“Roads are of paramount importance and a priority that links all other developments to be accessed.” These were the remarks of Rabaul District Administrator Mr Benedict Mode when commissioning the new double cell Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert (RCBC) along the Korere-Tavui Road in Rabaul District, East New Britain. “This is an economic road and farmers need to bring their cocoa and copra with other fresh produce to the market.” “Most of the time they had to wait or walk to the nearest junction to find transport.” “This project was funded by the Rabaul District Administrations under the District Services Improvement Program (DSIP) at a cost of K350 000.” A local contractor, Esteem Ltd successfully completed the construction of the project before its completion due date. The District Administrator Mr Benedict Mode also announced that Rabaul district is also in the process to tender the Namanula Road which connects to the Korere-Tavui Road. Meantime, the District Works Engineer Mr Mellie Munulai when giving a brief on the project said that stretch of the road has always been affected since the 1994 twin volcanic eruption. “This road has always been a challenge with the change of weather patterns affecting commuters and vehicle owners who meet the high cost of maintenance and repair of car parts.” “We will continue to set up RCBC cells to other washouts along the road as well.” The local communities and especially the youth have been urged to take ownership of the RCBC crossing and avoid graffiti.