The major rehabilitation of the Malaguna Road in Rabaul town is progressing well and excitement grows amongst residents and commuters in Rabaul town as the rehabilitation works are nearing completion. Accoding to a statement, Rabaul District Civil Works Engineer, Mellie Munulai stated that the project which involved major pavement repairs and drainage improvements, has been progressing smoothly under the supervision of contractor Nivani Ltd. Awarded an allocation of K1.7 million from the Public Services Improvement Program (PSIP), Nivani Ltd has been working to revamp the infrastructure of the Malaguna Road which runs from Tropicana to the Mango Avenue Intersection. Munulai said the rehabilitation efforts aim to enhance road quality, address drainage issues, and ultimately provide a safer and more convenient travel for all users. “In the past, this vital road has been subject to silt and garbage buildup blocking the drainages and resulting in overflow on the road surface.” Furthermore, Munulai thanked the East New Britain Provincial Administration through the respective Divisions of Finance, Planning and Technical Services for supporting Rabaul District to rehabilitate such major infrastructure in Rabaul District. Meanwhile, Acting Rabaul District Administrator, Freddy Lemeki said the nearing completion of the project at 98 percent is a promising development for the local community and business houses. “Rehabilitation work on key trunk roads in town greatly complements the ENB Provincial Government’s efforts to rebuild Rabaul Town.”