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Add to Preferred SourcesThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the governments of Australia and Nauru participated in a groundbreaking ceremony to officially mark the first step toward the construction of the country’s first international port.
Financed by ADB, GCF, and the governments of Australia and Nauru, the Nauru Sustainable and Climate Resilient Connectivity Project will upgrade the largely unworkable boat harbor into an international port.
“The beginning of the construction phase puts Nauru on a path towards economic recovery as the new port will increase export and trade opportunities,” said ADB Director General for the Pacific Ms. Carmela Locsin. “We are pleased to help the government realize their dream of a new port through this transformational project.”
The new, climate-proofed Nauru Port will allow large vessels to berth with the construction of a wharf featuring a berth pocket and breakwater. Port security will be established to ensure compliance with international best practices, while a container storage area will be built.
The project will introduce institutional reforms within the port authority and support the management of the port, ensuring financially sustainable port operations and maintenance.
Original source: ADB
Published on 30 January 2019