Project Scope: The Government of Vanuatu awarded Downer the road design and building contract on Efate and Espiritu Santo Islands valued at approximately US$54 million. Once completed, local crop and vegetable growers will have improved access to markets and the region will benefit from economic development and increased tourism activity.
Services Provided: This contract involves the upgrade of 140 kilometres of existing unsealed coastal roads covering earthworks, drainage, pavement and bitumen surfacing. Quarries have been established along the routes to enable efficient processing of materials for road construction.