The World Bank is to provide loans and a grant for roading infrastructure in Solomon Islands.
Solomon Airlines Airbus A320 lands at Munda airport, Western Province, Solomon Islands. Photo: lasafotografix
The Bank said tens of thousands of Solomon Islanders will benefit from upgrades to key roads and two of the country's biggest airports through a loan of $US30.5 million and a grant of $US20.5 million.
The Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project will finance critical new aviation infrastructure at Honiara International Airport in Guadalcanal Province and Munda Airport in Western Province, as well as an upgrade and maintenance of the entire main road network in Malaita Province.