec China Co. Ltd. | C/O Po Box 5769 Boroko, Ncd China, People's Republic of Department of Works 24,987,390.51 7,496,217.15
Development of SandD Network Within James Long Sarani and Mahatma Ghandi Road Catchment in Borough XVI (Part of Wards 123 and 124) Loan 3408 21 Apr 2017 Covec China Co. Ltd. | Po Box 5769 Boroko, Ncd China, People's Republic of Department of Works 24,987,390.51 12,243,821.35

Procurement Plan

Title Document Type Document Date
Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Procurement Plan Procurement Plans Jul 2018