Another significant milestone announced by the National Capital District Commission (NCDC) with the construction of the new two-lane road stretching from Waigani Pitpit street through Wildlife and Kennedy Estate up to Eight Mile and exiting at MacGregor Police Barracks. Right after the launch of the Hohola to Tokarara rehabilitation works last week, the NCDC wasted no time in its transformation of infrastructure development and service delivery to the people as the nation prepares to celebrate its 50 years anniversary of being an independent state. The new (3.3 km) road at the cost of K9 million is fully funded by NCDC and has been awarded to the nationally owned road construction company, Mobile Works Limited. NCD Governor Powes Parkop said that the infrastructure development in the city is vital for the city residents, and he will continue his effort to lift and transform the capital city. “We must continue our journey in securing better life for our people, lift their standard of living and also giving them the best that we can give to them as the mandated leaders,” said Parkop. He said that the city has continued to transform and progress in terms of infrastructure development because the municipal authority under his leadership have set goals and have been working every year to deliver greater outcomes for the city and its people. Governor Parkop said that the new road will not only benefit residents along it but ease traffic and reduce travel time during peak hours along the Hubert Murray Highway. Member for Moresby Northeast John Kaupa commended Governor Parkop for his leadership at the national level in the development of the city during his 4 terms as the Governor for this amazing city. “As mandated leaders of NCD, we have been working together to deliver quality infrastructure and services to our people,” said Kaupa. Kaupa said that the transformation in the city and service delivery to the people are their priorities in making this city a great city in the pacific region. City Manager, Ravu Frank expressed his gratitude to the NCDC Board led by Governor Parkop as the chairman, for the steadfast commitment in the transformation of the city over the years. “This project represents a significant step forward in the collective efforts to develop infrastructure to meet the growing demands of our city,” said Frank. He also added that the new road will not only ease traffic congestion but also provide a convenient alternate route for access to nearby areas, making travel more efficient and less stressful for residents.