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National

Transport

Strategy

Volume 2Medium Term Transport Plan

2014 - 2018

May 2013

National

Transport

Strategy

Volume 2Medium Term Transport Plan

2014 - 2018

May 2013

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Government of Papua New Guinea

Department of Transport

MEDIUM TERM TRANSPORT PLAN 2014 - 2018

July 2013

INDEPENDENT STATE OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA NATIONAL TRANSPORT STRATEGY – VOL 2

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT MEDIUM TERM TRANSPORT PLAN 2014 - 2018

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Table of Contents

List of Figures ....................................................................................................................... i

List of Tables......................................................................................................................... i

Glossary of Acronyms ........................................................................................................iii

Minister’s Statement .................................................................................................... v

Introduction from the Secretary ..............................................................................vi

1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 The Medium Term Transport Plan and the NTS .................................................................... 1

1.2 National Development Strategies and Plans .......................................................................... 1

1.3 Content and Structure of the MTTP ....................................................................................... 2

2 Institutional, Policy and Legislative Programme ........................................................ 2

3 Infrastructure Investment Programme .......................................................................13

3.1 Alignment with Government Plans ....................................................................................... 13

3.2 Evaluation Methods and Criteria .......................................................................................... 13

3.3 Roads ................................................................................................................................... 14

3.4 Port and Maritime Navigation Projects ................................................................................. 27

3.5 Air Transport Projects ........................................................................................................... 37

4 Performance Indicators and Monitoring ....................................................................42

4.1 Performance Indicators ........................................................................................................ 42

4.2 Proposed Outcome Performance Indicators ........................................................................ 42

4.3 Monitoring ............................................................................................................................. 49

4.4 Supporting Transport Database ........................................................................................... 50

Appendix A – Monitoring Template and Targets for MTDP Indicators ............................51

Road Transport ............................................................................................................................... 51

Sea Transport ................................................................................................................................. 52

Air Transport ................................................................................................................................... 53

List of Figures

Figure 1 – National Planning Context ....................................................................................................... 1

List of Tables

Table 1 – Indicative Programme for Institutional, Policy and Legislative Actions, Roads and Land

Transport .................................................................................................................................................. 3

Table 2 – Indicative Programme for Institutional, Policy and Legislative Actions, Ports and Maritime

Transport .................................................................................................................................................. 6

Table 3 – Programme for Institutional, Policy and Legislative Actions, Airports and Air Transport ......... 9

Table 4 – Programme for Cross-Modal and Support Actions ................................................................ 11

Table 5 - Contributing Criteria and Scores ............................................................................................. 13



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Table 6 – National Rural Road Projects ................................................................................................. 16

Table 7 – Bridges for Strengthening or Replacement included in Table 6 ............................................. 19

Table 8 - Other Bridges for Strengthening or Replacement on National Roads .................................... 21

Table 9 – MTTP Port and Maritime Navaid Projects with Indicative Schedule ...................................... 33

Table 10 – MTTP Airport and Air Navigation Projects with Indicative Schedule.................................... 38

Table 11 – Key Outcome Performance Indicators and Targets for the MTTP ....................................... 43



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Glossary of Acronyms

Acronym Description

ADB Asian Development Bank

ATM Air Traffic Management

CASA Civil Aviation Safety Authority

CEO Chief Executive Officer

CNS Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (air)

CIMC Consultative Implementation and Monitoring Council

CSO Community Service Obligation

CWTP Community Water Transport Project (within DOT)

DAL Department of Agriculture and Livestock

DEC Department of Environment and Conservation

DNPM Department of National Planning and Monitoring

DOE Department of Education

DOF Department of Finance

DOH Department of Health

DOT Department of Transport

DOW Department of Works and Implementation

DPLLGA Department of Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs

DSIP District Services Improvement Programme

DSP Development Strategic Plan

GDP Gross Domestic Product

HIV/AIDS Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

HRRIIP - Highlands Region Road Improvement Investment Program (ADB)

ICAO International Civil Aviation Organisation

ICCC Independent Consumer and Competition Commission

IDA - Infrastructure Development Authority

IMO International Maritime Organisation

IPBC Independent Public Business Corporation

ISPS International Shipping and Port Security

LTD Land Transport Division (of DOT)

LTB Land Transport Board

MDG Millennium Development Goals

MOU Memorandum of Understanding

MSU Maritime Security Unit (of DOT)

MTD Maritime Transport Division (of DOT)

MTDP Medium Term Development Plan

MTTP Medium Term Transport Plan

MVIL Motor Vehicle Insurance Ltd

Navaids Navigation Aids

NEC National Executive Council

NEFC National Economic and Fiscal Commission

NMSA National Maritime Safety Authority

NRA National Roads Authority

NRSC National Road Safety Council

NTS National Transport Strategy

OCCES Office of Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability



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Acronym Description

PCD Planning and Coordination Division (of DOT)

PLLSMA Provincial and Local Level Government Service Monitoring Authority

PNGDF Papua New Guinea Defence Force

PNGASL Papua New Guinea Air Services Ltd

PNGPCL Papua New Guinea Ports Corporation Ltd

POM Port Moresby (airport code)

PPP Public Private Partnership

PRD Policy and Research Division (of DOT)

PSC Public Services Commission / Port State Control (maritime)

RAMS Road Asset Management System (currently held in DOW)

TEU Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (shipping containers)

TIPS Transport Infrastructure Priorities Study

TPA Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority

TSSP Transport Sector Support Programme



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Minister’s Statement

I am pleased to present the National Transport Strategy (NTS) and

Medium Term Transport Plan (MTTP) prepared by the Department

of Transport (DOT) with participation from the transport sector and

other agencies of the National Government. The Strategy and Plan

are in three volumes:

o Volume 1 – National Transport Strategy Summary

o Volume 2 – The Medium Term Transport Plan, 2014-2018

o Volume 3 – Detailed National Transport Strategy

The Department of Transport is the leading Government department

with responsibility for policy and planning in the transport sector and

for the compilation of the annual development budget from the

submissions of the modal transport agencies.

The NTS has been developed as an entirely fresh review of the transport sector, its guiding

principles, the structure and development of its institutions, transport policy in regards to economic

and safety regulation, the role of Government, public funding and an investment strategy for

maintaining and developing the transport network.

The NTS replaces the National Transport Development Plan 2006-2010 and is a more far reaching

strategic view of the sector and its relationship to national level planning and policy as contained in

Vision 2050, the Development Strategic Plan and the Medium Term Development Plan. It provides

a chart for the future with a 20 to 30 year time horizon and a rolling five year investment plan for

transport infrastructure, an action plan for policy and institutional development and legislative

programme.

The successful implementation of the NTS depends on active participation and commitment from

everyone including other state line agencies, the private sector, provincial governments and the

wider members of our communities nation-wide. To ensure that it remains a living document, a

process has been established for annual monitoring and periodic review of the NTS, at no more

than five year intervals through the planning period, while the MTTP will be updated annually.

I commend the Strategy and Plan as a guide for the wise application of our limited resources in

order to fully meet the national development goals and to provide an affordable and equitable

balance between transport services that serve our main economic sectors and those that provide

reliable access to our widely distributed rural population.

Finally, I wish to thank the present and former Secretary and all the staff of the DOT for their hard

work in preparing the new National Transport Strategy.

Hon. Ano Pala MP

Minister for Transport



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Introduction from the Secretary

Papua New Guinea faces many challenges in the development of its

transport infrastructure to serve the needs of economic development,

wealth creation and to provide equitable access to transport services for

its widely distributed population. The period of the last 10 year National

Transport Development Plan was marked by some successes in arresting

the deterioration of transport infrastructure assets, with sections of the

national highway network reconstructed, rehabilitation of selected

provincial roads, further expansion of Port Moresby International Airport

and the commencement of a water transport franchise scheme and jetty

programme to deliver transport access to small coastal and river

communities.

The anticipated increase in national income from the development of LNG and increased funding for

the transport network, offer a renewed prospect of a cohesive national effort to fully rehabilitate the

national road, port and airport network, to develop the provincial road networks to serve the rural

population and agricultural production and to rehabilitate or construct rural airstrips and jetties to

communities where road access is not feasible.

Over the past 10 years, a number of institutional, policy and legal reforms have been completed in

the transport sector, which were necessary to create a more responsive framework for planning,

regulating and delivering public services in the transport sector. Safety oversight and economic

regulation have been strengthened and separated from service delivery which is increasingly

through more self-reliant and commercially focused state owned enterprises (SOEs), through the

creation of the National Maritime Safety Authority, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, the National

Airports Corporation, PNG Air Services Ltd and the PNG Ports Corporation.

However, further structural reform is still required, and development of capacity within the new

agencies, particularly for roads and land transport. The creation of the National Roads Authority

was an important development but must be followed up with a modern responsive system of road

user charges to ensure sustainable maintenance funding for the core national road network. This

National Transport Strategy also foreshadows the creation of new Road Traffic Authority, combining

the regulatory functions of the Land Transport Division of the Department of Transport and the

safety functions of the National Road Safety Council.

To provide for improved consultation among the transport agencies and alignment of forward plans,

the Transport Sector Coordination and Monitoring Committee (TSCMIC) comprising the heads of

the transport agencies was established in 2006 and will continue to be a key focal point for

Government’s role in the transport sector, chaired by the Secretary of Transport.

The National Transport Strategy and Medium Term Transport Plan are living documents and the

staff of the DOT make a commitment to annually monitor their progress and to undertake milestone

reviews every five years in concert with Government’s five year plans and targets.

Roy Mumu

Secretary for Department of Transport



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1 Introduction

1.1 The Medium Term Transport Plan and the NTS

This Medium Term Transport Plan 2014 to 2018 (MTTP) is the second volume of the National

Transport Strategy (NTS). It provides a 5 year short term action plan under the overall structure of

the NTS. The MTTP should be read in conjunction with NTS Summary Volume 1 and the NTS

Detailed Strategy, Volume 3 which provides the supporting explanatory background to the MTTP.

The NTS has been developed over a two year period and some policy and institutional actions have

received Government endorsement in the meantime and are already underway, in particular the

reorganisation of responsibilities for land transport matters.

The MTTP provides an agenda for the development and implementation of transport policy,

institutional development and capacity building, legislative programme and transport infrastructure

investment over the first five year period of the NTS. It also includes ongoing policy and institutional

initiatives and infrastructure investment already committed or underway.

1.2 National Development Strategies and Plans

The overarching national development strategies of Vision 2050, the Development Strategic Plan,

the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP)

provide the context for the NTS and the MTTP. The relationships between the transport sector

strategy and plan and the national strategies and plan are illustrated below.

Figure 1 – National Planning Context

The MTDP provides a series of specific targets for transport infrastructure development and traffic

growth at each five year point from 2010 to 2030, which will be used as monitoring points in

successive updates of the MTTP. These targets include a number of economic corridor and

“missing link” inter-provincial roads, increase in the length of the national road network and

improvements in its condition, and target volumes for air traffic and sea cargo growth and efficiency

of port terminals.

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The MTDP is predicated on very strong growth in GDP and in transport demand, much higher than

the last 20 years. These high rates of growth are dependent to a large extent on the Government

revenues earned from LNG, oil and mineral developments over the 2011 to 2015 period and

consequent economic growth flowing from their reinvestment in national economic and social

development. Government’s economic forecasts indicate that real growth over the first four years

will average about 5% but will increase sharply in 2015 due to the LNG project coming on-stream.

1.3 Content and Structure of the MTTP

The MTTP sets out the objectives, specific targets and timelines for the five year period 2014 to

2018 in tabular and chart form. For explanatory background, overarching principles and common

policies across all modes the reader should refer to the NTS Summary Volume 1 and Detailed

Strategy Volume 3.

The remainder of the MTTP is structured as follows:

Section 2 – the institutional, policy and legislative programme and actions, set out in bar

chart form

Section 3 – the infrastructure investment programme, with descriptions of projects and

supporting feasibility studies for national roads, ports and maritime, airports and air

navigation

Section 4 – performance indicators, monitoring and review arrangements

2 Institutional, Policy and Legislative Programme

Table 1 presents an indicative schedule of policy and institutional actions to be undertaken over the

next five years for each transport mode. Each line provides a short description of the objective and

contributing activities with the responsible agencies shown and time periods for achievement on a

quarterly basis. For actions that are already underway, the time frame includes year 2013 as well as

the forward years for the MTTP, 2014 to 2018.

It should be noted that not all of the policy points from the National Transport Strategy, of which

there are over 200, have a corresponding line in the schedules below, as they do not have a

specific timeline associated with them. Adherence to each of the policy points will nevertheless be

monitored as described in Section 4.



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Table 1 – Indicative Programme for Institutional, Policy and Legislative Actions, Roads and Land Transport

Project and Contributing Activities Responsible Agencies 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Establish Road Traffic Authority

1. Develop outline structure and funding proposals DOT

2. Prepare and consult on legislation DOT/NRSC/LTB

3. Enact enabling legislation DOT/NEC

4. Establish RTA Board and Executive Establishment Board

5. Transfer Staff and Commence Operations RTA

Establish National Road Safety (Coordinating) Council

1. Establish Council under current legislation (NRSC) NRSC

2. Re-establish as a Coordinating Council and Inter-Agency RTA

Advisory Committee under RTA Act

National Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan

1. Prepare and consult on NRSS and NRSAP to 2015 NRSC/RTA/DOT/Police

2. Develop targets and monitoring methods DOH/DOE

3. Implementation NRSCC/RSIAAC

4. Review, amend, NRSAP 2016-2020

Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing

1. Investigate existing process in provincial registries DOT

2. Develop agency agreements for provincial registries DOT/MVIL/provinces

3. Implement central database reporting and audit DOT/MVIL/provinces

Quality-based licensing for road freight operators

1. Develop proposals and investigate impacts DOT/Provinces

2. Prepare legislative changes DOT

3. Implementation DOT

Review of Motor Vehicle Dealers Legislation

1. Develop proposals and investigate impacts DOT

2. Revise or repeal existing legislation DOT/NEC



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1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Road User Charges – Vehicle Annual Charges

1. Negotiate agency contracts – MVIL, provinces NRA, MVIL, provinces

2. Design systems and install hardware/software NRA, MVIL, provinces

3. Conclude agency agreements and commence operation

Transfer of Road Assets from Provincial to National Level (first tranche)

1. Confirm road sections to be declared as national assets DOT, DOW, Provinces

2. Agree changed funding mechanisms & responsibilities Treasury, NEFC, DNPM

3. Restore/upgrade to good maintainable condition DOW, development ptnrs

4. Gazette declaration notice DOT legal, Solicitor Gen

5. Incorporate into RAMM as national assets DOW

Transfer of Core Road Assets from DOW to NRA (next tranche)

1. Confirm road sections to be transferred NRA, DOW, DOT

2. Agree changed funding mechanisms & responsibilities Treas, DNPM, NRA, DOW

3. Restore/upgrade to good maintainable condition DOW, NRA, devt ptnrs

4. Gazette under NRA Act DOT legal, Solicitor Gen

Management of Provincial Road Assets

1. DOW draws up management agreements with Provinces

2. DOW agree financial basis for management services DOW, Provinces

3. Establish joint provincial/district works units

Develop CSO Funding Arrangements for Rural Roads

1. Prioritise non-economic roads for CSO funding

2. Funding analysis for each province to identify funding gap DOT, Provinces, NEFC,

3. Agree Budget support and funding mechanisms DNPM, Treasury

4. Trial pilot arrangements on selected provinces

5. Extend to all provinces

Funding Arrangements for NCD Roads

1. Formalise management agreement for all roads in NCD

2. Investigate funding basis and mechanisms DOT, DOW, NRA, NCDC

3. Apply new funding arrangements Treasury



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1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Environmental Safeguards in Road Transport

1. Review of import controls on high emission vehicles DOT/RTA, DEC

2. Increase on-road enforcement of smoky vehicles DOT/RTA

3. Environmental Code of Practice for road works DOW, DEC

4. CO2 emission reduction policy for vehicle fleet DOT, OCCES

Social Safeguards in Road Transport

1. Develop standard contract conditions for HIV prevention DOW

2. Transport operator targeted HIV education programme DOT, RTA

3. Land impact, resettlement, compensation policy under the DOW, NRA

Protection of Transport Infrastructure Act

4. Develop guidelines for social/ecological impact analysis DOW, DEC

for roads into inaccessible areas



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Table 2 – Indicative Programme for Institutional, Policy and Legislative Actions, Ports and Maritime Transport

Action Responsible Agencies

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

DOT Institutional Responsibilities

1. Establish Shipping Franchise Unit (SFU) within DOT RTIDD CWTP, DOT RTIDD

2. Establish procedures and processes for DOT PCD DOT PCD, PLSSMA,

coordination of planning and development of DPLGA, Provinces

minor wharves, jetties and landings

3. Develop priorities for small jetties repair/replacement/new DOT PCD, Provinces

4. Ongoing funding and development of jetties under GoPNG

NMSA Development to NMA

1. Develop future administrative structure and change plan DOT, NMSA, PNGPCL,

2. Review legislative and funding requirements PSC, Solicitor General

3. Prepare and enact legislative changes

4. Implement transfer of functions

Coastal Shipping Regulation and Administration

1. Establish Marine Industry Advisory Group in place of CTC DOT

2. Reactivate/re-establish a PNG Shippers Council DOT, Private Sector

3. Design and enact amendments to Merchant Shipping Act DOT, Solicitor General

4. Remove coastal shipping price control DOT, ICCC

5. Establish monitoring oversight for coastal freight rates ICCC, DOT-PCD

6. Develop new coasting licence and permit criteria/process DOT, MIAG, NMSA

7. Design and introduce new cabotage permitting and fees DOT, MIAG, PNGSC

8. Include PNG crewing conditions in coastal licences/permits DOT, MIAG

CSO Policy and Implementation for Maritime (CWTP)

1. Review economic worth and CSO justification/cost for DOT-SFU, DOT-PRD

subsidised community shipping service routes/ports

2. Review CWTP route development as part of integrated DOT-SFU, DOT-PRD

transport access to remote areas Provinces

3. Review funding arrangements for subsidised shipping DOT-SFU, DNPM

routes Treasury, DPLLGA

4. Implement additional/amended franchised shipping routes DOT-SFU



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2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Port Development and Management

1. Develop and enact legislation for operation and DOT-legal, PNGPCL

management of declared and undeclared ports DOT-PRD

2. Review development needs and funding arrangements for DOT-PCD/SFU, PNGPCL

minor ports and landings DPLLGA, Provinces,

3. Agree PNGPCL commercial and non-commercial portfolio, DOT-PRD/legal, IPBC

basis for CSO funding support and remove price control PNGPCL, ICCC

4. Agree and add/remove ports to/from declared status PNGPCL, ICCC, DOT

5. Prepare a development master plan, including financing PNGPCL, Provinces

plan , for each declared port NCDC, City Councils

Management of Provincial Port Assets

1. Draw up management agreements with Provinces

2. Agree financial basis for management services PNGPCL, Provinces

3. PNGPCL takes over management of agreed ports

NMSA Operations

1. Develop a levies framework for funding SAR support NMSA, stakeholders

security and environmental control activities

2. Draft and enact legislation for above, implement DOT-legal, Sol-General

3. Establish CSO funding needs and support for navaids NMSA, DOT, Treasury

4. Achieve full compliance with IMO conventions signed NMSA, stakeholders

5. Achieve full compliance with PNG ship registry requirement NMSA, ship owners

and extend to fishing vessels

6. Inspection of foreign flagged vessels to Tokyo MOU NMSA, port operators

7. All PNG flagged vessel to white status under Tokyo MOU NMSA, ship owners

8. Establish provincial small craft registries and inspectorate NMSA, Provinces

Maritime Security

1. Set appropriate standards for each port based on risk DOT-MSU/NMA

2. Ports achieve full compliance with ISPS code PNGPCL, private



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2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Environmental Safeguards

1. NMSA establishes an Environmental Protection Unit NMSA

2. Establish major pollution event response protocol NMSA

international assistance agreement and training exercises

3. Coordinate and develop standards for Climate Change PNGPCL

adaptation for coastal marine works



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Table 3 – Programme for Institutional, Policy and Legislative Actions, Airports and Air Transport


2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Operation and Management of National Airports

1. NAC improves efficiency and extends revenue sources NAC

to establish the extent of commercially viable airports

2. Identify airports to transfer into NAC ownership as NAC, DOT, Provinces,

national assets and their development needs and costs DNPM

3. Assess funding shortfall and Government support for NAC, Treasury, DOT

maintaining non-commercial national airports

4. Agree CSO funding basis and implement NAC, Treasury

5. NAC prepares technical and economic feasibility studies for NAC, DOT

upgrading of national airports above F100 standard

6. Master plans prepared and adopted for individual national NAC, DOT

airports and for development of national airport network

7. Develop process for type approval of aircraft based on NAC, GoPNG

benefits and costs to airport /airways infrastructure

Operation and Management of CNS/ATM

1. PNGASL improves efficiency and extends revenue sources PNGASL, Treasury, DOT

to the extent of commercial cost recovery

2. Agreement for Budget support of non-commercial

(CSO) operations, such as Search and Rescue

Management/Funding for Prov Airports & Rural Airstrips

1. Provincial transport plans as basis for evaluating DOT, Provinces, NAC

airport/airstrip economic justification and CSO support DPLLGA

2. Agree funding sources, priorities and CSO support DOT, Provinces, NEFC,

arrangements DPLLGA, DNPM

3. Agreements and fees for NAC to manage maintenance, NAC, Provinces, DOT

development and operation of selected provincial airports DPLLGA, DNPM

Aviation Safety

1. CASA completes compliance actions required by ICAO CASA, ICAO

safety audits

2. NAC airports brought up to safety certification standard NAC, CASA, ICAO



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2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

3. Other publicly owned airports brought up to Provinces, LLGs, NAC

safety certification standard by 2020 CASA

Aviation Security

1. National Airport Security Plan implemented & updated NAC, CASA, operators

2. Security Compliance Action Plan agreed with ICAO GoPNG, ICAO

Environmental and Social Safeguards

1. Noise control incorporated into airport master plans NAC, Urban authorities

2. Monitor air traffic and CO2 emissions DOT, operators, OCCES

3. Prepare guidelines for climate change adaptation NAC, OCCES, DOT

and incorporate into master plans



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Table 4 – Programme for Cross-Modal and Support Actions


2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Modal Integration

1. Develop a national transport network multi-modal DOT-PRD/PCD

demand and supply model for inter-provincial studies

2. Apply model to highest priority “missing link” and DOT-PRD/PCD

economic corridor projects to establish economic feasibility

3. Improve international border processing of air passengers NAC, airlines, Customs

through terminal facility and operational improvements Quarantine,

4. Feasibility, design and implementation of passenger

terminal and processing facilities for cruise ships and PNGPCL, ship operators

domestic sea passengers TPA, DOT

5. Review of operating model, financial and economic benefit

analysis for PNGPCL versus leased/contracted PNGPCL, IPBC, DOT

private operation of cargo handling at Lae, P Moresby

6. Land access and interface studies at main commercial

ports in conjunction with master plans, new ports, port PNGPCL, IPBC, DOT

relocation, inland ports, private ports and PPPs

7. Cross-modal review of basic rural access at local

provincial level to establish road/port/airstrip investment DOT-PCD, Provinces

priority including data acquisition DPLLGA/PLSSMA

Transport Sector Education and Training Strategy

1. Establish Education and Training taskforce under TSCMIC

2. Status review of technical education, training and all transport agencies

professional qualifications and supply/demand outlook TSCMIC

3. Develop education strategy and plan with

recommendations on interim and longer term actions

Enhancement of DOT Planning and Monitoring Capability

1. Fully document the TIPS model, including recent DOT-PRD

amendments and make selective improvements



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2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

2. Re-establish a database in DOT tailored to the planning,

monitoring, evaluation and reporting needs for policy and DOT-PRD/PCD

infrastructure investment and annual reporting

3. Acquire GIS-based mapping capability to link with and DOT-PRD/PCD

support the transport database and train staff

4. Develop provincial liaison and support arrangements for

aligning provincial and national transport plans and DOT-PRD/PCD

acquire transport infrastructure/ user data at provincial level

5. Formalise the NTS/MTTP updating and monitoring DOT-PRD/PCD

procedures within DOT, including line item funding and

implement, including baselines surveys for KPIs



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3 Infrastructure Investment Programme

3.1 Alignment with Government Plans

This part of the Medium Term Transport Plan sets out a medium term programme for transport

infrastructure investment over the next five years 2014 to 2018.

Volume 3 provides a more detailed discussion of the longer term alignment with the Government’s

DSP and MTDP, looking forward to 2030.

3.2 Evaluation Methods and Criteria

The general methods for evaluating and prioritising projects are discussed in detail in Volume 3

Section 18.4. For the purposes of this first MTTP, the following criteria and weightings have been

applied to rank projects for inclusion. The criteria reflect aspects of the system presently used by

DOT for selecting and ranking projects for Development Budget submissions.

Table 5 - Contributing Criteria and Scores

Economic Benefit

(B/C ratio) Score

Existing Functional

Class Score

16 Priority

Roads Score

Economic Corridor/ Missing Link Score

0.00 - 0.25 1 I 10 Very High 10 High priority corridors 10

0.25 -0.50 2 II 7.5 High 6.67 Other corridors 6.67

0.50 - 0.75 3 III 5 Medium 3.33 Other Missing Links 3.33

0.75 - 1.00 4 IV 2.5 Non-priority 0 Not part of EC or ML 0

1.00 - 1.25 5 V 0

1.25 - 1.50 6

1.50 - 2.00 7 Policy Alignment = 5 x (Economic Corridor/Missing Link) + 2.5 x (Priority Road)

2.00 – 2.50 8 + 2.5 x (Existing Functional Class)

2.50 – 3.00 9

over 3.00 10 Other Criteria: Legal Requirement for Project (Yes/No, 10/0); NEC Decision (Yes/No, 10/0)

Overall Score = 5 x Economic Benefit + 2 x Policy Alignment + 2 x Legal Requirement + 1 x NEC Decision

The contributing criteria and weightings may be reviewed from time to time and the results tested

for sensitivity. However the weights used in developing the MTTP are believed to give an

appropriate balance between the economic and social benefits of a project, value for money

expressed in the B/C ratio together with the strategic advantages of improving certain links (the

policy alignment) that may not be fully reflected in the economic evaluation, at least at its current

state of development, and the imperatives of a legal requirement and a supportive NEC decision. It

may be noted that the legal requirement obtains primarily to airports and that certification works are

in any case near the top of the list in allocation of funding (see Volume 3, Section 8.5.2).

It must be emphasised that project rankings are very much dependent on the accuracy and

currency of technical and cost data and of the realism of the modelling used in computing the B/C

ratio, all of which reside in TIPS. DOT is aware that there are some data shortcomings, that the

RAMS database for roads is not entirely current in reflecting ongoing work, and of course that there

is a general shortage of information on the provincial and local transport network. Actions proposed

in the NTS, provided they are well resourced and executed, should lead to improvements in the

future.



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3.3 Roads

3.3.1 Funding Assumptions

The funding outlook to 2018 is for an average of K1,100 million/year to be available over the period

in real kina values, split approximately 60% (K660 million) to national roads and 40% (K440 million)

to other roads. About 70% of the funds will be through the national budget, 9% from road user

charges revenue (to the NRA), 4% from tax credit and 17% from inter-governmental funding from

national to provincial and district level, mainly through DSIP and TIMG. Inflation currently running at

over 7% is envisaged to fall to 5% p.a. through to 2016 according to Treasury forecasts. The MTTP

therefore assumes that in nominal terms the expenditure on roads by year 2018 will rise to around

K1,500 million to compensate for inflationary effects.

Projects already envisaged in the forward funding projections in the PIP are expected to fully

account for the majority of available funds in years 2014 and 2015, with scope for new projects and

programmes arising in years 2016 to 2018. New programmes and projects are expected to account

for about 30% of projected expenditure over the five year period, rising for 1% in 2014 to 76% in

2018.

Donor-assisted programs account just under 30% of projected expenditure in 2014 and 2015 and

this proportion is expected to continue through the plan period as new donor initiatives are agreed,

for example under the multi-tranche financing provisions of the ADB supported Highlands Region

Road Investment Improvement Program (HRRIIP). The Australian funded Transport Sector Support

Program (TSSP) is the largest of the donor programs and is scheduled to complete in 2018. The

ongoing funding envelope depends to some extent on continuation of Australian grant support for

road and bridge rehabilitation beyond 2016, or an alternative funding source of about K135

million/year.

3.3.2 National Rural Roads

The TIPS model has been used to evaluate the preferred treatment of each national road link based

on existing condition and traffic, with the alternatives being continued maintenance where the road

is in good condition, restoration to good condition of fair or poor condition roads, and upgrading of

gravel roads to seal where warranted by traffic flow.

This gives a total program of works on existing national roads over the five year period of K5.8

billion in 2013 values if the optimal treatment of each road were to be carried over the five year

period. This compares with K3.3 billion projected funding in real 2013 terms, assuming that the

division between national and provincial roads continues. So the optimum program of development

is unlikely to be affordable and lower priority restoration and upgrading work will need to be deferred

to beyond 2018, and a further five years will be required to complete this work unless there is a

substantial real increase in funding, as discussed in Volume 3 of the NTS.

The five year medium term plan does not provide any scope for constructing major new road links

until beyond 2018, with the exception of the completion of the Gulf to Southern Highlands link

between Kikori and Erave. However, preparatory feasibility and design studies for the more

promising projects can be undertaken. The total cost of the new links envisaged under the MTDP in

present kina values is estimated at approximately K30 billion, for completion by 2030. Again, a very

substantial and sustained increase in funding would be needed to meet this target, the feasibility of

which is discussed in Volume 3 of the NTS.

Where restoration or upgrading of road links has been included in the plan, this also includes

strengthening or replacing weak bridges. Individual bridge projects separate from general

improvements to road links should be confined to bridges with the highest priority and on road links

that are otherwise in good or fair condition.



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The following Table 6 shows the prioritised expenditure programme for national rural roads

assigned to the five years of the MTTP to meet the expected funding envelope. Bridges identified

in TIPS as requiring strengthening or replacement on these roads are shown in Table 7. These

bridge costs are included in Table 6.

Table 8 lists the other bridges on national roads for consideration for strengthening or replacement

on other national road sections where ongoing maintenance is the proposed treatment. This list is

from the TIPS analysis which provides a fairly coarse screen and the bridges listed should pass

through a second more sensitive screening process and site inspection before being accepted on to

the program. The ADB BRIRAP project includes such a process which could be used as a model for

other bridges.



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Table 6 – National Rural Road Projects

Indicative Programme Estimated Cost, Kina millions (2010/11 values)

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

NR0009 East Sepik Coastal Hway - Wewak Urban Upgrade and maintain DCA Tower Turnoff Yarapos High School 20.4 completed TSSP 1 9.9 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

NR0007 Eastern Highlands Highlands Hw - Goroka Maintenance only N/Tribes Mission Jn Kabiufa School Crossing 22.7 committed TSSP - LTMC 4 1.8 2.0 2.2 1.1 1.1 1.1

NR0006 Enga Enga Hway - Part 1 Restore and maintain Togoba Juntion Wabag Town - NR05 Jn 90.1 part TSSP/GoPNG 4 18.3 18.3 18.3 18.3 2.6 2.6

NR0007 Morobe Highlands Hw - Lae end to Nadzab Restore and maintain Lae M. Wharf Gate Nadzab Airport Jn. 39.7 to 2015 (EXIM/SWF) 4 78.3 156.7 156.7 78.3 1.2 1.2

NR0007 Eastern Highlands Highlands Hw - Waterais junction to Goroka Restore and maintain Waterais Jn.Br. After N/Tribes Mission Jn 124.1 to 2015 TSSP-LTMC 4 9.4 10.3 11.3 3.6 3.6 3.6

NM3701 Southern Highlands Koroba - Nipa to Tari Upgrade and maintain Nipa H/S Bridge Tari Town (BP Station) 96.9 4 2.8 2.8 2.8 40.4 40.4 40.4

NR0005 Enga Wabag-Mendi - Wabag to Porgera Rd Upgrade and maintain NR06-NR05 Jn (Wabag) Porgera Rd Jn 40.7 complete NRA/GoPNG 13 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2

NM3801 Enga Porgera - Part 1 Upgrade and maintain Kandep Junc. Porgera Base Camp(Bri.) 70.4 committed ADB/NRA 13 29.3 29.3 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1

NR0009 East Sepik Coastal Hway - Wewak to East/West Sepik border Upgrade and maintain Yarapos High School Anop river 71.8 part TSSP/DOW 16 9.2 9.0 2.2 2.1 2.1 2.1

NR0002 Milne Bay Magi - Sagarai turnoff to Alotau Upgrade and maintain Sagarai jnc Goloinai br (Alotau) 46.8 part TSSP 18 1.4 6.0 7.0 2.4 1.4 1.4

NR0007 Chimbu Highlands Hw - Goroka to Kundiawa Restore and maintain Kabiufa School Crossing Ku Primary School 63.5 part TSSP-LTMC/DOW 19 3.4 3.7 4.0 2.3 2.3 2.3

NM4701 New Ireland Bulominsky - Kavieng to Fangalawa turnoff Restore and maintain Kavieng Town Fangalawa Junction T/O 64.5 committed TSSP 55 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.9

NR0007 Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction Maintenance only Nadzab Airport Jn. Waterais Jn.Br. After 122.5 to 2105 TSSP-LTMC 63 14.0 14.0 14.9 3.6 3.6 3.6

NR0001 Central Hiritano - Veimauri to Bereina turnoff Maintenance only Veimauri Bridge. Bereina - jnc to Works 97.9 part World Bank/TSSP 71 13.6 11.2 4.4 2.5 2.5 2.5

NR0009 Madang Coastal Hway - Madang to Plantation Hotel Maintenance only Siar Junction (II) Surumarang Bridge 33.2 committed TSSP 74 1.2 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

NR0009 East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak Maintenance only Angoram Town DCA Tower Turnoff 100.7 small part GoPNG/NRA 74 3.5 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4

NR0002 Central Magi - Launakalana turnoff to Kupiano turnoff Upgrade and maintain Launakalana T/O Kupiano T/O 82.0 committed TSSP/NRA 47 1.8 3.3 5.2 10.0 10.0 1.6

NR0004 Morobe Wau - Highlands Hwy near Lae to Mumeng (turnoff to Snake) Maintenance only NR0004/NR0007 Jnc. Mumeng Bridge 69.5 committed TSSP 78 0.9 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0

NR0004 Morobe Wau - Mumeng (turnoff to Snake) to Wau Maintenance only Mumeng Bridge Wau Cr. Bridge 59.1 committed TSSP 78 5.2 6.5 7.1 1.5 1.5 1.5

NM3701 Southern Highlands Koroba - Tari to Koroba Upgrade and maintain Tari Town (BP Station) Fugwa Junction 40.6 67 0.8 0.8 0.8 16.9 16.9 16.9

NR0001 Gulf Hiritano - Bereina turnoff to Kerema Upgrade and maintain Bereina -jnc to Works Catholic Lodge 155.4 committed WB RMRP-2 50 4.5 12.8 12.8 12.8 4.5 4.5

NR0009 East Sepik Coastal Hway - East/West Sepik border to end of central section Maintenance only Anop river Romei (landing grnd) 146.6 committed TSSP 86 6.6 8.2 2.9 2.9 2.9 2.9

NR0009 Madang Coastal Hway - Plantation Hotel to end Eastern section Maintenance only Surumarang Bridge Awar Bridge 168.0 part TSSP 86 7.2 5.6 3.1 4.2 4.2 4.2

NR0010 East New Britain New Britain Hw - Rabaul to Gaulim Maintenance only Tunnel Hill Gaulim 36.0 committed TSSP 101 8.4 7.1 5.6 1.1 1.1 1.1

NR0008 Madang Ramu Hway - turnoff to Bundi to near Madang Maintenance only Sausi Bridge Umin Bridge 81.2 committed TSSP 105 6.4 8.4 3.5 1.6 1.6 1.6

NR0010 West New Britain New Britain Hw - Hoskins turnoff to Kimbe Maintenance only Hoskins Rd (NM4902) Jn Kimbe (Works Junction) 20.0 committed TSSP 110 0.6 2.2 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6

NR0010 West New Britain New Britain Hw - Mt Uluwan to Hoskins turnoff Upgrade and maintain Nuau Bridge Hoskins Rd (NM4902) Jn 195.2 part TSSP 98 6.9 9.0 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1

ND3501 Milne Bay East Cape - Part 1 Maintenance only Goilanai Bridge Bubuletta Bridge 24.3 committed TSSP 117 0.9 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6

NR0012 East Sepik Sepik Hway - near Hayfield turnoff to Karaitem Maintenance only Bridge Karaitem mission 162.9 committed TSSP 119 3.1 4.9 3.2 4.0 4.0 4.0

NR0012 East Sepik Sepik Hway - Passam to near Hayfield turnoff Restore and maintain Passam Bridge 103.1 committed NRA/TSSP 86 10.1 4.7 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0

NR0005 Southern Highlands Wabag-Mendi - Porgera Rd to near Mendi Upgrade and maintain Porgera Rd Jn NM3701 Road T/O 103.4 part ABD HRRIIP/NRA 60 67.0 60.0 27.0 2.0 20.0 2.0

NR0008 Morobe Ramu Hway - Highlands Hwy turnoff to Bundi Restore and maintain Waterais-NR007 Jn Boku Bridge 88.5 part TSSP/NRA 121 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6

ND3501 Milne Bay East Cape - Part 2 Maintenance only Bubuletta Bridge East Cape monument 32.1 committed TSSP 144 1.2 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6

ND4703 New Ireland West Coast - Kolube to Fangalawa Road turnoff Maintenance only Kulube River Fangalawa Rd Int. 105.1 part TSSP 157 0.1 2.5 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0

ND4703 New Ireland West Coast - near Namatanai to Kolube Maintenance only Bulluminsky Int Kulube River 93.1 part TSSP 157 0.1 2.5 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8

NM3901 Western Highlands Baiyer - Part 1 Restore and maintain Mt. Hagen Jn Recent Landslide-1999 60.0 completed ABD HRMUG 2 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8

NR0007 Western Highlands Highlands Hw - Mt Hagen to Kaugel Br Restore and maintain Gold Line Lodge Jn Kagul Bridge/WH-SH bord 45.7 part NRA/GoPNG 4 10.0 20.0 10.0 1.3 1.3 1.3

NR0007 Western Highlands Highlands Hw - Kundiawa to Mt Hagen Restore and maintain Ku Primary School Gold Line Lodge Jn 101.3 GoPNG/NRA 4 3.0 3.0 14.0 3.0 3.0 3.0

NR0007 Southern Highlands Highlands Hw - Ialibu Jnctn to Mendi Upgrade and maintain Ialibu Kubame Jnc Mendi 39.7 GoPNG 4 10.0 20.0 10.0 1.1 1.1 1.1

NM3701 Southern Highlands Koroba - end Highlands Hwy near Mendi to Nipa Upgrade and maintain NR0007Junction Nipa H/S Bridge 57.6 4 1.1 1.1 72.0 24.0 24.0 24.0

NR0008 Madang Ramu Hway - Madang Urban Restore and maintain Umin Bridge Siar Junction 24.2 part TSSP 17 27.4 0.3 27.2 27.2 27.2 27.2

NM3101 Western Tabubil - Tapko to Tabubil Upgrade and maintain Tapko Village Tabubil Govt. Offices 50.6 20 1.0 1.0 1.0 59.3 1.5 1.5

NM4601 Manus Momote - Part 1 Restore and maintain Lorengau-Market Jn Momote Airport Gate#2 28.2 20 0.8 0.8 0.8 31.8 0.8 0.8

NM3101 Western Tabubil - Kiunga to Tapko Upgrade and maintain Brown House (Airport Junction)Tapko Village 76.3 20 1.5 1.5 1.5 95.4 2.2 2.2

NM4201 Morobe Aseki - Part 1 Upgrade and maintain Aseki/Wau Junction Hpoint - 2nd Junct 11.2 23 0.2 0.2 0.2 14.0 1.5 1.5

ND3703 Southern Highlands Poro - Moro Upgrade and maintain Koroba-Kutubu Junction Chevron Moro Base 112.6 23 2.2 2.2 2.2 140.7 3.3 3.3

ND3705 Southern Highlands Pangia - Part 1 Upgrade and maintain NM3703 Jn. Pangia-Apenda Jn. 23.1 23 0.5 0.5 0.5 28.9 0.7 0.7

NM3303 Central Goldie - Part 1 Upgrade and maintain Jnc Hiritano Goldie Camp gate 6.8 26 0.1 0.1 0.1 8.5 0.2 0.2

NM3601 Northern Kokoda - Part 1 Upgrade and maintain Airport Junction End of Mamba Bridge 79.6 32 1.9 1.9 1.9 59.9 2.3 2.3

NM3402 NCD Baruni - Part 1 Maintenance only Kon-Pore Jn Waig. Dr. Jn 11.0 33 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3

NM3903 Western Highlands Ogelbang-Dona - Part 1 Upgrade and maintain Ogelbeng-Dona Junction Nondgul - Dona Junction 78.6 34 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3

NM4802 East New Britain Tokua - Part 1 Restore and maintain Kokopo High School Tokua 16.6 37 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

NM3703 Southern Highlands Erave - Part 1 Restore and maintain Kissenpoi Junction Erave Station (Rd to Semb) 89.0 GoPNG/EXIM 39 1.9 1.9 1.9 55.4 1.9 1.9

ND3301 Central Sirinumu - Part 1 Upgrade and maintain Iarowari High Sch Start of Spillway 10.0 40 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 12.5 0.3

ND4801 East New Britain Korere - Part 1 Maintenance only Tunnel Hill Nonga 7.5 42 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2

ND4701 New Ireland Kaut - Part 1 Upgrade and maintain Bulluminsky Kaut Jn Lokono Community Sch. 25.2 42 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 31.6 0.7

NM3705 Southern Highlands Kagua - Part 1 Restore and maintain Kanga T/O Kagua 10.0 49 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 7.5 0.2

NM4701 New Ireland Bulominsky - Karu to near Manga Restore and maintain Karu No. 1 Bridge Poropop Bridge 112.8 TSSP 52 2.2 8.9 3.1 2.2 2.2 2.2

NR0001 Central Hiritano - POM to Veimauri Maintenance only Jnc NM3301/Moitaka JunctionVeimauri br. 51.1 NRA 56 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

NM4701 New Ireland Bulominsky - Fangalawa turnoff to Karu Restore and maintain Fangalawa Junction T/O Karu No. 1 Bridge 159.4 TSSP 59 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 27.7 4.4

To Length Committed Funding Source PriorityRoad Province Link Name (TIPS) Treatment From



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Table 6 – National Rural Road Projects (cont’d)


2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

NM3902 Western Highlands Airport Access - Part 1 Maintenance only NR0007 Kagamuga Airport 1.5 63 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

NM4902 West New Britain Hoskins - Part 1 Restore and maintain NBritain Hway Junction Hoskins Airport 20.3 63 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6

NM4801 East New Britain Warongoi - Part 1 Restore and maintain Burma Junction Riet Junction 55.9 67 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6

NM3305 Central Kupiano - Part 1 Maintenance only NR0002 Junction Kupiano Wharf 8.9 67 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2

ND4803 East New Britain Vudal - Part 1 Restore and maintain Vunadidir Junction Vudal College 21.9 67 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6

NM4501 West Sepik Ainbai - Part 1 Maintenance only Bewani/Wutung Jn Ainbai/Green Rvr Jnc 56.3 73 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1

NR0007 Southern Highlands Highlands Hw - Kaugel Br to Iaibu Jnctn Maintenance only Kagol Bridge/WH-SH bord Ialibu Kubame Jnc 44.9 80 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1

ND4704 New Ireland Lihir Ring - Part 1 Maintenance only Putput #1 Kapit 60.1 85 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2

NR0009 West Sepik Coastal Hway - Western section Maintenance only Pual Bridge Border 71.1 86 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4

NR0002 Central Magi - POM to Launakalana turnoff Maintenance only Bautama br. Launakalana T/O 85.3 NRA 86 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5

ND3306 Central Iokea - Part 2 Maintenance only Hiritano/ Waima Junction Kivori Kui 14.0 93 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3

NR0003 Northern Northern - Part 1 Maintenance only NM3601 Jn Kokoda Jn 83.2 96 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 7.3 2.1

ND3602 Northern Bareji - Part 1 Maintenance only NR0003 Jn Bareji HS 18.1 101 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 2.3 0.4

ND3315 Central Moreguina - Part 1 Maintenance only Magi h/w Morguina Station 10.1 106 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 1.3 0.2

ND3202 Gulf Iokea - Part 1 Restore and maintain Kikori kui com sch. Apanapi jnc with NR0002 29.8 106 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 33.5 0.6

ND4002 Chimbu Karamui Access(Gumine Rd) - Part 1 Maintenance only Kundiawa Town (end Tawanuku 64.2 109 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 5.3 1.4

NR0011 Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 Maintenance only NR0008/NR0011 Junction Kundiawa (NR7 Jn) 98.3 111 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.9 12.5 1.9

NM4301 Madang Saidor - Ramu Hwy to Saidor Maintenance only Ramu Hway/Saidor Rd Jn Saidor 109.4 111 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 14.2 2.2

NM4603 Manus Lombrum - Part 1 Maintenance only Momote (NM4601) Jn Lombrum Harbour Jn 5.8 111 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 1.0 0.2

ND3901 Western Highlands Ruti - Part 1 Maintenance only Baiyer Rd Ruti Ranch 25.0 111 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 3.2 0.5

NM4901 West New Britain Talasea - Part 1 Maintenance only Works Junction Bitokara Mission Junction 36.4 116 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 2.2 1.1

ND4003 Chimbu Ungai Siane Road - Part 1 Maintenance only NR0007 jnc Chuave Br. 33.3 117 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6

ND3314 Central Hula - Part 1 Maintenance only Gabagaba Village jn Hula (end of seal) 48.4 122 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 6.6 1.3

ND3504 Milne Bay Misima - Part 1 Maintenance only Bwagoia Butaraga crk 45.2 122 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9

ND4305 Madang Mis - Kamba - Part 1 Maintenance only Coastal Highway Junction 14.5 122 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4

ND4901 West New Britain Koimumu - Part 1 Maintenance only Hoskins Road Junction Koimumu 27.8 122 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

NR0002 Milne Bay Magi - End of eastern section to Sagarai turnoff Maintenance only Bararai jnc (Bdr) Sagarai jnc 77.8 133 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 9.9 1.5

NR0002 Central Magi - Kupiano turnoff to end of Western section Maintenance only Kupiano T/O Ganai 60.7 133 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 7.7 1.2

ND4101 Eastern Highlands Aiyura Access - Part 1 Maintenance only NR0007 Jn ND4101 Jn-Aiyura NHS 8.7 135 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3

NM3304 Central Goilala - Part 1 Maintenance only Aropokina/Hiri HW Jn Tapini 92.9 135 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 2.7 1.8

ND4103 Eastern Highlands Okapa Road - Part 1 Maintenance only Okaba rd Oliguti 33.0 135 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 4.7 0.7

ND4001 Chimbu Kerowagi Access - Part 1 Maintenance only NR07 Junction Kerowagi Pol. Bks Junc. 6.8 135 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 1.2 0.2

ND3701 Southern Highlands Oksapmin - Part 1 Maintenance only Fugwa T/O Kopiago 68.2 135 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 8.7 1.3

ND3704 Southern Highlands Tambul - Part 1 Maintenance only Winja Junction NR06-ND3704 Junction 73.4 135 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 9.4 1.4

NM4201 Morobe Aseki - Part 2 Maintenance only Hpoint - 2nd Junct Mayama Junct. 74.7 144 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 5.1 1.5

ND4501 West Sepik Dio - Part 1 Maintenance only Dio Landing Amanab 73.2 144 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 10.1 1.6

ND4102 Eastern Highlands Dunantina-Dumpu - Part 1 Maintenance only NR0007 Junction Dumpu 47.9 144 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 6.1 0.9

ND3503 Milne Bay Esa'ala - Part 1 Maintenance only Esa´ala Pwanapwana 33.0 144 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6

ND4303 Madang Karkar Ring - Part 1 Maintenance only Buson Bridge Buson Bridge 79.5 144 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 14.0 2.3

NM5003 North Solomons Laluai - Panakei - Part 1 Maintenance only 76.2 144 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 10.4 1.6

NM3301 Central Sogeri - Part 1 Maintenance only Jnc Tanubada Sogeri NHS (eos) 21.3 144 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 3.7 0.6

ND4401 East Sepik Pagwi - Part 1 Maintenance only Hayfield Pagwi 47.0 144 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 3.4 1.0

ND3502 Milne Bay Sirisiri - Part 1 Maintenance only Rabaraba Bonenau 69.0 144 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3

ND4104 Eastern Highlands Ungai Siane Road - Part 2 Maintenance only Br. Bihute CIS jnc - GKA 22.3 144 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 2.8 0.4

ND3302 Central Variarata - Part 1 Maintenance only NM3301 Jn VNP Lookout 7.6 144 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 1.3 0.2

ND3601 Northern Afore - Part 1 Maintenance only Bareji Jn Afore Station 20.9 157 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 2.7 0.4

ND3303 Central Bebeo - Part 1 Maintenance only Hiritano h/way junc. Bebeo 15.8 157 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 2.0 0.3

ND3312 Central Ekiekina - Part 1 Maintenance only Hiritano h/way junc. (Agevairu) Aropokina 67.9 157 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 8.0 1.3

ND4902 West New Britain Gasmata Road Maintenance only NR00010 Lavege Gasmata 149.2 157 2.9 2.9 2.9 2.9 19.0 2.9

ND3304 Central Inawauni - Part 1 Maintenance only Hiritano h/way junc. Inawauni 19.0 157 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 2.4 0.4

ND3505 Milne Bay Kiriwina - Part 1 Maintenance only Kaibola Gilibwa 60.0 157 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2

ND3305 Central Ma'akunga - Part 1 Maintenance only Inawauni Ma´akunga 8.4 157 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 1.1 0.2




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Table 6 – National Rural Road Projects (cont’d)

Source: based on TIPS model analysis and project- specific data from DOW and Development Partners Notes:

1. Coverage: only National Routes (NR), National Main Roads (NM) and District Roads (ND) are shown in the table. National Institutional Roads (NI) have not been included in the prioritisation, although an allowance for their upkeep needs to be included in budgeting. All national roads in the RAMS database are included. Non-national roads require further data collection and analysis before inclusion in future updates of the MTTP.

2. Details of the RAMS sections comprising the road links are available from the TIPS Excel model (Base Road worksheet)

3. Treatment: Upgrade and maintain – unsealed sections upgraded to seal and then maintained; Restore and maintain – poor condition road sections are reconstructed and fair sections rehabilitated to their original gravel or sealed surface standard and then maintained; Maintenance only – ongoing routine, periodic and specific maintenance sufficient to prevent deterioration in surface condition, this is the minimum provision where funding is budget constrained.

4. Commitment and Funding Source: where there is already a commitment to funding or the project is ongoing, the funding program and source are shown; the committed projects are shown towards the top

of the table roughly in priority order, followed by uncommitted projects.

5. Indicative Programme: capital expenditure is shown in solid bar and maintenance expenditure (including periodic and specific maintenance) is shown as hatched bar; blue indicates committed expenditure, red indicates uncommitted expenditure, and purple indicates that there is commitment to part of the cost and the remainder does not have a source identified.

6. Cost estimates are in 2011 kina values and do not include pre-construction costs (feasibility studies, design and tendering). Costs are on an average unit rate basis from the TIPS model so should be

regarded as preliminary for project identification purposes only. Capital costs include strengthening or replacement of substandard bridges identified in TIPS on those road sections where the treatment is

upgrading or restoration. Bridges for strengthening or replacement on sections where treatment is maintenance only are shown in Table 7.


2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

NM3201 Gulf Kaintiba Road - Part 1 Maintenance only Yandati Mine 72.2 157 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 9.2 1.4

ND3308 Central Wiga - Part 1 Maintenance only NR0002 Juntion Wiga Village 42.3 157 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 5.4 0.8

ND3307 Central Launa - Part 1 Maintenance only Magi H/way-Launa Keapara 30.0 157 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 3.8 0.6

ND3313 Central Kelerakwa - Part 1 Maintenance only Kone-Kiapara Junction Kelerakwa Beach 48.0 157 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 6.1 0.9

ND4801 East New Britain Korere - Part 2 Maintenance only Nonga Rapindik 18.9 157 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 3.1 0.5

ND3311 Central Lealea - Part 1 Maintenance only Jnc NM3302 LeaLea Village 18.6 157 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.3 0.5

ND4702 New Ireland Lelet - Part 1 Maintenance only Lelet Junction Lenkamen T/O 21.6 157 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 2.8 0.4

ND4402 East Sepik Moem - Sil - Part 1 Maintenance only Moem Suanum 29.0 157 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 2.3 0.7

NM3704 Southern Highlands Sumia-Pinj - Part 1 Maintenance only NM3701Junct. End of Road Section 7.8 157 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 1.0 0.2

ND3310 Central Porebada - Part 1 Maintenance only Jnc NM3302 Boera school jnc 8.5 157 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 1.3 0.2

ND4304 Madang Simbai Hway - Part 1 Maintenance only Atiape Simbai 53.0 157 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 6.8 1.0

ND4301 Madang Beon CIS - Part 1 Maintenance only NR0009 jnc (public tank) End of the road 6.2 216 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.2

ND4802 East New Britain Kerevat CIS - Part 1 Maintenance only Kerevat/Vudal Intersectn Kerevat CIS 8.4 216 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 1.1 0.2




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Table 7 – Bridges for Strengthening or Replacement included in Table 6

RoadPosition

kmsLength, m Bridge Name Province TIPS Road Link Cost K mill

NR0006 6.8 18.3 Mina N0.1 Bridge ? Enga Enga Hway - Part 1 0.64

NR0006 7.3 10.1 Mona Creek Bridge ? Enga Enga Hway - Part 1 0.35

NR0006 10.6 18.3 Ipakanapa River Bridge ? Enga Enga Hway - Part 1 0.64

NR0006 38.5 18.5 Nenema Creek Bridge ? Enga Enga Hway - Part 1 0.65

NR0006 41.8 17.9 Ajupo Creek Bridge ? Enga Enga Hway - Part 1 0.63

NR0006 8.8 18.3 Kumia Creek Bridge ? Enga Enga Hway - Part 1 0.64

NR0006 9.2 18.3 Matona River Bridge ? Enga Enga Hway - Part 1 0.64

NR0007 34.2 18.6 Namupimpa Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Lae end to Nadzab 0.61

NR0007 164.0 - Yung Bridge Eastern Highlands Highlands Hw - Waterais junction to Goroka 0.35

NR0007 7.6 - Undodo Morobe Highlands Hw - Lae end to Nadzab 0.35

NR0007 19.6 18.5 Kurumul Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Lae end to Nadzab 0.69

NR0007 24.1 23.2 Wagamil Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Lae end to Nadzab 0.87

NR0007 176.8 27.0 Mai Creek Bridge? Eastern Highlands Highlands Hw - Waterais junction to Goroka 1.01

NM3701 80.5 - Waga River Bridge Southern Highlands Koroba - Nipa to Tari 0.32

NR0007 15.6 - Yonki Dam Morobe Highlands Hw - Lae end to Nadzab 0.35

NR0007 15.3 18.5 Darmena Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Lae end to Nadzab 0.69

NR0007 16.5 18.7 Mildip Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Lae end to Nadzab 0.69

NR0007 16.8 17.2 Umilga Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Lae end to Nadzab 0.62

NR0007 9.6 - Tapiruna Creek Morobe Highlands Hw - Lae end to Nadzab 0.35

NR0007 14.4 18.5 Bilu River Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Lae end to Nadzab 0.69

NR0007 8.3 21.8 Undono Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Lae end to Nadzab 0.73

NR0007 9.8 28.0 Tapiruna Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Lae end to Nadzab 0.94

NR0007 17.3 18.0 Arona Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Lae end to Nadzab 0.63

NM3701 55.5 4.5 Mara Creek Bridge Southern Highlands Koroba - end Highlands Hwy near Mendi to Nipa 0.16

NR0007 164.4 24.1 Yung Creek Culvert Eastern Highlands Highlands Hw - Waterais junction to Goroka 0.84

NR0007 28.6 - Darasimpri Creek Morobe Highlands Hw - Lae end to Nadzab 0.35

NR0007 30.6 - Luwin Morobe Highlands Hw - Lae end to Nadzab 0.35

NR0007 35.6 - Namupimpa Creek Morobe Highlands Hw - Lae end to Nadzab 0.35

NM4701 51.6 4.5 Paruai Creek Bridge New Ireland Bulominsky - Kavieng to Fangalawa turnoff 0.16

NM4701 44.3 - Mangai River Bridge New Ireland Bulominsky - Kavieng to Fangalawa turnoff 0.35

NM4701 22.5 - Bulbong River Bridge New Ireland Bulominsky - Kavieng to Fangalawa turnoff 0.35

NM4701 24.0 - Lumis River Bridge New Ireland Bulominsky - Kavieng to Fangalawa turnoff 0.35

NM4701 217.0 2.5 Karu River Bridge New Ireland Bulominsky - Fangalawa turnoff to Karu 0.08

NR0008 173.6 20.5 Wagol Creek Bridge Madang Ramu Hway - Madang Urban 0.72

NR0008 4.7 9.4 Matupi Creek Bridge Madang Ramu Hway - Madang Urban 0.70

NR0008 7.5 16.5 Kardendic Creek Bridge Madang Ramu Hway - Madang Urban 0.55

NR0008 14.2 21.5 Pukpuk Creek Bridge Madang Ramu Hway - Madang Urban 0.73

NR0008 43.4 36.0 Yabi Bridge Madang Ramu Hway - Madang Urban 1.08

NR0008 3.5 9.5 Mis Creek Bridge Madang Ramu Hway - Madang Urban 0.69

NR0008 13.5 9.2 Militat Plant Creek Bridge Madang Ramu Hway - Madang Urban 0.68

NR0008 5.3 21.0 Kasmin Bridge Madang Ramu Hway - Madang Urban 0.68

NR0008 30.9 15.0 Wandamin Bridge No.1 Madang Ramu Hway - Madang Urban 0.45

NR0008 36.1 15.3 Tring Creek Bridge Madang Ramu Hway - Madang Urban 0.55

NR0008 38.2 30.0 Wandamin Bridge No.2 Madang Ramu Hway - Madang Urban 0.90

NR0008 17.8 20.5 Marrain River Bridge Madang Ramu Hway - Madang Urban 0.70

NR0008 32.0 30.0 Begwia River Bridge Madang Ramu Hway - Madang Urban 1.02

NM3701 139.9 12.6 Arua River Bridge Southern Highlands Koroba - Nipa to Tari 0.44

NM3701 144.0 12.2 Dagia River Bridge Southern Highlands Koroba - Nipa to Tari 0.43

NM3701 153.8 14.6 Waleta River Bridge Southern Highlands Koroba - Nipa to Tari 0.51

NM3701 0.2 - Koroba Creek Bridge Southern Highlands Koroba - end Highlands Hwy near Mendi to Nipa 0.35

NR0006 11.5 24.0 Sigo Creek Bridge ? Enga Enga Hway - Part 1 0.84

NR0006 12.9 25.0 Miniyamba No. 2 River Bridge ? Enga Enga Hway - Part 1 0.88

NR0006 13.8 36.6 Unda River Bridge No.1 ? Enga Enga Hway - Part 1 1.28

NR0006 32.9 24.0 Saa Creek Bridge ? Enga Enga Hway - Part 1 0.84

NR0006 55.6 21.3 Alyu River Bridge ? Enga Enga Hway - Part 1 0.75

NR0006 29.9 19.8 Nebelyer River Bridge ? Enga Enga Hway - Part 1 0.69

NR0007 26.1 38.4 Iaro River Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Lae end to Nadzab 2.76

NR0007 163.5 18.5 Feonoku Creek Bridge Eastern Highlands Highlands Hw - Waterais junction to Goroka 0.78

NR0006 10.8 27.0 Miniyamba River Bridge ? Enga Enga Hway - Part 1 0.95

NM3701 0.2 - Hundia Creek Bridge Southern Highlands Koroba - end Highlands Hwy near Mendi to Nipa 0.35

NM3701 106.0 15.1 Dns Creek Bridge Southern Highlands Koroba - Nipa to Tari 0.53

NR0007 39.0 73.9 Koman River Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Lae end to Nadzab 2.85

NM3701 113.2 11.0 Benaria River Bridge Southern Highlands Koroba - Nipa to Tari 0.39

NM3701 130.0 12.2 Tigibi Creek Bridge Southern Highlands Koroba - Nipa to Tari 0.39

NR0007 27.4 28.0 Darasimpi Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Lae end to Nadzab 0.94

NM4701 0.3 21.0 Poropop Bridge New Ireland Bulominsky - Kavieng to Fangalawa turnoff 0.69

NM4701 114.7 8.0 Bol Creek Bridge New Ireland Bulominsky - Fangalawa turnoff to Karu 0.28

NM4701 206.0 5.6 Kanam River Bridge New Ireland Bulominsky - Fangalawa turnoff to Karu 0.18

NR0012 30.7 4.2 Pasik Bridge East Sepik Sepik Hway - Passam to near Hayfield turnoff 0.16



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Table 7 – Bridges for Strengthening or Replacement included in Table 6 (contd)

RoadPosition

kmsLength, m Bridge Name Province TIPS Road Link Cost K mill

NR0008 59.3 - Yokia River Bridge Morobe Ramu Hway - Highlands Hwy turnoff to Bundi 0.35

NR0008 53.8 40.0 Ford Morobe Ramu Hway - Highlands Hwy turnoff to Bundi 0.35

NR0008 21.3 27.7 Maclay River Bridge Madang Ramu Hway - Madang Urban 0.93

NR0008 33.6 43.2 Murnass River Bridge Madang Ramu Hway - Madang Urban 1.47

NR0008 39.2 36.6 Del River Bridge Madang Ramu Hway - Madang Urban 1.23

NR0008 16.3 87.0 Danop Bridge Madang Ramu Hway - Madang Urban 3.57

NM4902 4.5 24.4 Ko Bridge West New Britain Hoskins - Part 1 0.89

NR0006 48.9 42.7 Lai Creek Bridge ? Enga Enga Hway - Part 1 1.50

NR0007 4.9 24.8 Gargi River Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Lae end to Nadzab 1.84

NR0007 6.8 100.2 Wahgi River Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Lae end to Nadzab 3.75

NM3701 139.6 19.7 Dauti Creek Bridge Southern Highlands Koroba - Nipa to Tari 0.69

NM3701 119.7 24.4 Huria River Bridge Southern Highlands Koroba - Nipa to Tari 0.78

NM3701 119.7 24.4 Huria River Bridge Southern Highlands Koroba - Nipa to Tari 0.64

NR0006 18.1 39.6 Unda River Bridge No 4 ? Enga Enga Hway - Part 1 1.39

NM3701 134.2 18.3 Toma River Bridge Southern Highlands Koroba - Nipa to Tari 0.64

NM3701 49.2 15.2 Kaso Creek Bridge Southern Highlands Koroba - end Highlands Hwy near Mendi to Nipa 0.49

NM3701 98.5 24.4 Margarima River No.2 Bridge ? Southern Highlands Koroba - Nipa to Tari 0.85

NM4701 170.5 - Kandan River Bridge New Ireland Bulominsky - Fangalawa turnoff to Karu 0.35

NM4701 118.0 - Libba Bridge New Ireland Bulominsky - Fangalawa turnoff to Karu 0.35

NM4701 133.0 12.0 Kabil Creek Bridge New Ireland Bulominsky - Fangalawa turnoff to Karu 0.40

NM4701 138.0 12.0 Konos No.1 Bridge New Ireland Bulominsky - Fangalawa turnoff to Karu 0.40

NM4701 143.0 12.2 Pinikindu River Bridge New Ireland Bulominsky - Fangalawa turnoff to Karu 0.43

NM4701 161.0 12.0 Malom Bridge New Ireland Bulominsky - Fangalawa turnoff to Karu 0.40

NM4701 139.0 - Konos No.2 Bridge New Ireland Bulominsky - Fangalawa turnoff to Karu 0.35

NR0008 22.6 28.8 Warwin Creek Bridge Madang Ramu Hway - Madang Urban 2.19

NR0008 15.6 30.7 Biges River Bridge Madang Ramu Hway - Madang Urban 2.28

NR0008 29.3 23.1 Sempi Creek Bridge Madang Ramu Hway - Madang Urban 1.73

NR0008 10.9 12.8 Wirui Bridge Madang Ramu Hway - Madang Urban 1.02

NM3601 12.1 11.5 Arehe Bridge Northern Kokoda - Part 1 0.39

NM3701 143.2 30.5 Pari Creek Bridge Southern Highlands Koroba - Nipa to Tari 1.07

NR0007 5.9 66.8 Aal River Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Lae end to Nadzab 2.50

NR0006 22.8 61.0 Lai River Bridge ? Enga Enga Hway - Part 1 2.14

NR0007 173.5 61.8 Mairi River Bridge Eastern Highlands Highlands Hw - Waterais junction to Goroka 4.64

NR0007 25.2 68.0 Chimbu River Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Lae end to Nadzab 5.13

NM3701 0.4 21.3 Kolongia Creek Bridge Southern Highlands Koroba - end Highlands Hwy near Mendi to Nipa 0.70

NR0007 171.2 46.8 Nurape Creek Bridge Eastern Highlands Highlands Hw - Waterais junction to Goroka 3.51

NM3701 52.1 18.3 Youl Creek Bridge Southern Highlands Koroba - end Highlands Hwy near Mendi to Nipa 0.64

NM4701 38.3 30.5 Lossuk River Bridge New Ireland Bulominsky - Kavieng to Fangalawa turnoff 1.07

NR0012 94.6 - Binik Bridge East Sepik Sepik Hway - Passam to near Hayfield turnoff 0.37

NR0008 68.1 21.3 Kohu Bridge Morobe Ramu Hway - Highlands Hwy turnoff to Bundi 0.70

NR0008 41.2 76.9 Surumarang River Bridge Madang Ramu Hway - Madang Urban 2.58

NM4701 299.8 - Kudukudu Bridge New Ireland Bulominsky - Karu to near Manga 0.35

NM4701 308.3 - Balai Bridge New Ireland Bulominsky - Karu to near Manga 0.35

NM4701 240.0 - Salupkup River Bridge New Ireland Bulominsky - Karu to near Manga 0.35

NM4701 241.0 - Nubil River Bridge New Ireland Bulominsky - Karu to near Manga 0.35

NM4701 0.0 19.3 Sohun Bridge New Ireland Bulominsky - Karu to near Manga 0.35

NM4701 327.9 - Nalas Bridge New Ireland Bulominsky - Karu to near Manga 0.35

NM4701 265.0 - Matakan Bridge New Ireland Bulominsky - Karu to near Manga 0.35

NM4701 319.8 - Himutu Bridge New Ireland Bulominsky - Karu to near Manga 0.35

NM4701 229.0 - Mi River Bridge New Ireland Bulominsky - Karu to near Manga 0.35

NM3601 60.1 18.4 Asua Bridge #2 Northern Kokoda - Part 1 0.69

NM3601 35.0 15.8 Garombi Bridge Northern Kokoda - Part 1 0.59

NR0006 47.2 70.0 Wea Creek Bridge ? Enga Enga Hway - Part 1 2.45

NM4802 6.5 18.2 Takubar Bridge East New Britain Tokua - Part 1 1.38

NM3701 0.6 27.4 Mendi River Bridge Southern Highlands Koroba - end Highlands Hwy near Mendi to Nipa 0.90

NM3701 176.2 30.5 Nagia River Bridge Southern Highlands Koroba - Tari to Koroba 0.35

NR0005 8.5 36.6 Mangani River Bridge Enga Wabag-Mendi - Wabag to Porgera Rd 1.93

NM4701 27.0 21.4 Ulul River Bridge New Ireland Bulominsky - Kavieng to Fangalawa turnoff 0.75

NM4701 172.0 24.4 Dalum Bridge New Ireland Bulominsky - Fangalawa turnoff to Karu 0.82

NM4701 152.0 24.0 Katendan Bridge New Ireland Bulominsky - Fangalawa turnoff to Karu 0.80

NM4701 159.0 24.0 Kimadan Bridge New Ireland Bulominsky - Fangalawa turnoff to Karu 0.80

NR0012 47.4 18.9 Potohu bridge East Sepik Sepik Hway - Passam to near Hayfield turnoff 0.58

NR0012 4.4 15.3 Nimbrim Bridge East Sepik Sepik Hway - Passam to near Hayfield turnoff 0.52

NR0008 42.9 24.4 Tapore Bridge Morobe Ramu Hway - Highlands Hwy turnoff to Bundi 0.85

NR0008 72.8 27.0 Auro Creek Bridge Morobe Ramu Hway - Highlands Hwy turnoff to Bundi 0.95

NR0008 74.2 21.3 Yakura River Bridge Morobe Ramu Hway - Highlands Hwy turnoff to Bundi 0.75

NR0008 1.8 48.9 Meiro River Bridge Madang Ramu Hway - Madang Urban 3.62

NM3601 79.6 21.9 Fala bridge Northern Kokoda - Part 1 0.74

NM3601 57.9 43.2 Divune bridge Northern Kokoda - Part 1 1.64

NM4802 12.3 22.7 Ulaveo Bridge East New Britain Tokua - Part 1 1.73

NR0007 39.1 76.2 Erap Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Lae end to Nadzab 5.72

NR0007 16.2 123.0 Ramu River Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Lae end to Nadzab 8.98



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Table 8 - Other Bridges for Strengthening or Replacement on National Roads

RoadPosition

kms

Length,

mBridge Name Province TIPS Road Link

Cost K

mill Year

ADB

BRIRAP

NR0009 351.0 4.2 Wauningi Creek Bridge ? East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.15 2014

NR0009 280.1 1.8 Dundanian Creek Culvert East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.06 2014

NR0009 316.1 7.8 Lemieng Creek Bridge ? East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.27 2014

NR0009 337.2 5.9 Pultalul Bridge ? East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.21 2014

NR0009 185.8 4.0 Gua Creek Bridge Madang Coastal Hway - Plantation Hotel to end Eastern section 0.14 2014

NR0009 342.2 6.8 Kamele Creek Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.24 2014

NR0009 367.7 8.9 Numeua Creek West Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.31 2014

NR0007 52.6 - Nonompinka Creek Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 0.35 2014

NR0007 54.6 - Honerangka Creek Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 0.35 2014

NR0007 46.6 - Munopa River Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 0.35 2014

NR0007 52.6 - Oromdaka Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 0.35 2014

NR0007 55.6 - Ofiga Creek Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 0.35 2014

NR0007 57.6 - Kingkio Creek Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 0.35 2014

NR0007 63.6 - Kafetina River Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 0.35 2014

NR0007 52.3 11.3 Umbaka Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 0.42 2014

NR0007 40.6 - Banepa Creek Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 0.35 2014

NR0007 60.6 - Avani Creek Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 0.35 2014

NR0007 62.3 - Arkim River Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 0.35 2014

NR0007 62.2 15.4 Kingkio Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 0.57 2014

NR0007 55.6 - Umbaka Creek Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 0.35 2014

NR0001 93.7 - Meporo Bridge Central Hiritano - Veimauri to Bereina turnoff 0.35 2014 8

NR0001 95.3 - Karama Bridge Central Hiritano - Veimauri to Bereina turnoff 0.35 2014 5

NR0001 75.2 - Laki Kepi Creek Bridge Central Hiritano - Veimauri to Bereina turnoff 0.35 2014

NR0001 60.7 - Keremai River Causeway Central Hiritano - Veimauri to Bereina turnoff 0.35 2014

NR0009 394.6 - Krup Creek Ford East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.35 2014

NR0009 402.6 - Bilum Creek Ford East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.35 2014

NR0009 461.5 3.3 Katu Creek Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - East/West Sepik border to end of central section 0.12 2014

NR0009 352.3 - Yalingi South Bridge ? East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.35 2014

NR0009 363.3 11.0 Nimo Creek Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.39 2014

NR0009 367.3 10.0 Numeua Creek East Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.35 2014

NR0009 317.0 - Chinapelli Creek Culvert East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.35 2014

NR0009 320.0 - Waitanan Cr. Culvert East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.35 2014

NR0009 404.9 - Bariget Creek East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.35 2014

NR0009 277.5 - Lun Creek Ford East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.35 2014

NR0009 287.6 - Harech East River Ford East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.35 2014

NR0009 356.2 11.0 Mengo Creek Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.39 2014

NR0009 363.8 10.0 Nimo Creek West Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.35 2014

NR0009 405.9 - Alau Creek Ford East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.35 2014

NR0009 239.5 - Mambot Creek Ford East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.35 2014

NR0009 244.0 - Matapau Creek Ford East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.35 2014

NR0009 265.5 - Daniwam Creek Ford East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.35 2014

NR0009 273.2 - Dandriuad River Causeway ? East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.35 2014

NR0009 287.9 - Harech West River Ford East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.35 2014

NR0009 362.9 11.0 Mengo River Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.39 2014

NR0009 250.1 - Chimao Creek Ford East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.35 2014

NR0009 255.5 - Danmul River Ford East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.35 2014

NR0009 247.1 - Karasin Creek Ford East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.35 2014

NR0009 262.1 - Dumbuai Creek Ford East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.35 2014

NR0009 281.0 - Remboi Creek Ford East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.35 2014

NR0007 76.0 23.5 Kamanotina River Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 0.87 2014

NR0007 48.9 21.5 Orompaka Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 0.79 2014

NR0007 74.8 21.3 Korogia River Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 0.75 2014

NR0007 64.7 18.4 Avari Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 0.68 2014

NR0007 51.1 18.6 Honerangka Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 0.69 2014

NR0007 51.5 24.5 Ofiga Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 0.91 2014

NR0007 77.4 24.5 Berefi Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 0.91 2014

NR0011 5.3 5.0 Singer River Bridge Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.17 2014

NR0011 11.0 4.0 Goglo Stream Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.14 2014

NR0011 21.0 4.0 Tabol Bridge Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.14 2014

NR0011 26.2 5.0 Koniga Bridge Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.17 2015

NR0011 30.0 5.0 Bombo Mer Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.17 2015

NR0011 40.5 5.0 Gowe Bridge Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.17 2015

NR0011 36.8 5.0 Kagile Creek Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.17 2015

NR0010 20.2 16.5 Little Navo East New Britain New Britain Hw - Rabaul to Gaulim 0.58 2015

ND3501 6.6 - Balagom Milne Bay East Cape - Part 1 0.35 2015

ND3501 19.2 - Watunou Causeway Milne Bay East Cape - Part 1 0.35 2015

ND3501 23.4 - Koiyagaru Log Bridge Milne Bay East Cape - Part 1 0.35 2015

ND3501 6.6 - Bwawilai Causeway Milne Bay East Cape - Part 1 0.35 2015

ND3501 12.8 - Ulina Causeway Milne Bay East Cape - Part 1 0.35 2015

ND3501 18.0 - Hiliganae Tributory Milne Bay East Cape - Part 1 0.35 2015

ND3501 37.5 - Bayo Causeway Milne Bay East Cape - Part 1 0.35 2015

ND3501 25.2 9.0 Unknown Bridge Milne Bay East Cape - Part 1 0.24 2015

ND3501 22.7 - Unknown Ford Milne Bay East Cape - Part 1 0.35 2015




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Table 8 - Other Bridges for Strengthening or Replacement on National Roads (contd)

RoadPosition

kms

Length,


Cost K

mill Year

ADB

BRIRAP

ND3501 20.6 - Goilayoli Causeway Milne Bay East Cape - Part 1 0.35 2015

ND3501 34.1 - Pipiu Causeway Milne Bay East Cape - Part 1 0.35 2015

ND3501 29.3 7.0 Unknown Bridge ? Milne Bay East Cape - Part 1 0.35 2015

ND3501 22.5 - Dadu We Causeway Milne Bay East Cape - Part 1 0.35 2015

ND3501 28.4 - Opalai Causeway Milne Bay East Cape - Part 1 0.35 2015

ND3501 37.4 - Huhula Causeway Milne Bay East Cape - Part 1 0.35 2015





ND3501 13.3 - Wekuwekulana Causeway Milne Bay East Cape - Part 1 0.35 2015

ND3501 14.7 - Hiliganae Causeway Milne Bay East Cape - Part 1 0.35 2015


ND3501 25.2 9.0 Unknown Bridge Milne Bay East Cape - Part 1 0.27 2015

NR0009 399.1 14.3 Bogameta Creek Culvert East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.52 2015

NR0009 314.3 16.2 Walmegol Creek West Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.57 2015

NR0009 176.6 2.9 Tidal Creek Bridge Madang Coastal Hway - Plantation Hotel to end Eastern section 0.11 2015

NR0009 178.4 7.5 Bogia Creek Bridge Madang Coastal Hway - Plantation Hotel to end Eastern section 0.26 2015

NR0009 309.1 15.2 Koronal Creek Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.50 2015

NR0009 306.6 15.2 Marai Creek Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.51 2015

NR0009 297.8 18.3 Machiam Creek Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.60 2015

NR0009 306.4 15.2 Paup Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.50 2015

NR0009 291.4 15.2 Drindaria Creek Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.51 2015

NR0009 315.0 15.2 Chaloar Creek Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.50 2015

NR0009 291.7 18.3 Rin Zarier Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.61 2015

NR0009 288.4 18.3 Rimbaring East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.60 2015

NR0009 310.4 15.3 Dringbarek / Akanai Ck Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.50 2015

NR0009 320.4 16.2 Mayiem Creek Bridge ? East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.57 2015

NR0009 328.9 15.2 Nou Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.53 2015

NR0009 357.5 15.0 Meri Creek Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.53 2015

ND4801 29.3 7.0 Unknown Bridge ? East New Britain Korere - Part 1 0.43 2015

NR0007 47.0 18.0 Pin River Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 1.33 2015

NR0007 51.2 45.0 Pino River Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 1.48 2015

NR0007 49.2 15.5 Nonompinka Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 0.57 2015

NR0007 74.6 18.6 Wanta Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 1.37 2015

NR0007 110.9 12.3 Sunufamu Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 0.46 2015

NR0011 13.0 7.0 Wagla Bridge Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.24 2015

NR0011 14.4 7.0 Kin Stream Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.24 2015

NR0011 18.3 9.0 Sene River Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.31 2015

NR0011 32.5 - Auke Creek Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.29 2015

NR0011 35.2 7.0 Gagel Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.24 2015

NR0001 22.5 70.0 Brown River Bridge Central Hiritano - POM to Veimauri 2.06 2015 2

NR0010 35.3 24.4 Soi Bridge East New Britain New Britain Hw - Rabaul to Gaulim 0.81 2015 9

ND3501 41.5 12.3 Gadudu Bridge Milne Bay East Cape - Part 1 0.45 2015

NR0009 176.0 4.3 Redwater Creek Bridge Madang Coastal Hway - Plantation Hotel to end Eastern section 0.17 2015

NR0009 485.9 7.3 Imunda Creek Causeway East Sepik Coastal Hway - East/West Sepik border to end of central section 0.26 2015

NR0009 201.2 - Menship Bridge ? Madang Coastal Hway - Plantation Hotel to end Eastern section 0.35 2015

NR0009 202.5 - Barakango Ford Madang Coastal Hway - Plantation Hotel to end Eastern section 0.35 2015

NR0009 347.6 18.3 Narango Creek Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.64 2015

NR0009 312.3 21.3 Akanai West Creek Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.71 2015

NR0009 160.5 4.3 Kalakasama Creek Bridge Madang Coastal Hway - Plantation Hotel to end Eastern section 0.15 2015

NR0009 164.3 8.2 Wangol Creek Bridge Madang Coastal Hway - Plantation Hotel to end Eastern section 0.40 2015

NR0009 331.1 18.3 Rohm Point Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.64 2015

NR0009 294.9 18.3 Yakamul Creek Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.68 2015

NR0009 314.1 20.2 Walmegol Creek East Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.71 2015

NR0004 70.2 22.8 Kumaru Bridge Morobe Wau - Mumeng (turnoff to Snake) to Wau 0.80 2016

NR0004 128.6 22.6 Wara Muli Bridge Morobe Wau - Mumeng (turnoff to Snake) to Wau 0.72 2016

NR0007 105.5 56.0 Kaugel River Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 1.90 2016

NR0007 94.8 25.6 Moli Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 1.91 2016

NR0007 97.6 18.5 Yasifo Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 0.68 2016

NR0007 113.3 25.9 Hatigu Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 1.94 2016

NR0007 88.1 56.2 Nebilyer River Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 1.88 2016

NR0007 76.2 18.4 Kurongka Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 0.68 2016

NR0007 53.1 27.7 Memintz River Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 2.04 2016

NR0007 84.4 49.6 Dirtywater Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 1.84 2016

NR0007 92.4 18.4 Siguya Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 0.68 2016

NR0011 98.1 12.2 Irook Bridge Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.43 2016

NR0011 25.2 9.0 Unknown Bridge Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.43 2016

NR0011 79.8 - Chimbu Log Bridge Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.35 2016

NR0011 14.0 12.0 Unknown Ford Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.42 2016



NR0011 28.2 - Kombomer Bridge Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.34 2016

NR0011 77.5 - Korkara Log Bridge Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.35 2016



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RoadPosition

kms

Length,


Cost K

mill Year

ADB

BRIRAP

NR0011 22.7 - Unknown Ford Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.40 2016

NR0011 24.6 11.0 Subur Bridge Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.37 2016



NR0011 22.6 - Sare Ford Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.35 2016

NR0001 43.1 44.2 Kuriva bridge Central Hiritano - POM to Veimauri 1.63 2016

NR0010 8.4 16.0 Ulamona Log Bridge East New Britain New Britain Hw - Rabaul to Gaulim 0.56 2016 8

NM3301 18.5 5.3 Ianabevai bridge Central Sogeri - Part 1 0.20 2016


ND3501 44.1 25.0 Walaliai Bridge ? Milne Bay East Cape - Part 1 0.88 2016

ND3501 12.5 12.0 Nigila Bridge Milne Bay East Cape - Part 1 0.48 2016


ND3501 29.2 22.0 Divinai Bridge Milne Bay East Cape - Part 1 0.81 2016

ND3501 24.2 30.0 Bubuleta Bridge Milne Bay East Cape - Part 1 0.90 2016

NR0009 420.9 - Dacal Creek Ford East Sepik Coastal Hway - East/West Sepik border to end of central section 0.35 2016

NR0009 426.2 - Hilowan Creek Ford East Sepik Coastal Hway - East/West Sepik border to end of central section 0.35 2016

NR0009 426.6 - Otobalib Creek Ford East Sepik Coastal Hway - East/West Sepik border to end of central section 0.35 2016

NR0009 427.0 - Mon Creek Ford East Sepik Coastal Hway - East/West Sepik border to end of central section 0.35 2016

NR0009 206.7 18.3 Awar River Bridge Madang Coastal Hway - Plantation Hotel to end Eastern section 0.60 2016

NR0009 58.2 18.4 Owaga Creek Bridge Madang Coastal Hway - Plantation Hotel to end Eastern section 0.63 2016

NR0009 426.1 - Barasi Creek Ford East Sepik Coastal Hway - East/West Sepik border to end of central section 0.35 2016

NR0009 196.2 18.3 Kalagima River Bridge Madang Coastal Hway - Plantation Hotel to end Eastern section 0.60 2016

NR0009 124.2 12.6 Mangarara Bridge Madang Coastal Hway - Plantation Hotel to end Eastern section 0.47 2016

NR0009 409.6 - Halagama Creek Ford East Sepik Coastal Hway - East/West Sepik border to end of central section 0.35 2016

NR0009 427.8 - Sevi Creek Ford East Sepik Coastal Hway - East/West Sepik border to end of central section 0.35 2016

NR0009 432.6 - Dumig Creek Ford East Sepik Coastal Hway - East/West Sepik border to end of central section 0.35 2016

NR0009 433.1 - Mikem Creek Ford East Sepik Coastal Hway - East/West Sepik border to end of central section 0.35 2016

NR0009 460.5 10.0 Amo Creek Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - East/West Sepik border to end of central section 0.35 2016

NR0009 460.8 9.1 Kasu Creek Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - East/West Sepik border to end of central section 0.32 2016

NR0009 476.3 9.2 Dasi River Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - East/West Sepik border to end of central section 0.32 2016

NR0009 178.1 5.7 Kukwat Creek Bridge Madang Coastal Hway - Plantation Hotel to end Eastern section 0.21 2016

NR0009 493.0 10.0 Dagua Creek Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - East/West Sepik border to end of central section 0.35 2016

NR0009 311.4 27.4 Akun Creek Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.90 2016

NR0009 164.7 13.4 Concrete Ford? Madang Coastal Hway - Plantation Hotel to end Eastern section 0.45 2016

NR0009 414.7 - Hila Creek Ford East Sepik Coastal Hway - East/West Sepik border to end of central section 0.35 2016

NR0009 299.8 39.6 Niumen Creek Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 1.34 2016

NR0009 300.5 27.4 Ringkarup / East Akanai Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 0.91 2016

NR0009 418.9 - Manib Creek Ford East Sepik Coastal Hway - East/West Sepik border to end of central section 0.35 2016

NR0009 437.4 - Waraben Creek Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - East/West Sepik border to end of central section 0.35 2016

NR0009 331.3 34.8 Aitape River Bridge ? East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 1.22 2016

NR0009 293.6 30.5 Ninjane / Rin Zani Creek Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 1.00 2016

NR0008 116.5 - Shit Creek Bridge Madang Ramu Hway - turnoff to Bundi to near Madang 0.35 2016

NR0008 97.7 - Onasa Bridge Madang Ramu Hway - turnoff to Bundi to near Madang 0.35 2016

NR0008 144.4 - Tapo Ford Madang Ramu Hway - turnoff to Bundi to near Madang 0.35 2016 1

NR0008 103.7 - Kove Ford Madang Ramu Hway - turnoff to Bundi to near Madang 0.35 2016

NR0008 134.8 - Mano Culvert Madang Ramu Hway - turnoff to Bundi to near Madang 0.35 2017

NR0004 1.7 15.5 Pumpkin 2 Bridge Morobe Wau - Highlands Hwy near Lae to Mumeng (turnoff to Snake) 0.88 2017

NR0004 27.7 22.0 Gorogas # 2 Bridge Morobe Wau - Highlands Hwy near Lae to Mumeng (turnoff to Snake) 0.80 2017

NR0007 46.0 78.0 Koromugl River Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 2.65 2017

NR0007 40.3 37.1 Benapa Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 1.15 2017

NR0007 43.6 35.8 Iyunopa River Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 2.74 2017

NR0007 98.5 24.5 Parirosay Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 0.91 2017

NR0007 130.0 31.2 Kitamu Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 2.34 2017

NR0007 46.4 68.0 Ankura River Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 2.54 2017

NR0007 60.7 30.5 Andel River Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 1.07 2017

NR0007 6.8 100.2 Wahgi River Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 2.10 2017

NR0007 127.0 30.7 Zokozoi Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 2.30 2017

NR0007 50.8 59.0 Biano River Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 2.07 2017

NR0007 77.4 33.9 Turuk River Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 2.53 2017

NR0007 67.4 35.9 Kafetina River Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 2.69 2017

NR0007 53.6 73.8 Tuman River Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 2.69 2017

NR0002 292.5 9.3 Dewala Creek Bridge Milne Bay Magi - End of eastern section to Sagarai turnoff 0.31 2017

NR0011 81.9 15.0 Toromabund Bridge? Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.53 2017


NR0011 89.2 18.0 Bendam Bridge No. 2 Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.58 2017

NR0011 81.2 15.0 Mondia Bridge Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.53 2017

NR0011 83.3 15.3 Kangirae Bridge Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.54 2017

NR0011 89.8 15.3 Bendam Bridge No. 1 Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.54 2017

NR0011 91.5 15.3 Kombroome Bridge Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.54 2017

NR0011 30.5 14.0 Bedam Creek Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.45 2017

NR0011 8.0 15.0 Unknown Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.54 2017




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Source: from TIPS model analysis Notes:

1. The above table lists bridges identified in TIPS analysis as requiring strengthening or replacement, but excludes bridges on road sections planned for upgrading or restoration (costs included in Table 6).

2. The TIPS analysis provides an initial screening only and candidate bridges should be inspected in the field and rated using a method such as that applied in the ADB BRIRAP project

3. Bridges with numbers in the right hand column indicate the BRIRAP ranking priority for replacement of the bridges

on the project road concerned. The BRIRAP project roads are Hiritano, Magi, Ramu, New Britain and Sepik Highways. Bridges marked “N” indicates that they have been inspected and determined not to need replacement.

3.3.3 Feasibility Studies for New and Restored Rural Road Links

While budgetary constraints are unlikely to permit the construction of new “missing link” and

economic corridor roads within the plan period 2014-2018, scoping and detailed feasibility studies

will be prepared to better determine the economic and social benefits in relation to cost of the

proposed links and to establish priorities.

RoadPosition

kms

Length,


Cost K

mill Year

ADB

BRIRAP

NR0001 17.3 42.2 Sapeharo Bridge Central Hiritano - POM to Veimauri 1.39 2017 N

NR0001 37.5 99.5 Vanapa bridge Central Hiritano - POM to Veimauri 3.38 2017 N

NR0001 16.0 42.2 Makara Bridge Central Hiritano - POM to Veimauri 1.39 2017 N

NR0001 13.9 18.4 Rubulogo bridge Central Hiritano - POM to Veimauri 1.38 2017 N

NR0010 0.0 21.3 Nuau Bridge East New Britain New Britain Hw - Rabaul to Gaulim 0.73 2017 22

NM4501 12.7 16.4 Daundo Creek Bridge ? West Sepik Ainbai - Part 1 0.57 2017

NR0010 20.0 33.5 Ibana Bridge East New Britain New Britain Hw - Rabaul to Gaulim 1.14 2017 12

NR0010 30.7 37.0 Pika Bridge East New Britain New Britain Hw - Rabaul to Gaulim 1.30 2017 1

ND3501 26.5 30.0 Bubuleta Bridge ? Milne Bay East Cape - Part 1 1.05 2017

NR0009 508.3 13.1 Neau Creek Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - East/West Sepik border to end of central section 0.46 2017

NR0009 396.1 24.2 Pirumba Creek Ford East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 1.78 2018

NR0009 484.3 12.8 Pruro Creek Causeway East Sepik Coastal Hway - East/West Sepik border to end of central section 0.45 2018

NR0009 485.2 13.9 Manda Creek Causeway East Sepik Coastal Hway - East/West Sepik border to end of central section 0.49 2018

NR0009 495.7 16.8 Dalon Creek Causeway East Sepik Coastal Hway - East/West Sepik border to end of central section 0.59 2018

NR0009 506.7 15.6 Yano Creek Causeway East Sepik Coastal Hway - East/West Sepik border to end of central section 0.55 2018

NR0009 508.9 12.7 Warakol Creek Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - East/West Sepik border to end of central section 0.44 2018

NR0009 312.5 37.8 Nigia River Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 1.40 2018

NR0009 168.6 12.1 Imbamba Creek Bridge Madang Coastal Hway - Plantation Hotel to end Eastern section 0.42 2018

NR0009 158.7 7.0 Suaru Bridge Madang Coastal Hway - Plantation Hotel to end Eastern section 0.30 2018

NR0009 197.1 24.4 Sakula River Bridge No.2 Madang Coastal Hway - Plantation Hotel to end Eastern section 0.80 2018

NR0009 472.1 12.5 Bilakwara Creek Bridge ? East Sepik Coastal Hway - East/West Sepik border to end of central section 0.44 2018

NR0009 476.1 14.2 Kongkong River Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - East/West Sepik border to end of central section 0.50 2018

NR0009 140.2 15.0 Kaukomba Creek Culvert Madang Coastal Hway - Plantation Hotel to end Eastern section 0.90 2018

NR0009 349.7 39.6 Wainingi Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 1.39 2018

NR0009 145.4 21.8 Tobenam Creek Bridge Madang Coastal Hway - Plantation Hotel to end Eastern section 0.72 2018

NR0009 327.3 59.9 Raihu River Bridge East Sepik Coastal Hway - Angoram to Wewak 2.09 2018


NR0004 23.3 39.1 Gabensis Bridge Morobe Wau - Highlands Hwy near Lae to Mumeng (turnoff to Snake) 1.47 2018

NR0004 68.1 33.7 Vawok Bridge Morobe Wau - Highlands Hwy near Lae to Mumeng (turnoff to Snake) 1.26 2018


NR0007 50.0 78.9 Garniger Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 2.95 2018

NR0007 162.0 41.2 Singsing Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 3.11 2018

NR0007 106.2 98.0 Bena Bena River Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 3.63 2018

NR0007 65.8 36.0 Anga River Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 1.35 2018

NR0007 138.9 41.6 Maniyata River Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 3.12 2018

NR0007 142.4 23.0 Geteyaga Creek Bridge Morobe Highlands Hw - Nadzab to Waterais junction 1.73 2018

NR0002 298.1 12.3 Cameron Creek Bridge Milne Bay Magi - End of eastern section to Sagarai turnoff 0.43 2018

NR0002 298.6 12.3 Alotau Creek Bridge Milne Bay Magi - End of eastern section to Sagarai turnoff 0.43 2018

NR0011 15.7 22.0 Marea River Bridge Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.79 2018

NR0011 87.2 23.0 Agunege Bridge Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.74 2018

NR0011 93.4 18.3 Koninga Bridge Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.64 2018

NR0011 82.5 18.0 Taikoni Bridge Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.63 2018

NR0011 84.8 21.0 Chimbu Bridge No. 2 (Gamb) Chimbu Bundi Hway (Kundiawa - Gembogl) - Part 1 0.74 2018




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On the basis of preliminary analysis made using the TIPS model (see Volume3, Table 21), the

following road links will be subject to detailed feasibility study and, where feasibility is favourable,

preliminary design, over the next five years, with a suggested general order of priority:

Gulf to Southern Highlands Road – in particular the Kopi-Samberigi-Erave link. Over

most of the route there is now an existing road and a scoping feasibility study was carried

out in 2012. This needs to be further detailed. The feasibility of a link from Kopi east to

Tovei/Wowei, the site of the proposed new port should be investigated jointly with a

feasibility study for development of the port itself as it is not clear what role the port would

play either as a new domestic or international gateway and what trades might be attracted

to use it. A further land connection to Kerema is a more ambitious and longer term

prospect, but should be included in ongoing feasibility studies as the most likely route for

completion of a PRAEC corridor road.

New Britain Highway and wider development of the New Britain transport network –

completing the Kimbe to Rabaul/Kokopo connection is the highest priority, through an area

important for logging and palm oil and linking East and West New Britain; the project shows

a good indicative B/C ratio and there is at least one previous feasibility study that can be

used as a guide. At the same time it will be useful to carry out a wider strategic study of the

most advantageous way of developing the New Britain strategic road network in future,

including the connections proposed along the south coast, a much larger scale project, and

upgrading of the Cross-Island link (Gasmata Road); also the onward connection from

Kimbe to Cape Gloucester (also included in a prior feasibility study) and/or via the south

coast and Kandrian. This network study of New Britain should include the role of coastal

shipping as an alternative or adjunct to road.

Alternative Route from Highlands to Lae and Madang – there is a long standing route

reliability problem with the Highlands Highway through Simbu province, where unstable

geology leads to repeated movement in the road bench and expensive and disruptive

repairs. A second route between the Highlands and the coast would provide useful

resilience and at the same time could open up areas to better transport access.

Route NR-0011, the Bundi Highway between the Highlands Highway at Kundiawa and the

Ramu Highway provides a potential alternative to the Highlands Highway through Simbu

and Eastern Highlands Provinces as well as a shorter route to Madang from the Highlands.

Its disadvantages are that it traverses mountainous terrain and does not completely avoid

the unstable Highlands Highway section. As an existing link through a relatively well

populated area, although with a currently impassable central section, and probably the

shortest route alternative, this should be considered. However, some rerouting of the

Highway west of Kundiawa would still be required.

The Baiyer River-Simbai-Aiome-Madang missing link, on which a small start has been

made using PNGDF resources, would fulfil a similar function but is much longer as a route

to Lae although through less mountainous terrain. Also a large section of the route is

through relatively thinly populated areas. A possibility to improve the connectivity of this

route is to utilise the recently constructed Usino to Yasagi Road (Ramu Nickel Access) and

extend this route to Aiome.

A third possibility is to upgrade the Banz-Tabibuga Road as far as the Kol Road junction.

Banz-Tabibuga has been given a functional classification of II, so is suitable for upgrading

on the basis of connectivity to the district centre. A new route would then connect from the

Kol Road through to the Yasagi-Usino Road probably across the Jimi Gap (headwaters of

the Jimi River).

Wau-Garaina-Popondetta – this connection of the Lae-Wau Road to the Northern

Highway and Popondetta, either on an inland route or coastal route via Morobe Patrol Post,



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is the fourth project for which feasibility studies should be made. A wider study of the

network effects of connecting Oro to Central Province via the Bariji-Safia-Moreguina

proposed link can also be added.

The DoT will develop a national transport network demand model to support the feasibility studies of

inter-regional transport connections.

3.3.4 Provincial Roads

The Department of Transport will assist provincial governments to develop prioritised expenditure

plans for provincial transport infrastructure utilising NTS principles, TIPS analysis, screening

feasibility studies and detailed feasibility studies for larger provincial projects. As set out in the

NTS, selected provincial transport infrastructure will be transferred over time to national

responsibility in accordance with the MTDP and DSP, with preference given to infrastructure with a

higher functional classification as determined in the NTS.

Details of provincial transport plans and expenditure priorities will be included in subsequent

reviews of the MTTP.

3.3.5 National Capital District Roads

The planning, development and maintenance of all roads within the boundaries of NCD will be

managed through NCDC in coordination with DoW and NRA as the agencies responsible for

declared national roads within NCD. A comprehensive land use and urban transport planning

study, including a reviewed, updated and extended traffic demand and network assignment model

will be commissioned by NCDC as an aid to decision-making on the future development of the

urban road network. This study will investigate the feasibility, costs and economics of new and

upgraded road links to support the expansion of the urban area and to facilitate uncongested

movement between the commercial centres, industrial areas, residential subdivisions and the major

traffic generators of the port and airport. In relation to the port, the study will take account of

possible relocation of port functions, of the developing role of Motukea and the desirability of routing

heavy traffic with origin or destination outside of Port Moresby.

The following new and upgraded road links will be investigated, prioritised and implemented as

funding permits:

Roads for which design has been completed:

Upgrading of Hanubada Road / Boe-Vagi Road / Baruni Road, to improved two-lane and

divided four lane standard;

Outer Ring Road from Baruni Road, Gerehu roundabout, to 9 Mile to four lane divided

standard

Ela Beach Road and Port Moresby CBD road improvements

Gavamani Road / Scratchley Road improvements

Hubert Murray Highway, Taurama roundabout, 2 Mile Hill section improvements

7 Mile (airport area) road improvements

Gordons industrial area road improvements

Planned projects awaiting design:

Lawes Road and connections to Poreporena Freeway upgrading

Papa Lealea Road to Napa Napa upgrading

Koura Way upgrading, including 4 lane divided sections

Dikagari Road / Kumarare Street two lane upgrading

Waigani government office area road links and upgrading, including Somare Circuit



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Hubert Murray Highway, Erima Roundabout to 9 Mile four lane divided road and 9 Mile to

Laloki upgrading;

Dogura Road, Taurama Road and Korobosea Drive two lane upgrading

Possible new road links for investigation:

Koura Way extension to Hanuabada

Baruni bypass

Kumul Avenue extension

Link from Sir John Guise Drive with flyover across Erima roundabout to Port Moresby

International Airport

Jacksons Parade bypass

Links from Waigani to Outer Ring Road (extension of Pitpit Road and new road along

University of PNG boundary)

Link from Sogeri Road east of 9 Mile to Dogura Road

Link from Dogura Road to end of Taurama Road

Taurama Barracks bypass

Paga Point ring road (Port Moresby town)

Koki/Ela Beach/CDB route alternatives (further upgrading of Ela Beach Road and possible

causeway option)

3.4 Port and Maritime Navigation Projects

3.4.1 Introduction

The content of the maritime sector infrastructure investment component of the MTTP over the first

five year period is heavily influenced by the Lae Port Development. Although assessed to be self-

financing, in that revenues can support the project loan, it forms a large capital commitment and will

limit the extent to which other port infrastructure investment can also be developed in parallel, other

than committed and ongoing projects.

In the port sector, there are a number of market and feasibility studies intended by PNG Ports, and

the pattern of port development will be influenced by the findings of these initiatives.

As with other modes, maintenance of the existing port and navigation infrastructure is the first

priority for funding, followed by upgrading and new development only where funds permit and where

these can be shown to be sustainable both financially and economically. The extent to which a

CSO obligation is recognised by Government and is funded will influence the extent of rehabilitation

at the non-commercial ports and for lower level port infrastructure.

Table 9 shows the port and maritime navaid projects proposed for the first five years of the MTTP

with an indicative schedule and sources of funding. The sources of funding assume that PNGPCL

is able to fund capital development and maintenance of the first tier main ports (Lae, Port Moresby,

Kimbe) from revenue and sources of borrowing, with the major project at Lae being committed

funding from an ADB loan. For the second tier of ports, it is assumed that PNGPCL will be able to

fund maintenance works from revenue, but capital development will require Government financial

support through the development budget. Where funding is shown as from PNGPCL revenue, it is

also shown as committed (blue bar).

For the remaining non-commercial ports, it is assumed that a suitable arrangement will be made for

financially supporting their maintenance and, where necessary, rehabilitation as a community

services obligation (CSO), either from direct Government subsidy or through some form of industry

levy, as discussed in the NTS Volume 3. Where projects are partly CSO funded they are shown as



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a purple bar (partly committed) and where entirely CSO funded or dependent on direct

Development Budget support, they are shown as a red bar (uncommitted).

3.4.2 Maintenance and Rehabilitation for Main Ports

The TIPS 2010 evaluation showed high B/C ratios (greater than 10) for continuation of basic

maintenance at all the operational main ports with the exception of Daru (B/C of 0.2) and Aitape for

which no assessment was made.

Dredging of the berths at several wharves is needed to remove accumulated siltation. Dredging at

Kimbe, Rabaul, Oro Bay and Vanimo improve wharf operability and showed good B/C ratios (range

4 to 7). Dredging at Daru and Kavieng gave low B/C ratios.

With the exception of Lae pavement repairs, the rehabilitation projects, all of which involve

substantial capital outlays, give B/C ratios well below 1.0. The assessments were made from the

viewpoint of increased efficiency of port and ship operation before and after the rehabilitation work.

They do not reflect the cost of the wharves becoming unserviceable over time if rehabilitation work

is not carried out. The analysis indicates that for most wharves a policy of continued basic

maintenance and spot repairs is preferred to major rehabilitation.

3.4.3 Main Port Upgrading and Extensions

Upgrading and expansion works will generally be justified on a financial basis at the three profitable

main ports of Lae, Port Moresby and Kimbe. At the next level of main ports, upgrading and

expansion may be justifiable on a national economic basis as traffic demand increases in the

second half of the planning period, even though the ports do not return a profit at the present time

(Rabaul, Wewak, Madang, Oro Bay and Alotau) provided that there is a clear expectation of

increased cargo and vessel throughput and little risk of trade being diverted to other port facilities,

including privately established ports. For all other PNGPCL ports there is unlikely to be any

justification for upgrading or expansion and for some closure or divestment are more likely futures

for certain PNGPCL ports (Kerema, Kupiano, Kinim, Lihir, Misima, Siassi, Samarai).

A brief description of the port upgrading and extension projects is given below.

Lae Port

Lae is the main export port for Papua New Guinea and is experiencing the greatest capacity

constraints in both berthage and storage. With its large hinterland and as the internal road network

expands, Lae is likely to be become even more dominant as PNG’s primary port in the future. One

of only three ports that are currently profitable and with limited opportunities for the development of

private port facilities, Lae will be a main focus of port expansion in PNG over the time frame of the

NTS. Projects aim to contain occupancy for both international and coastal berths below the 65%

level needed for efficient operation through increased container transfer rates, and to increase

container terminal storage capacity. Upgrading is also required for larger size bulk tankers. A

master plan for Lae port prepared by PNGPCL covering the next 20 years will influence future

revisions of the MTTP. The capital projects at Lae in the short to medium term are:

Berth 1 and Tidal Basin: dredging of a tidal basin 700m by 400m with entrance channel,

250m wharf, 200,000 TEU container yard together with associated revetments, navigational

aids, port link road, buildings and utilities. Committed funding from ADB.

Tanker Berth and Cement Wharf extension/reconfiguration: partial demolition and

reconstruction as general purpose berths primarily for tankers and bulk cement vessels but

otherwise available for container vessels. This project was proposed as an interim capacity

enhancement while the tidal basin project was under development. Continuing need for this

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Berth No. 3 extension: this is an extension of the coastal berth from 130m to 240m length to

accommodate up to three vessels. This project was proposed as an interim capacity

enhancement while the tidal basin project was under development. The project was

commenced in 2009. Continuing need for this extension as opposed to rehabilitation should

therefore be reviewed as part of Lae Port Master Plan.

Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHCs): two mobile cranes for supplementing ship-mounted cranes

to increase the rate of cargo transfer and reduce ship berthing time.

RTG cranes: seven rubber tyre mounted gantry cranes for container handling between

quayside, container stack and road transfer area; funded in 2012 budget appropriation.

Inland port and transport link: to accommodate cargo growth and free portside space, an

inland port terminal is under construction at 2 mile; a dedicated transport link has been

proposed as a future development.

Portion 508 project: development of an area owned by PNG Ports requiring reclamation and

development for storage and ancillary facilities, details to be determined by the Lae Port

Master Plan study.

Port Moresby

The future development of the downtown port in Fairfax Harbour is influenced by the future role of

private port facilities developed at Motukea to support the LNG development. The existing port is

also constrained by its physical location close to downtown Port Moresby, with difficult land

transport access that cannot be easily improved. While there will always be a need for main port

facilities to service NCD and Central Province, the port’s hinterland has relatively little scope for

expansion by new land transport connections. Future relocation of Port Moresby port to Tatana

Island is a possibility but development rests upon master planning yet to be undertaken. In the

meantime, projects are aimed at removing existing port constraints and improving productivity.

Berth 4a Extension: 232m long x 25m wide overseas wharf, 57m long x 12m wide coastal

wharf, dredging, revetment works, earthworks and pavements, drainage, electrical and

water services. Existing pavement at Terminal 5 to be upgraded to a heavy duty concrete

block finish to cater for container loads and serve as container storage area for the Berth 4A

extension. The continuing need for this expansion project which was originally proposed as

a stopgap while the main wharf was undergoing repair needs to be considered as part of

Port Moresby ongoing master planning.

Mobile Harbour Cranes: two 40t capacity mobile container cranes to supplement ship-

mounted cranes for improving container handling rates are proposed.

RTG cranes: three rubber tyre mounted gantry cranes for container handling between

quayside, container stack and road transfer area were acquired in 2011.

Incinerator: quarantine incinerator and waste treatment facility to meet national/international

biosecurity and safety requirements. This may be considered as a certification project

required for the continued operation of the port, so has priority in that respect and has not

been subject to economic analysis.

Kimbe

Kimbe is the third profit making port and a major export port for palm oil. The port also handles

international and coastal general and container cargo experiences port congestion when schedules

coincide.

Tanker berth: a separate tanker berth for palm oil is proposed to reduce ship queuing and

provide for long term expansion of the palm oil industry including developing Kimbe as a

hub port for palm oil from other parts of PNG and the Solomon islands. The berth will be

sized for new larger 200m tankers and is proposed in place of an earlier proposal to extend

the existing common user berth. The TIPS 2010 analysis did not show the former



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extension project to be economically viable and this larger and higher cost project is

expected similarly to have a low B/C ratio.

Wewak

Wewak port does not generate revenue sufficient to cover its operating and maintenance costs.

However, a major expansion of the wharf has been proposed.

Wharf expansion: the design has been completed for this proposal to handle an increased

in ship calls and longer vessels resulting from anticipated traffic for fish processing and for

support of mining projects in the Sepik region. The project involves 100,000m³ of dredging,

creation of 2,400 m² storage area, a new 180m x 9m wide earth filled causeway, 2 no. 32m

x 5m wide approach trestles, two breasting and mooring dolphins and a 86m x 19m wide

reinforced concrete wharf head. The TIPS 2010 economic evaluation gave a very low B/C

ratio for the project (0.02).

Oro Bay

There is no dedicated facility for handling dangerous goods at PNG ports. Oro Bay has been

proposed by PNG Ports as a suitable port due to its distance from any main urban area. The facility

would meet international code requirements and for this reason can be considered a certification

project, with high priority. No economic assessment has been made.

Dangerous goods facility: To ensure all classes of dangerous goods imports are well

secured, safe and hazard free from the public, community and to protect the environment

and marine life from spills. Small consignments would be transhipped on demand to other

ports for immediate delivery.

Daru

Although it is the provincial capital, Daru port has historically carried very little traffic and serves only

Daru town. The approach trestle reconstruction is required to enable the port to remain open.

Daru Approach Trestle: the project involves demolition, removal and replacement of existing

concrete deck and piles, and wharf service lines. The TIPS B/C ratio for this project was

very low, and the work would need to be viewed in the context of CSO expenditure.

3.4.4 Port Master Planning and Feasibility Studies

PNGPCL has commenced a series of port masterplan studies to better assess the port

development needs over the next 20 years. The first of these for Lae is expected in early 2012 and

further studies are planned for Kimbe, Madang and Rabaul. In addition there is a stakeholder

working group for Port Moresby port possible relocation.

The NTS supports this initiative of PNG Ports and it is suggested that all master planning and

associated feasibility studies should include demand/supply analysis including port operational

modelling for the larger ports, preliminary site investigation and engineering order of cost analysis,

financial and economic valuation, funding source analysis, including potential private sector

involvement, risk identification and mitigation, environmental and social impact, land ownership and

acquisition.

The NTS suggests that individual master plan and subsequent feasibility studies for main ports

should address the following:

Lae: a master planning study currently in progress will be reviewed and extended as

necessary to a detailed development plan for the port of Lae over the next 20 years.

Port Moresby: in conjunction with the port relocation stakeholder working group, a broad

ranging study of port development options is required, including scenarios for the



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development of private port facilities and ownership/operational options, and covering all of

the port facilities within Fairfax Harbour.

Rabaul: a master planning study of the future of the existing port of Rabaul, taking account

of its volcanic ash risk and susceptibility to siltation, alternative port locations and future port

hinterland and demand taking account of future road links along the north and south coasts

of New Britain.

Kimbe: a master planning study of the future development of Kimbe port prior to

commitment to the proposed Kimbe tanker berth project. The study will review demand for

general cargo, palm oil and other specific cargoes; it should also consider the potential for

joint venture or PPP involvement of the palm oil company which stands to benefit most from

the project.

Individual or collective engineering and demand studies for the smaller declared ports and

ports which might be considered to become declared national ports in future to better

estimate the rehabilitation needs, costs, utilisation and whether best operated by PNG

Ports, provinces or by private interests. This study would also supply improved information

to better determine the CSO component of funding needed at each port to supplement port

revenues and match ongoing upkeep costs.

The future of main ports on the Papua and Momase coasts and inland road connections to the

Highlands region deserves a major planning study before committing to projects such as a

relocation of Madang port or a new main port development at Towei in Gulf Province. The new

road link and new port proposals would involve very large capital investments and it is not clear that

the economic gains will warrant the construction costs in comparison over increased investment in

Lae port and the Highlands Highway to improve the capacity and reliability of this existing corridor.

Such a study should include consideration of future shipping patterns and the general industry trend

towards larger higher capacity vessels, freight consolidation and hubbing out of fewer international

ports. Ports that should be included in such a study are: Port Moresby, the proposed port at Towei,

Lae and Madang. Existing main highways links that should be included are: Highlands and Enga

Highways, Ramu Highway (upgraded), Bundi Highway (upgraded/restored), Hiritano Highway

(upgraded) and Gulf to Southern Highlands link (now a committed project but would need to be

further upgraded). Missing links that should be included are: Kerema-Towei; Trans-Island Road

(Malalaua-Wau); and the proposed Baiyer-Madang link. Different combinations and sequencing of

development should be explored in conjunction with development potential in the economic

corridors to map out a long term strategy for combined investment in main port and main road

infrastructure that will deliver the greatest economic and social benefit for investment cost and is

deliverable within likely financial and capacity constraints. Economic benefits that should be

considered include transport user and transport operator cost savings for shipping operators, port

operators and road users. The study should include considerations of risk, particularly for large

investment components with uncertain outcome in terms of demand and development impact.

3.4.5 Provincial and Minor Ports

Rural Jetty Programme – identification and design of replacement jetty and pontoons for minor

ports and river landings has been carried out under the Community Water Transport Project

(CWTP) through the DoT, supported by funding from ADB. The 20 phase 1 jetties will be funded by

Government with construction programmed for 2012. Based on slow progress in earlier years, the

schedule for the Phase 1 jetties has been shown through to 2014 but funding commitment beyond

2012 will depend on carry-over of unspent budget. Budget appropriation of K20 million has been

made available for 2012 through the CWTP (K13 million) and DOW budget (K 7 million).

Rural Jetty Feasibility Study - while it is acknowledged that the backlog of work to restore minor

ports and landings may be greater and more urgent than for roads, the relative expenditures for

sub-national roads, airports and minor ports are somewhat unbalanced due to the unexpectedly



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high individual costs of the jetty projects. Redressing this balance desirably requires more

development expenditure on small airports and provincial and local roads and rather less on jetties,

either through fewer jetty projects or through lower cost solutions.

A second phase of the rural jetty programme for nominally 210 jetties has been shown in

subsequent years with an expenditure based on the unit cost of the Phase 1 jetties. However,

commitment should be subject to the findings of a rural jetty feasibility study that also considers the

hinterland served by each jetty and land access arrangements as well as land transport alternatives

to connect the coastal and river communities concerned. Economic feasibility studies should

desirably be prepared utilising updated planning and prioritisation techniques developed on behalf

of DoT in the past for remote area rural transport planning.

3.4.6 Maritime and River Navigation Infrastructure

Restoration of Small Maritime Navaids: restoration and/or rehabilitation of small day-markers

and light beacon structures throughout the 14 maritime provinces for coastal and inland waterway

navigation.



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Table 9 – MTTP Port and Maritime Navaid Projects with Indicative Schedule

Port and Project Cost K mill B/C Ratio Commitment / Funding

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Lae

Maintenance (annual) 69 funding from PNGPCL

Berth 1 and tidal basin project 770 N/A in progress, ADB loan

Wharf extension and hardstand 300 1.5 funding from PNGPCL

Liquid bulk (tanker) berth extension 275 0.9 funding from PNGPCL

Berth No. 3 extension 78 3.9 funding from PNGPCL

Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) Cranes 34 10.0 funded 2011-2012

Pavement repairs 4.5 49.7 funding from PNGPCL

Bugandi Inland Port 50 N/A funding from PNGPCL

Port Moresby


Berth 4a extension 190 2.7 funding from PNGPCL

Wharf mobile cranes 36 13.2 funded 2011-2012

Dumb barge 3.5 38.2 funding from PNGPCL

Quarantine Incinerator 5 N/A Development Budget

Kimbe


Dredging 2 4.3 funding from PNGPCL



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2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Madang


Pavement resurfacing 1.5 0.9 funding from PNGPCL

Rabaul



Wewak


Buka

Maintenance (annual) 12 revenue/part CSO funded

Oro Bay


Dangerous goods facility 15 N/A Development Budget


Kieta

Maintenance (annual) 0.9 revenue/part CSO funded

Kavieng


Dredging 2 0.1 subject to CSO funding

Lorengau




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2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Alotau


Overseas wharf extension 40 N/A Development Budget

Coastal wharf rehabilitation 17.5 0.1 subject to CSO funding

Daru

Maintenance (annual) 0.2 revenue/part CSO funded

Approach trestle 18 0.001 subject to CSO funding


Aitape

Maintenance (annual) N/A subject to CSO funding

Wharf rehabilitation 10 N/A subject to CSO funding

Vanimo



PNG Ports passenger terminals project 15 N/A Development Budget

Port Feasibility Studies

Papua/Momase Region Port Study N/A DOT/PNGPCL

Lae Port Master Plan N/A PNGPCL

Port Moresby Relocation/Master Plan N/A PNGPCL

Rabaul Port Relocation/Master Plan N/A PNGPCL



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2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Madang Port Relocation/Master Plan N/A PNGPCL

Non-Commercial Main Ports Study N/A PNGPCL/ICCC

Provincial and Minor Ports

Rural Jetties Programme, 40 jetties 42 N/A Development Budget

N/A

Rural Access Feasibility Study N/A DOT Programme

Rural Jetties Programme, 210 jetties 200 N/A subject to CSO funding

Maritime Navigation Infrastructure

Rehabilitation of Small Navaids

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3.5 Air Transport Projects

3.5.1 Introduction

The MTTP for airports and air transport will be strongly influenced by the CADIP program, which

largely sets out the investment programme for the national airports in the near to mid-term, and any

arrangements that are made to upgrade Port Moresby International Airport under possible PPP

funding.

Beyond the initial security and certification work, the feasibility of upgrading regional airports to jet

status to be able to support direct connections from Australia, Pacific and SE Asian destinations

needs to be addressed on an airport by airport basis as incremental network improvements. Initial

indications are that only a few airport upgrades to B737-800 standard will be viable.

For the provincial airports and rural airstrips, the rehabilitation and upgrading will require CSO

funding and airports and airstrips should be selected as set out in the NTS, taking account of their

functional status, provincial and community contributions, and the funding gap to economic viability.

3.5.2 National Airport Maintenance

There is a shortfall between operating revenue and maintenance funding requirement. Apart from

Port Moresby, Nadzab, Tokua, Mt Hagen and Madang which generate sufficient revenue to cover

operational and maintenance costs, the remaining 16 NAC airports are unprofitable and require top-

up CSO funding that should be supplied by Government through a contractual agreement with

NAC. The amount of the operating deficit and the CSO funding will depend on air traffic growth and

revenue but is estimated to be of the order of K10 million p.a.

3.5.3 National Airport Capital Development

Apart from the Port Moresby International Airport master plan development, national airport capital

development over the period of the MTTP will be funded from three tranches of an ADB MFF loan.

The capital works and maintenance expenditure for the national airports over the five years of the

MTTP are summarised in Table 10, together with their expected timing of capital projects and

tranches of funding from CADIP.

3.5.4 Air Navigation System

An estimated K10 million p.a. is required for maintenance of the navaid system based on 10% of

the replacement asset value. Any shortfall in funding available from PNGASL’s operating revenue

will have to be supplemented by Government.

The CNS/ATM upgrade included within CADIP Projects 2 and 3 from 2014 to 2017 is shown as

partly funded as there has been no commitment from Government to the additional capital funding

required over and above the counterpart funding to the ADB loan.

3.5.5 Provincial Airports and Rural Airstrips

At present very little funding is applied to maintenance of the secondary and minor provincial

airports and rural airstrips available for public use. Approximately K20 million p.a. is required for

maintenance of the currently operational facilities, which will be funded in part through the Transport

Infrastructure Maintenance Grants to provinces. However, very little of the K84 million (2012

allocation) TIMG is thought to be applied to airports and further dedicated CSO funding will be

required if the facilities are not to further deteriorate.

The NTS provides for restoration of 25 secondary airports, 40 provincial airports and reopening 50

rural airstrips over 20 years. The MTTP includes the first phase of this investment. Funding

sources have not been identified but are expected to be national budget appropriation either

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Table 10 – MTTP Airport and Air Navigation Projects with Indicative Schedule

Airport and Project Cost K mill 2011

Economic B/C Ratio

Commitment / Funding 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

National Airports - NAC

Port Moresby International Airport

Maintenance (annual) 4.2 215 NAC revenue

Domestic apron extension n/a CADIP-Proj 1

Development to Master Plan 1,011 3.9 NAC and PPP

Nadzab (Lae)


Security works for certification 6 40 CADIP-Proj 1

Upgrade as alternate to PMIA 119 (139) 1.1 CADIP-Proj 2

Mount Hagen


Upgrade to F100 60 (101) 3.2 CADIP-Proj 1

further Upgrade to B737-800 (104) n/a CADIP-Proj 3

Tokua (Rabaul / Kokopo)


Upgrade to F100 (70) n/a CADIP-Proj 2

Madang





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Economic B/C Ratio


Hoskins (Kimbe)

Maintenance (annual) 0.9 20 Revenue/CSO funding

Security works for certification 31 4.6 CADIP-Proj 1


further Upgrade to B737-800 (97) n/a CADIP-Proj 3

Goroka



Upgrade to F100 38 (46) negative CADIP-Proj 2

Wewak




Gurney (Alotau)



Upgrade to F100 15 (21) negative CADIP-Proj 1

Kavieng

Maintenance (annual) 0.7 25 CSO funding



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Economic B/C Ratio



Upgrade to F100 47 3.7 CADIP-Proj 2

Momote



Vanimo


Pavement rehabilitation n/a CADIP-Proj 3

Chimbu


Pavement rehabilitation n/a CADIP-Proj 3

Kiunga


Pavement rehabilitation CADIP-Proj 3

Buka (or Kieta if reopened)


Girua

Maintenance (annual) 0.3 n/a Revenue/CSO funding

Mendi

Maintenance (annual) 0.3 n/a Revenue/CSO funding



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Economic B/C Ratio


Wapenamanda

Maintenance (annual) 0.2 n/a CSO funding

Kerema

Maintenance (annual) 0.1 negative CSO funding

Daru

Maintenance (annual) 0.6 4.5 CSO funding

CNS/ATM - PNG Air Services Ltd

Maintenance of navaids (annual) 10 n/a Revenue/GoPNG

CNS/ATM upgrade 300 n/a CADIP-Proj 2-3 / GoPNG

Secondary Provincial Airports

Maintenance (annual) 4 n/a TIMG/CSO funding

Rehabilitate 5 selected airports 13 n/a DSIP/CSO funding

Other Provincial Airports


Rehabilitate 10 selected airports 10 n/a DSIP/CSO funding

Rural Airstrips


Rehabilitate 7 selected airstrips 3 n/a DSIP/CSO funding

Notes: parenthesis indicates project costs from CADIP, other cost figures and B/C from TIPS.

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4 Performance Indicators and Monitoring

4.1 Performance Indicators

Performance indicators are needed to track the progress being made in achieving the objectives of

the NTS and the MTTP. A useful framework for considering indicators is the four tiers of:

Impact – of transport sector policy and investment interventions on economic and social

wellbeing of the population, measured at national, provincial or local levels;

Outcomes – of transport interventions such as the population coverage of basic transport

services, the condition availability and utilisation of transport infrastructure, the amount of

transport activity performed and transport costs;

Outputs – tracking of the progress and completion of specific transport investments, policy

and institutional developments; and

Inputs – the availability and application of human resources, funding and equipment needed

to achieve the outputs, including capacity building.

Impacts will not form part of the monitoring programme as it is difficult to separate the contribution

of transport from other sectors. For example, while basic transport access facilitates primary level

health and education delivery, other necessary inputs come from the health and education

programmes. So impact measures such as achievement of the Millennium Development Goals do

not form part of the monitoring programme, even though transport is a necessary input.

Outcome indicators, however, are directly related to the transport sector and so are the

responsibility of the sector agencies to measure and report upon. So these will form part of the

monitoring programme.

The following outcome performance indicators are proposed for the ongoing monitoring programme.

These include overall transport accessibility indicators, indicators for cross-cutting issues, and

indicators for monitoring of the development of the transport network and transport services, in

relation to the goals of the DSP/MTDP and targets established within each transport sub-sector.

They require information on the transport network and its utilisation, so depend on a competent

system of data collection, analysis and reporting.

Output indicators will be the main basis for monitoring policy and institutional actions and the

progress in implementing priority infrastructure projects identified in the MTTP. The form taken by

the output indicators will be (a) whether or not a milestone has been reached, with an estimated

percentage completion (b) whether the milestone was reached on the predicted schedule or, if early

or late, what was the variance and what were the reasons for any delays (to allow corrective active

to be taken).

Inputs should also be monitored as it is generally constraints in financing, decision processes,

approval processes, staffing shortages and the like that influence the non-achievement of outputs.

4.2 Proposed Outcome Performance Indicators

Table 11 lists the proposed outcome performance indicators. Each indicator requires a baseline

measurement, some of which will be determined by DOT using the GIS-based transport data

system to be developed as part of the ongoing work of the Department. Five yearly monitoring

points are proposed to coincide with those in the MTDP to align the MTTP with higher level

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Table 11 – Key Outcome Performance Indicators and Targets for the MTTP

Key Performance Indicator Baseline 2015 2020 2025 2030

Overall Transport Accessibility and Economic Targets

T1. Percentage of the rural population connected by all-weather transport access (bridged fair gravel or sealed access road, jetty/landing)

BM interpolate 85%

T2. Percentage of the rural population connected by dry-weather transport access (including earth access road, forded crossings)

BM interpolate 90%

T3. Percentage of the rural population with no transport access (minimum standard access road, jetty/landing or fixed wing airstrip)

BM interpolate 5%

T4. Percentage of potentially developable agricultural land with road or water access

BM interpolate 95%

Passenger Transport Services

PT1. Percent of rural population with all-weather road access served by a rural PMV service

BM interpolate 75%

PT2. Route-kilometres of urban PMV services

BM interpolate TE

PT3. Seat-kms of urban PMV services

BM interpolate TE

Road Infrastructure – Rehabilitation, upgrading and construction of the road network

RD1. Length of the national road and bridge network, kms MTDP

8,500 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000

RD2. Percentage of the most important national sealed road and bridge network in good condition. MTDP

35% 60% 85% 95% 100%

RD3. Percentage of the remaining national road and bridge network sealed and in good condition. MTDP

tba 25% 45% 70% 100%

RD4. Detailed feasibility studies for “missing link” and economic corridor roads and bridges completed MTDP

tba 33% 67% 100% 100%

RD5. Percentage of feasible “missing link” and economic corridor roads and bridges designed and constructed

0% 0% 33% 67% 100%

RD6. Length of new construction and upgrading of feasible provincial and district roads since 2010, kms MTDP

0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000

RD7. Percentage of urban roads in good condition (national and provincial/urban council)

BM interpolate 100%

Road Safety and Security

RS1. Reported and estimated fatal crashes and fatalities per 10,000 vehicles per year

50

150

35

100

25

50

20

15

5

5



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RS2. Reported and estimated fatal crashes and fatalities per 100,000 population per year

5

15

6

14

8

12

9

11

10

10

RS3. Reported and estimated fatalities per 100 million vehicle-kilometres travelled per year

future indicator

RS4. Application of Safety Management Systems to the national road network, % coverage of network length

0% 10% 25% 50% 100%

Main Ports and Shipping

SP1. Import, export and total

international cargo tonnage and TEUs through the declared ports (by port and total) MTDP

4 Mt 8 Mt 13 Mt 17 Mt 21 Mt

SP2. International ship calls at declared ports (by port and total)

3,000 5,500 8,000 11,000 14,000

SP3. Inward, outward and total

coastal cargo tonnage and TEUs through the declared ports (by port and total) MTDP

3 Mt 4 Mt 6 Mt 9 Mt 14 Mt

SP4. Coastal ship calls at declared ports

4,000 5,000 7,000 10,000 15,000

SP5. Coastal cargo carried by international shipping tonnage and TEUs

BM interpolate TE

SP6. Average length of international port call, hours MTDP

72 36 24 18 12

SP7. Throughput per container ground slot, TEUs/year

BM interpolate TE

Minor Ports and Shipping

SP8. Number of minor jetties and landings in safe operable condition, as at target date) MTDP

BM +10 on

baseline +60 on

baseline +120 on baseline

+200 on baseline

SP9. Number of coastal navigation aids in good operable condition MTDP

BM +50 on

baseline +60 on

baseline +70 on

baseline +80 on

baseline

SP10. Community Water Transport Routes in Operation

2 7 11 11 11

Ports and Shipping Safety and Security

SS1. Recorded fatalities and numbers of maritime accidents/ incidents with safety implications

BM 10%

reduction on base

20% reduction on base



SS2. Numbers and percentage of PNG flagged vessels with recognised survey certification

BM 100% 100% 100% 100%

SS3. Numbers of overseas vessels detained for maritime safety/ security breaches

BM interpolate TE

SS4. Numbers of PNG declared ports fully compliant with the IPSS code

BM 100% 100% 100% 100%



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SS5. Numbers of security breaches/incidents recorded at PNG declared ports

BM interpolate TE

Air Transport Services

AT1. Domestic passenger movements pa. by airport and region, ‘000s DSP

1,700 4,400 6,100 7,600 9,200

AT2. International passenger movements pa total, Port Moresby and other airports, ‘000s (PMIAMP)

460 555 710 895 1,085

AT3. Domestic aircraft movements, regular scheduled services pa (NASMP)

80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000

AT4. International, aircraft movements, regular scheduled services pa

BM interpolate TE

Airports

AP1. National airports up to security certification standard (MTDP)

tba 100% 100% 100% 100%

AP2. National airports to F100 operational standard

existing 2010

+8 on base +10 on base

+11 on base

+11 on base

AP3. Provincial secondary airports to good operational standard

0 of 23 6 of 23 12 of 23 18 of 23 23 of 23

AP4. Provincial other airports to good operational standard

0 of 40 10 of 40 20 of 40 30 of 40 40 of 40

AP5. Rural airstrips to good operational standard (MTDP)

existing 2010

+10 on base

+25 on base

+40 on base

+50 on base

AP6. National airports capable of B737-400 operations (MTDP)

1 4 7 10 10

Notes: BM – Baseline Measurement required, by DOT or appropriate transport agency; TE – target for 2030 to be

established. When the baseline and target are established the intermediate years can either be linearly interpolated or

arranged to suit the profile of the relevant investment plan

It is envisaged that these indicators would be prepared at national level but would be disaggregated

to regional and provincial level as the information systems improve and will be integrated with the

monitoring of each province’s transport plan. A number of the baseline and intermediate targets are

to be established (shown at tba in the table). The 2030 ultimate targets are indicative and will need

to be reviewed in future for their appropriateness and achievability. The importance of the

monitoring is that there is consistent measurement to show whether progress is being made and at

what rate, as much as the targets. Where the indicators are shown as MTDP or DSP they and the

monitoring targets are from the Medium Term Development Plan and Development Strategic Plan

respectively. The format for monitoring and reporting on progress for the MTDP targets is

prescribed by DNPM and is attached at Appendix A. These can be substituted with any updating or

replacement of the MTDP that Government may develop in future.

4.2.1 Transport Accessibility Indicators, T1 to T4

The first group of indicators T1 to T4 are measures of rural transport accessibility using the

population served by either road, water or air transport as the measurement indicator expressed as

a percentage of the rural population. The latest population census and inter-censal population

projections will be used, removing the population in urban census units. A mapping of the census



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unit population can be used, together with the proposed traffic catchment zones (See Section xxx)

to calculate the indicators. When recognising a village as connected to road or other means of

transport, there needs to be an allowance for villages that are not directly on the roadside. The

proposed convention is within one hour’s walk of the road, or about 4 km in level terrain and 2 km in

hilly terrain

Indicators T1 and T2 measure all-weather and dry-weather accessibility by surface transport,

recognising that air transport to rural airstrips is a relatively expensive mode for general use and

with limited passenger and freight capacity. All-weather access is equated with a fair standard

gravel road surface as a minimum and fully bridged route. Dry-weather access adds in the

population connected by earth roads, by poor standard gravel roads and by roads which are not

fully bridged, and include forded crossings (natural river crossings and “Irish bridges” or drifts).

Indicator T3 is the rural population with no transport access, including by air. The targets for this

indicator should reduce over time, whereas those for T1 and T2 increase.

Indicators T4 is to measure the accessibility to land that can be used for agricultural production. In

this case access requires the land to be closely connected to road or water transport. Establishing

the baseline and targets for this indicator will require collaboration with the Department of

Agriculture and Livestock (DAL).

4.2.2 Passenger Transport Service Indicators PT1 to PT3

This group of indicators is for monitoring the coverage and amount of service provided by

passenger motor vehicles (PMVs). Indicator PT1 is for rural PMVs and can be established from the

licenses issued and the routes operated. Data returns will be required from the provincial LTBs to

enable this indicator to be monitored. The objective should be that PMV service coverage to the

rural population increases. Ideally, service quality would also be monitored, and this can be

considered in later updating of the MTTP as resources and data systems improve.

Indicators PT2 and PT3 aim to monitor the urban PMV service provision in Port Moresby and Lae.

Each centre will be monitored separately. Two indicators are proposed, one measuring service

coverage by route-kms and the second the capacity of the service, measured in seat-kms. These

are broad measures of service and again do not attempt to monitor service quality and are not

intended to be for route planning purposes, which is the responsibility of the DOT and NLTB in

consultation with NCDC, and will become a responsibility of the RTA once that agency is

established.

4.2.3 Road Infrastructure Indicators, RD1 to RD7

The aim of the road infrastructure indicators is to measure the progress of the NTS and MTTP

against the MTDP targets for rehabilitating the national road network to a good condition, as defined

in RAMs, in upgrading national roads to sealed surface and in extending the national road network

to the 25,000 kms by 2030.

The indicators are also extended to monitor the progress of conducting feasibility studies and

implementing the economic corridor roads and missing link projects envisaged in the MTDP.

A monitoring indicator has also been included for urban road condition, which can initially be

confined to national roads within each urban centre, notably Port Moresby and Lae, but can be

extended to include local roads under NCDC and other urban council responsibility once data for

provincial level infrastructure is obtained.



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4.2.4 Road Safety and Security Indicators, RS1 to RS4

These indicators will be obtained from the accident database being re-established by the NRSC.

The MTTP will concentrate on national indicators, while NRSC and the Police will also conduct

more detailed analysis of accident types and factors.

As fatal accidents are the most likely to be fully reported, the indicators will initially concentrate on

RS1, fatal accidents and fatalities per 100,000 population and RS2, fatal accidents and fatalities per

10,000 vehicles. Both reported and estimated numbers will be included as there is significant

under-reporting of accidents at present and the NRSC applies a factor to estimate the actual totals.

In future, as reporting rates and methods improve, the reported and estimated total fatalities should

converge. Similarly, at present there is some uncertainty in the number of on-road vehicles, which

gives a better measure of exposure to traffic accident risk than does population. Again, the data

quality should improve over time.

In the future, the aim will be to add a third reporting statistic, fatal accidents and fatalities per 100

million vehicle-kilometres travelled. This statistic requires better data on vehicle annual utilisation

as well as vehicle numbers to form a reliable estimate.

These three indicators are used internationally for comparisons. They include a definition of a traffic

accident fatality as being a death ensuing within a certain period of time, which will be advised by

NRSC.

In the future, the fatal traffic accident statistics may be expanded to include statistics on

hospitalisations as a measure of serious injury. This would allow the ratio of fatal to serious injuries

to be tracked which is an indicator of the effectiveness of first response medical services for

accident trauma victims.

The fourth proposed indicator is to track the application of safety management systems to the

national road network, that is a systematic survey of accident hazards, development of response

measures and an implementation and ongoing monitoring system.

At the present time there are no indicators proposed for road security, that is for injury or

intimidation of passengers occurring during passenger transport (including at bus stops) or security

incidents affecting private motorists and freight. The DOT will work with other Government agencies

to explore the feasibility of obtaining reliable data on road security for future monitoring.

4.2.5 Main Ports and Shipping Indicators, SP1 to SP7

The MTDP envisages strong growth in international and coastal cargo amounting to a fivefold

increase in throughput and threefold increase in port capacity. The MTTP will therefore include

monitoring of cargo, shipping and main port efficiency trends.

SP1 and SP2 are indicators to monitor cargo tonnages and ship calls for international (import,

export) movements. The data should be assembled by port and separate import from export cargo.

SP3 and SP4 are similar indicators for coastal cargo and ship calls.

SP5 is included to track the development of cross-over or cabotage trade, but will require

coordination with PNGPCL to separate international from coastal vessels in the cargo and shipping

statistics.

SP6 and SP7 are measure of the efficiency of working of the ports, and should be measured for

each port and overall. SP6 is the average length of ship call and SP7 the efficiency of utilisation of

wharf area. It will require a baseline study to determine SP7 and both indicators may require some

additional data collection on the part of PNGPCL.



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4.2.6 Minor Ports and Shipping Indicators, SP8 to SP10

Indicators SP8 and SP9 measure the progress in delivering the 200 additional coastal and river

jetties, pontoons and landings envisaged under the CWTP and MTDP, and also completing the

restoration work on navigation aids, including river navigation marks. The indicators have been

couched in terms of the numbers of minor port facilities and navigation aids in good operable

condition, so including existing operable infrastructure which could be at risk of deterioration over

the period of the MTDP.

SP10 is included to monitor the progress in expansion of the CWTP franchise shipping scheme to

the full 11 routes planned.

The MTDP also includes targets for increasing the numbers of coastal shipping routes and vessels

servicing the declared ports and some second tier ports. The number of coastal port calls in SP4 is

the monitoring indicator in this case, as the number of routes in this case is not a useful indicator

(routes can be a few or several ports and more or less frequent, with some ports served on a cargo-

offering or inducement basis)

4.2.7 Ports and Shipping Safety and Security, SS1 to SS5

The NMSA and the Maritime Security Unit of DOT will be responsible for supplying monitoring data

for safety and security indicators.

The number of recorded accidents and safety-related incidents in PNG waters, including the coast

and navigable rivers, together with fatalities, will comprise the main indicator for maritime safety,

SS1.

Indicator SS2 is to record the number and percentage of PNG-flagged vessels that are in survey to

an accredited international standard (Lloyds, Bureau Veritas etc.). It may also be desirable to

monitor the number of vessels operating without registration or survey certification, although data

may be difficult to obtain.

Indicator SS3 is to monitor the safety of overseas-flagged vessels entering PNG waters. If non-

compliant, PNG authorities may detain a vessel in port. Similarly non-compliant PNG-flagged

vessels may be detained in overseas ports and both should desirably be monitored. The number of

detentions is a measure of the state of vessels entering but also of vigilance in detecting safety

breaches.

With the extension of safety requirement and education to small craft, it may be useful to add, at

some future point, an indicator to track the number of provinces applying a safety regime to small

vessels and to record small vessel accidents and fatalities.

Indicators SS4 and SS5 are to monitor the progress and, once fully introduced, the ongoing

compliance with the International Port and Shipping Security regime. Ports are being progressively

upgraded to security compliance to a level consistent with the risks faced.

4.2.8 Air Traffic Indicators, AT1 to AT5

Indicators AT1 to AT4 are to monitor the growth in domestic and international air passenger

movements and the corresponding aircraft movements for the country as a whole and broken down

by region and main airport. Only scheduled regular passenger transport services are included as

charter, general aviation and aerial work are more volatile and complicate data gathering. The DSP

targets are used for domestic air passengers (AT1), although these are well above even the high

forecasts in the NASMP and PMIAMP. In other cases the mid-range forecasts of the NASMP

(extended to 2030) and the PMIAMP are used for air passengers and aircraft movements.



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4.2.9 Airport Development Indicators, AP1 to AP6

These indicators monitor the number of airports that are available to certified operational standard

in terms of security, F100 operations (several airports support F100 ops but do not meet the

standard) and, in the future for those airports that reach the required tests of financial and economic

feasibility, expansion to regional mid-range jet (B737-800) operations, as envisaged in the MTDP.

The MTDP targets for reopening of selected rural airstrips are also included. Provincial secondary

(ex-national) and provincial other airports are also given targets for returning to good operational

condition.

4.3 Monitoring

The Planning and Coordination Division (PCD) of the Department of Transport will be responsible

for setting up the monitoring framework for the NTS and MTTP and for preparing quarterly and

annual reports on achievement. The quarterly reports will concentrate on monitoring input and

output indicators for the specific policy, institutional and infrastructure interventions while the annual

reports will also include the outcome indicators. The existing periodic reporting to DOT on budget

expenditure activities by the DOW and other stakeholders will be integrated into the monitoring

framework.

The specific policy, institutional and project-related indicators will include measurement of the

following input, output and outcome indicators. These are consistent with the regular Project Status

Reports prepared by PCD for monitoring Development Budget programs and projects, but extended

to monitor transport sector projects funded from other sources, using information supplied by the

transport sector agencies.

The input, output and outcome indicators will include, for the policy, institutional and legislative

actions in Section 2 and for the specific projects in Section 3:

Inputs:

Project/program description and milestone activities to be monitored

Planned completion dates for milestones

Amount and source of funding appropriated/budgeted

Assumptions and risks in regard to other inputs, such as staffing, land acquisition etc.

Outputs:

Contracts awarded, contract value and expenditures disbursed by period noting variations

Percentage completion of uncompleted milestones, milestone completion dates

Reasons for variance from plan, correctness of assumptions and observations for the future

Changes and corrective actions where applicable.

Where NEC decisions are involved, note of implementation status

Outcomes:

For physical infrastructure, the indicators in Section 4.2 above

For policy, institutional and legislative actions, a review of compliance and effectiveness

following a suitable bedding-in period



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4.4 Supporting Transport Database

The preparation of the monitoring programme will be supported by a reinvigorated GIS-linked

transport database held by the Policy Research Division (PRD) of the Department of Transport

Development and including both national and provincial level data. Design and population of the

transport database will be included as an activity in the DOT’s expenditure programme.

Data for input to the database will be sourced through the activities of the Planning and Policy Wing

of the DOT and from data returns of the transport agencies and provincial governments as provided

for in the Transport (Collection of Information) Amendment Act 2009.



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Appendix A – Monitoring Template and Targets for MTDP Indicators

Road Transport

DSP Sector Goal Indicator Source Baseline 2010 2015 Target 2020 Target 2025 Target 2030 DSP Target

Expand PNG’s national road

network that links all of PNG and

maintain it in good condition

Length of network DSP/MTDP 8,460 km of

national roads

10,000 km of

national roads

15,000 km of

national roads

20,000 km of

national roads

25,000 km of national

roads

Quality of national roads – sealed,

good drainage, good bridges

DSP/MTDP 29% in good

condition

65% in good

condition

80% in good

condition

95% in good

condition

100% in good

condition

Lead Government Department Department of Works and Implementation (1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.1), Provincial Administrations (4.1), NRSC (and RTA when formed) (5.1)

No. Sector Strategy Sector Plan/Policy 1 Improve conditions of 16 priority national roads and other national roads to good condition

2 Construct 16 missing link roads

3 Construct 8 Economic Corridor roads

4 Construction of additional provincial/district roads and upgrade existing roads to attain an overall length of

national roads in good condition of 25,000 by 2030

5 Enforce road safety and awareness

MTDP 2011-2015 Deliverable 2011

Target

2012

Target

2013

Target

2014

Target

2015

Target No. Programme

2500 km of 16 Priority Roads sealed and in good condition 1,300 1,600 1,900 2,200 2,500 1.1

1000 km of other national roads sealed and in good condition 400 550 700 850 1,000 1.2

Undertake survey and feasibility studies (FS) for 5 missing link roads. 1 FS

complete

2 FS

complete

3 FS

complete

4 FS

complete

5 FS

complete

2.1

Acquire land and construct 1 road

Undertake survey and feasibility studies for 4 Economic Corridor roads. Acquire land.

Construct 1 road 3.1

Undertake survey and feasibility studies. Acquire land. Construct and upgrade roads - - - - - 4.1 commences from 2016

Conduct road safety education, road safety promotion, random vehicle inspections 5.1

Estimated

Inputs Prog No. 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2011-15 Funding Option(s)

(K million) 1.1 GoPNG/Donors

1.2 GoPNG/Donors

2.1 GoPNG/Donors

3.1 GoPNG/Donors

4.1 GoPNG/Donors/



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Sea Transport

DSP Sector Goal Indicator Source 2010

Baseline 2015 Target 2020 Target 2025 Target

2030 DSP

Target Establish a water and sea transport system that

links all of PNG and is secure, safe and efficient

Domestic Water

transport capacity

DSP/MTDP existing number

of routes and

ports in existing

condition

25% increase in

routes and

vessels

25% of ports

upgraded

75% increase in

routes and

vessels

50% of ports

upgraded

double number

of routes and

vessels

75% of ports

upgraded

triple number of

routes and

vessels

all ports

upgraded

International port

turnaround time

DSP/MTDP 3 days

turnaround

1½ days

turnaround

2 days

turnaround

1½ days

turnaround

1 day

turnaround

Lead Government Department PNG Ports Ltd/IPBC (1.1,1.2), Department of Transport (2.1), NMSA (3.1)

No. Sector Strategy Sector Plan/Policy

1 Rehabilitate and upgrade all national ports facilities

2 Provide community water transport service

3 Rehabilitate navigational aids

MTDP 2011-2015 Deliverable 2011 Target 2012 Target 2013 Target 2014 Target 2015 Target No. Programme Rehabilitate and upgrade 4 national ports - 1 national port

upgraded

2 national ports

upgraded

3 national ports

upgraded

4 national ports

upgrades

1.1

Ports relocated where cost effective – Port Moresby port complete feasibility study for relocation of Port Moresby port and recommend action 1.2

Rehabilitate/(re)construct 10 jetties 2 jetties

completed

4 jetties

completed

6 jetties

completed

8 jetties

completed

10 jetties

completed

2.1

Rehabilitate and restore 47 small navigational aids 10 navaids

completed

20 navaids

completed

30 navaids

completed

40 navaids

completed

47 navaids

completed

3.1

Estimated

Inputs Prog No. 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2011-15 Funding Option(s)

(K million) 1.1

1.2

2.1

3.1



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Air Transport

DSP Sector Goal Indicator Source Baseline 2015 Target 2020 Target 2025

Target

2030 DSP

Target

Improve and expand air transport services so that it is safe, dependable, affordable and accessible to all sections of the community

All airports certified as complying with international safety and security standards

DSP/MTDP 15 airports certified

22 airports certified




Number of unused airstrips rehabilitated to basic safety levels

DSP/MTDP 10 airstrips rehabilitated

10 airstrips rehabilitated




Number of regional airports upgraded for higher seating capacity jets

DSP/MTDP 1 airport upgraded

3 airports upgraded

3 airports upgraded

4 airport upgraded

10 airports upgraded

Lead Government Department National Airports Corporation (1.1, 2.1,3.1), PNGASL (1.2), DOT/Provincial Administrations/NAC (4.1)

No. Sector Strategy Sector Plan/Policy

1 Rehabilitate and upgrade all national airports to international safety standards

2 Regional airports upgraded for larger seating capacity jets

3 Perform annual routine maintenance for national airports

4 Rural airstrips rehabilitated to basic safety operating levels

MTDP 2011-2015 Deliverable 2011

Target

2012

Target

2013

Target

2014

Target

2015

Target No. Programme

22 national airports comply with safety certification 16 airports certified





1.1 NAC – CADIP Program

Rehabilitate and upgrade all navigational aids, surveillance and communication systems in all national airports. Replace ATM at POM; install ADS at Wewak, Tokua, Momote Alotau and Nadzab; Install GNSS in 20 national airports; upgrade radio navigation aids in POM, Madang, Gurney, Momote, Girua and Finschhafen

20% complete

40% complete

60% complete

80% complete

100% complete

1.2 NAC – CADIP Programme

Upgrade, extend and expand 2 regional airports for larger jets 20% complete

40% complete

60% complete

80% complete

100% complete

2.1 NAC – CADIP Program

Carry out annual routine maintenance for all national airports 100% performed

100% performed

100% performed

100% performed

100% performed

3.1 NAC asset management program

Rehabilitate 10 rural airstrips to basic operating levels 2 airstrips rehabilitated





4.1 DOT CSO Funding priorities program

Estimated

Inputs

(K million)

Prog No. 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2011-15 Funding Option(s)

1.1 GoPNG, Donor (ADB-CADIP)



3.1 from NAC generated revenue

4.1 GoPNG

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