The newly open Gom Footbridge in the Nawaeb District, Morobe Province, will now ease travel and create more access for coffee farmers, school children and the vulnerable people in the area. The footbridge, which was officially open by the Nawaeb MP Theo Pelgen, will now connect Gom and Lowai Areas to Wain/Erap Local Level Government (LLG). The 60 meter cement reinforced bridge will cater for the people of the area who commute on a daily basis. While thanking the contractor, Spider Engineering for the completion of the project, Mr Pelgen also praised the youth in the area for their support and manpower to complete the project in earlier than expected. “I would like to appreciate Nawaeb District Development Authority (NDDA) members for their contribution in approving the footbridge to be constructed early this year.” Pelgen also expressed his gratitude to the Marape/Rosso Government for their promptness in releasing the funding this and other such projects that have a direct and immediate impact on the daily lives of the people. “In Nawaeb District we are utilizing funds allocated for projects that we hope to touch the people's daily livelihood." "I am impressed that the Gom Footbridge is now open for our people to access. I have walked the Gom river & mountain to feel the real struggle of people to address them properly.” He added that there needs to be more cooperation to bring about change in the community. “NDDA has further identified several other areas in Nawaeb that need connectivity such as footbridges and these locations will have new constructed projects within this term of Government.”