Solomon Water is pleased to provide an important update on the Sewer Works – Fisheries to Ranadi Roundabout project. This project, which aims to significantly enhance the sewer infrastructure in Ranadi, is progressing despite some challenges.

The project is being executed in five stages. Stage 5 was already completed. Stages 1 and 2 are currently underway. Stage 1 is from the Ranadi/Telekom Roundabout to ANZ Building Turn-In. Stage 2 is from the ANZ Building Turn-In to Solo Gas.

The detailed schedule for each stage is presented in the table below:

Project Manager Brian Fatai explains the project has experienced some challenges and adjustments. “We have encountered hard ground conditions at both work fronts, impacting our sheet piling and excavation activities resulting in delays. We are actively working to mitigate these challenges and will provide updates as the project progresses.”

The Project Manager also appealed for public understanding from the public and road users. “We understand the significant impact this work has on road users, businesses, schools and residents east of Honiara. To better manage expectations and ensure smooth traffic flow, we will publish traffic staging map notices in our newspapers and on the Solomon Water Facebook page. This map will help the public understand the ongoing traffic stages over the next six months”.

Solomon Water's target for sewerage services in Honiara is to increase sewerage coverage to thirty percent of residential properties by 2047. Solomon Water CEO Carmine Piantedosi expressed thanks for the public’s patience and cooperation while the project is underway. “We acknowledge the hardship experienced due to the road disruptions right now and we apologise for the inconvenience this is causing especially for the travelling public, businesses and schools. We appeal for your continued patience and cooperation. Your understanding and collaboration are crucial as we work to complete this vital infrastructure project.”

The Sewer Works – Fisheries to Ranadi Roundabout project, funded by the Solomon Islands Government, is a key part of Solomon Water’s infrastructure development program. Solomon Water will continue to update the public on the project's progress.

Contact Information:

For further information and updates about the Sewer Works – Fisheries to Ranadi Roundabout project, please contact Solomon Water on 44700.

Media contact:

Ruth Ramoifuila, Communications and Corporate Support Coordinator

Phone: 44662 | Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Solomon Water has successfully completed the Honiara Water Tank Replacement and Liner Installation Project, a significant milestone in the SOE’s ongoing efforts to improve water infrastructure and ensure reliable access to safe water for people in Honiara.

The project is worth SBD$12.1m, with funding coming from the Government of Australia and Solomon Water.   

Speaking at a completion ceremony for the project, Solomon Water CEO Carmine Piantedosi highlighted the projects immense strategic importance for Solomon Water.

“The old Lengakiki tank, commissioned in 1960, served its purpose dutifully but had long surpassed its lifespan in 2021, necessitating this vital upgrade.” Mr Piantedosi said.

“This new one megalitre tank, coupled with the installation of new liners in the existing tanks at White River and Lower West Kola Ridge, means our storage capacity at Lengakiki reservoir has doubled.

The project, which commenced in late 2021, involved the demolition of the old Lengakiki tank, mounting new fencing for water infrastructure security, installing a new one megalitre steel water supply tank at Lengakiki, and fitting new liners in existing tanks at White River and Lower West Kola Ridge.

Key benefits of the project include:

• A more secured site to protect the infrastructure.
• Enhanced operational flexibility by reducing dependency on the Titinge reservoir and supply, thereby ensuring a more resilient water source utilization.
• Reconnection to the Rove source pump station strengthens our network, contributing to improved service reliability.
• Pressure reduction of the Titinge bypass line, mitigating water losses due to leakages and contributing to reducing our rates of non-revenue water (NRW).
• Increased reservoir storage capacity by 50 per cent with improved pressure management, for our customers in and around the Lengakiki area.
• Extension of the life spans of four existing water tanks at White River and West Kola by re-lining as a cost effective alternative to replacement.

 Mr Piantedosi said the successful completion of the project was more than just a technical achievement.

“This is a testament to Solomon Water’s continuous efforts to provide quality water services to our customers, so a big thank you to everyone involved in making this project a success."

We’re with you in improving value, improving services and improving for the future, which is all aimed at delivering our vision of “Safe water for a healthy nation”.

Media contact:

Ruth Ramoifuila, Communications and Corporate Support Coordinator

Phone: 44662 | Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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In celebration of Mother's Day this year, Solomon Water launched a special promotion to honor and appreciate our customers. As part of this initiative, ten lucky mothers were surprised with gift packs and Solomon Water merchandise.

The Mother’s Day promotion program aimed to recognize and reward our mothers who visited our locations to pay their bills. The giveaway gifts were presented to customers who met specific criteria, including being female, having residential domestic accounts, and maintaining up-to-date and active accounts with no arrears or outstanding payments.

The recipients were delighted to receive their surprise gifts, which included a variety of items along with Solomon Water mugs and pencil cases.

“I was not expecting anything like this to happen to me today. I just came here today pay my bill. This is a lovely surprise for me as a mother. Thank you Solomon Water” said Margaret Buga, the first recipient of the Mother’s Day surprise gift pack.

“It’s very important for me to pay my bill on time because it will be difficult for us to try and clear big bills. As soon as I receive an invoice, I come to Solomon Water to pay it off”, Mrs Buga added.

Another mother who received a surprise gift, Bernadine Cortis said “Nothing like this has ever happened to me before. I always pay up my water bill but never expected to receive anything like this, especially for Mother’s Day. I am so happy. Thank you Solomon Water”.

Solomon Water Customer Care Coordinator Lucy Habu expressed thanks to the mothers for their warm response to the initiative. "Solomon Water customers are at the heart of our business and this Mother's Day, we wanted to express our appreciation by surprising some of our mothers with Solomon Water merchandise and gift packs to treat themselves,” she said.

We’re with you in improving value, improving services and improving for the future - all aimed at delivering our vision of “Safe water for a healthy nation”.

Media contact:

Ruth Ramoifuila, Communications and Corporate Support Coordinator

Phone: 44662 | Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Solomon Water has awarded a contract for the Noro Water Supply Upgrade Project (Bid No. SW-0192019B) to CCB Envico Pty Ltd.

CCB Envico is a Civil Construction company specialising in delivering water and wastewater projects. The company is based in Australia but has wide and extensive experience throughout the Pacific region over many years and has a local office here in Honiara along with several current projects in the Solomon Islands.

Funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) World Bank (WB) and European Union (EU) the Noro Water Supply Upgrade Project is a key strategic project in the Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project (UWSSSP) and will address significant water quality / security issues with the existing facilities at Noro.

The project scope includes a total replacement of the Water Treatment Plant along with minor works at the Ziata River raw water intake and at the Treated Water Reservoir. All this work is within existing SW sites so disturbance to the public should be minimal.

The Treatment Plant is linked to both the raw water feed pumps at Ziata and the treated water reservoir and will feature new dual-media filters and disinfection facilities with automated control systems to run and monitor the plant when it is unattended.

Solomon Water CEO Carmine Piantedosi said “We are delighted to have finalized an agreement with CCB Envico. This project will see the existing water treatment plant completely replaced with a modern facility which should significantly improve the continuity and quality of our water supply to Noro residents and businesses”.

Solomon Water received a single bid for the Noro Water Supply Upgrade Project. Overseas procurement of specialist equipment has already commenced and construction should start in late July 2024 and will run for 19 months.

Media contact:

Ruth Ramoifuila, Communications and Corporate Support Coordinator

Phone: 44662 | Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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