Papua New Guinea : Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Project 3
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 Details
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Ganiga, Ganiga Gomara
Pacific Department
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Papua New Guinea -
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- Transport
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| Project Name | Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Project 3 | ||||||||||||||||
| Project Number | 40173-044 | ||||||||||||||||
| Country / Economy | Papua New Guinea |
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| Project Status | Closed | ||||||||||||||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Grant Loan |
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| Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth |
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| Drivers of Change | Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Governance and capacity development Partnerships |
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| Sector / Subsector | Transport / Road transport (non-urban) - Transport policies and institutional development |
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| 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 |
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| Project Outcome | |
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| 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 | |
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| Environment | B |
| Involuntary Resettlement | B |
| Indigenous Peoples | C |
| Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 | |||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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 | ||||||
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| Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
| Rating | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | - | Satisfactory |
Loan 3404-PNG
| Milestones | |||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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 | |||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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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Tenders
| Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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| 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$) | Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$) |
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| 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 |
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| Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Jul 2018 |