Bumayong in the Morobe Province, recently opened its new Police Station, New Police Staff Houses and a Mini BSP Agent.
The new police station was opened by the Internal Security Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jnr in the presence of the Morobe Governor Luther Wenge, Nawaeb MP Theo Pelgen, alongside the ACP Northern Command Peter Guinness, among other dignitaries.
In his opening remarks, Minister Tsiamalili likened the new facility to a lighthouse, saying the people can now oversee their own affairs and he thanked the local landowners for allowing the facility to be built on their land.
“The new infrastructures built here stands to look after the community and allow them especially the mothers to partake in economic activities such as marketing of garden produce.”
“The Police Station reminds us to be humble and be productive in revenue generating activities.”
Tsiamalili revealed the new police station was made possible through funds allocated for the Bumayong Township Redevelopment.
He made mention as well that Deputy Prime Minister Hon John Rosso has further pledged a new Police Vehicle to support police operations at Bumayong.
Morobe Governor Luther Wenge, speaking during the opening of the police station urged the community to appreciate development in their area.
Governor Wenge also thanked BSP for the set-up of the Mini Cash Agent within the police station precinct.
“It is now convenient for the people of Bumayong to have easier access to banking services at their doorstep.”
Nawaeb MP Theo Pelgen further praised contractor Allied PNG Group for the installation of Solar Lighting Systems, Water Supply and 3 times staff houses and BSP Mini Agent construction.