Department of Works and Highways Secretary Gibson Holemba says maintenance and upgrade works are transforming the Wau-Bulolo Highway in Morobe Province, following years of poor road conditions and public complaints about government performance.
In a statement posted on his WhatsApp channel, Mr. Holemba said the highway was previously among the worst roads, attracting widespread criticism from motorists and the public.
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He did not indicate the source of funding, leaving unanswered questions; what is the total cost of the project? when did it start? who are the contractors? how many kilometers of upgrade and resealing have been covered already? and the project’s duration or how long will it take to reach its completion?
“This is Wau-Bulolo Highway now. This was one of the bad roads we had and many people complained and made so many bad comments against the Government and DoWH.
“Now we are fixing the highway and no one is complaining anymore and no one is even saying thank you,” he wrote on his channel.
Mr. Holemba said the Department’s responsibility was to serve the people rather than seek public recognition or praise for its work.
“Such is life. We don’t work to be praised but to serve our people where we can with what we have,” he said.
He reaffirmed the Department’s commitment to road maintenance and connectivity under the Government’s Connect PNG programme.