The Highlands region of Papua New Guinea (PNG) consists of seven landlocked provinces where approximately 40% of the population resides, most of whom are involved in rural smallholder agricultural production. Aside from abundant and underemployed labor resources, the region is endowed with agricultural and mineral resources which serve as an engine of growth for the national economy. Characterized by relative high levels of agricultural production of fresh produce and cash crops, mainly coffee, tea, and cocoa, the region contributes a third of the national gross domestic product; while the region's mineral and petroleum resources account for nearly 80% of national exports. The 1,200 km long 2-lane national Highlands Highway is the lifeline for the Highlands region connecting 1,800 km of regional and feeder roads and servicing the region's people particularly those in the rural hinterland.
| Project Name | Sustainable Highlands Highway Investment Program – Tranche 1 | ||||||||||||
| Project Number | 48444-004 | ||||||||||||
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
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| Project Status | Active | ||||||||||||
| 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 Knowledge solutions Partnerships |
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| Sector / Subsector | Transport / Road transport (non-urban) - Transport policies and institutional development - Urban roads and traffic management |
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| Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | Effective gender mainstreaming | ||||||||||||
| Description | The Highlands region of Papua New Guinea (PNG) consists of seven landlocked provinces where approximately 40% of the population resides, most of whom are involved in rural smallholder agricultural production. Aside from abundant and underemployed labor resources, the region is endowed with agricultural and mineral resources which serve as an engine of growth for the national economy. Characterized by relative high levels of agricultural production of fresh produce and cash crops, mainly coffee, tea, and cocoa, the region contributes a third of the national gross domestic product; while the region's mineral and petroleum resources account for nearly 80% of national exports. The 1,200 km long 2-lane national Highlands Highway is the lifeline for the Highlands region connecting 1,800 km of regional and feeder roads and servicing the region's people particularly those in the rural hinterland. The highway traverses the Highlands region connecting it to the coastal provinces and the country's main port in Lae. | ||||||||||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | Access to basic services and the movement of goods and people is heavily reliant on the Highlands Highway. The mountainous terrain, poor highway conditions owing to a lack of systematic and consistent maintenance, coupled with washouts and landslides common during the rainy season make the highway unreliable and impassable at times. With climate change the frequency of extreme rain events are projected to increase. At present, more than 70% of the highway is in fair or poor condition, while for 90% of the road length, the safety rating for vehicle occupants and pedestrians is two star and below. In its current state, the road conditions pose serious road safety hazards to users and pedestrians, with levels of fatalities and injuries far in excess of comparable countries in Asia and the Pacific. High-potential agricultural products from the region bear high trade costs, limiting access to domestic and international markets. Poor road conditions and lack of adequate transport accessibility and services infrastructure such as bus stations and rest stops, and absence of logistic facilities for agricultural products restrict the development of value chains needed for perishable and high value products. Given the preponderance of rural population involved in agricultural livelihood activities, the present condition of the Highlands Highway is a major constraint hindering the region's future social and economic development and opportunities for sustainable and inclusive growth. | ||||||||||||
| Impact | Increased opportunity for equality and prosperity in rural areas (Development Strategic Plan, 2010-2030) Attainment of well-integrated, safe, affordable, and financially and environmentally sustainable transport systems that efficiently serve the economy and people of PNG (National Transport Strategy, 2014-2030) Improved access to health and education, and living standards of the people of PNG (National Strategy for Responsible Sustainable Development for Papua New Guinea) |
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| Project Outcome | |
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| Description of Outcome | Increased efficiency and safe movement of people, goods, and services between the Highlands Region and markets |
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| Implementation Progress | |
| Description of Project Outputs | 40% of the 430 km of the two-lane national Highlands Highway from Lae Nadzab airport to Kagamuga airport in Mt. Hagen will be rehabilitated, upgraded, and 430 km effectively maintained Road safety on the national Highlands Highway increased Institutional capacity of the DOW to deliver the investment program and sustain its benefits strengthened |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | Recruitment activities for PMO consultants and supervision consultants is underway. |
| Geographical Location | Nation-wide |
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| Environment | B |
| Involuntary Resettlement | C |
| Indigenous Peoples | C |
| Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
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| During Project Implementation | |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Ishenaliev, Rustam I. |
| Responsible ADB Department | Pacific Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Transport, Energy and Natural Resources Division, PARD |
| Executing Agencies |
Department of Works [email protected] P.O. Box 1108 Boroko, NCD Papua New Guinea |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | - |
| Fact Finding | - |
| MRM | 21 Mar 2017 |
| Approval | 10 Jul 2017 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 28 Mar 2018 |
Grant 0538-PNG
| Milestones | |||||
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 10 Jul 2017 | 19 Jul 2017 | 08 Sep 2017 | 30 Jun 2022 | - | - |
| Financing Plan | Grant Utilization | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 11.50 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 0.00 | 10 Jul 2017 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
| Counterpart | 0.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 11.50 | 10 Jul 2017 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
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| Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
| Rating | - | - | - | Satisfactory | - | - |
Loan 3547-PNG
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 10 Jul 2017 | 19 Jul 2017 | 08 Sep 2017 | 30 Jun 2022 | - | - |
| Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 316.00 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 272.00 | 10 Jul 2017 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
| Counterpart | 44.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 0.00 | 10 Jul 2017 | 0.10 | 0.00 | 0% |
Loan 3548-PNG
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 10 Jul 2017 | 19 Jul 2017 | 08 Sep 2017 | 30 Jun 2022 | - | - |
| Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 30.00 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 30.00 | 10 Jul 2017 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
| Counterpart | 0.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 0.00 | 10 Jul 2017 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Sustainable Highlands Highway Investment Program - Tranche 1: Social Safeguards Due Diligence Report | Safeguards Due Diligence Reports | Mar 2017 |
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Tenders
| Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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| Social Safeguards Specialist (Land Acquisition and Resettlement) | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 27 Feb 2018 | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Environment Safeguards Specialist | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 27 Feb 2018 | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Contract Management Specialist | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 27 Feb 2018 | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Environment Safeguards Expert #1 | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 23 Feb 2018 | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Environment Safeguards Expert #2 | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 23 Feb 2018 | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Project Manager #1 | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 23 Feb 2018 | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Project Manager #2 | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 23 Feb 2018 | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Social Safeguards Expert (land Acquisition and Resettlement) #2 | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 23 Feb 2018 | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Social Safeguards Expert (land Acquisition and Resettlement) #1 | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 23 Feb 2018 | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Project Manager #3 | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 23 Feb 2018 | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Program Director | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 23 Feb 2018 | 28 Feb 2018 |
| L3547/3548; G0538: Sustainable Highlands Highway Investment Program (SHHIP) – Tranche 1 [SHHIP CSTB No. 3774; 3775; 3776] | Invitation for Bids | Closed | 12 Dec 2017 | 14 Mar 2018 |
| Construction Supervision for CW2 | Firm - Consulting | Closed | 10 Nov 2017 | 11 Dec 2017 |
| Construction Supervision for CW1 | Firm - Consulting | Closed | 10 Nov 2017 | 11 Dec 2017 |
| Head Secretariat (Civil Works Expert) | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 21 Aug 2017 | 03 Sep 2017 |
| Financial Management Expert | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 21 Aug 2017 | 03 Sep 2017 |
| Team Leader | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 21 Aug 2017 | 03 Sep 2017 |
Contracts Awarded
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