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Tuvalu Vaka cable lands in Funafuti

Tuvalu Vaka cable has landed in Funafuti, marking a major milestone in delivering Tuvalu’s first undersea telecommunications cable. Tuvalu Vaka cable will connect Funafuti to the Bulikula cable system.  

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Tuvalu breaks ground on first undersea telecommunications cable

The AIFFP with Tuvalu Telecommunications Corporation (TTC) marked a significant milestone on 12 November, launching the land-based works for the Tuvalu Vaka cable project, Tuvalu’s first international undersea cable connection. 

The Tina River Hydropower Development Project has entered the next phase with construction commencing on the main dam and powerhouse.

Tina River Hydro powers Solomon Islands' future

Australia, through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP), is at the forefront of driving renewable energy solutions in the Pacific, including Solomon Islands.

 

The hybrid solar-battery-diesel system has produced reliable and free power for the hospital since being switched on.

Australia Launches REnew Pacific at COP29

At COP29 , the Australian Government announced a $75 million investment through the REnew Pacific program to support the Pacific transition away from fossil fuels, improve energy security, benefit from the global transition to renewable energy and drive climate resilient development in remote communities. 

The groundbreaking ceremony marking commencement of civil works for Nauru’s first international submarine cable.

Nauru breaks ground on first international submarine cable connection

The Nauru Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology , in partnership with the Nauru Fibre Cable Corporation, marked a pivotal milestone on 1 November, launching the civil works for Nauru's first international submarine cable connection. 

Representatives from the Australian Government, Powerwells, ActionAid Australia and the the Women I TokTok Tugeta Federation at the launch

Safer streets and greener jobs for Vanuatu’s remote communities thanks to new Off-Grid Renewable Energy Partnerships

Australia is powering sustainable energy and jobs for remote communities across Vanuatu, thanks to two Off-Grid Renewable Partnerships officially launched last week at a special event hosted by the Australia Government and ActionAid Vanuatu. 

 PNG Power Ltd. is building procurement expertise with support from AIFFP, World Bank, and ADB

Uniting forces for Papua New Guinea’s future: A collaborative training initiative to transform procurement and project delivery at PNG Power Ltd.

In an effort to boost infrastructure success across Papua New Guinea (PNG), the Australian Government through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP), alongside the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank (WB), has come together to deliver a high-impact training workshop for valued partner, PNG Power Ltd (PPL).

 PRIF Week brought together Pacific government representatives, development partners, private sector stakeholders and regional organisations to discuss priorities and solutions for regional infrastructure

PRIF Week 2024: the AIFFP supports local economic growth and digital inclusion

The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) showcased its commitment to resilient, inclusive and locally driven infrastructure during the recent Pacific Region Infrastructure Facility (PRIF) Week 2024. 

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Remote Fijian school closing technology and energy gap for students with sustainable solar system

School children on the remote Rabi Island community in Fiji can now benefit from more reliable, renewable energy and internet in their classrooms thanks to a newly-installed solar system and satellite internet connection that was officially launched this week.

The Hon. Dr Paul Popora Bosawai, Minister of Health and Medical Services; the Hon. Willie Atu, Premier of Guadalcanal Province; Ms Lindsay Buckingham, Minister-Counsellor Australian High Commission; and Sister Daliborka Rojo, Good Samaritan Hospital Administrator officially opening the battery house for the 70kW solar and 225kWh Battery Energy Storage System installed by Superfly Limited at Good Samaritan Hospital.

Record-breaking Off-Grid Renewable Energy Partnership lights up Solomon Island hospital with 24/7 energy

Families in Solomon Islands’ Guadalcanal Province can now access a more resilient healthcare system powered by 24/7 solar energy, thanks to a partnership between Superfly Limited, the Good Samaritan Hospital and the Australian Government.

The Queen Salote Wharf upgrade incorporates climate-resilient features, ensuring Tonga’s maritime infrastructure stands strong against future environmental impacts

Australia anchors Tonga's future with major port upgrades complete

In the heart of the Pacific lies Tonga—a nation of islands bound together by its maritime connections. The Queen Salote International Wharf (QSIW) is the heartbeat of these connections, serving as Tonga's main gateway to global trade and essential supplies. Now, through a collaborative partnership under the Upgrading Tonga’s international port project, this vital infrastructure is being upgraded to meet future challenges and ensure continued growth.

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A New Vision for Fiji’s Road Network

With support from the Australian Government, the Fiji Roads Authority (FRA) has launched its first-ever Strategic Plan, establishing a new vision for a well-maintained and resilient national network of roads.

Securing access to renewable energy on Solomon Islands’ Savo Island

Supporting Solomon Islands to reach 100% renewable energy by 2050

The Australian Government recently launched four business partnerships to power up remote and rural Solomon Islands communities with small-scale, off-grid renewable energy at a special event in Honiara.

Stakeholders from MEA Power Up and Engineers without Borders, organisations selected as part of the business partnerships

Powering the Pacific and Timor-Leste with three new Off-Grid Renewable Energy Partnerships

The Australian Government has announced three new business partnerships to deliver off-grid renewable energy to remote and rural communities in Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and Vanuatu. 

Australia's High Commissioner Mr. Brek Batley joined Tongan leaders and ADB representatives for the ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the project's commencement

Australia anchors Tonga's future with major port upgrades

Australia is investing in Tonga’s future with significant upgrades to the Queen Salote International Wharf (QSIW) officially unveiled on Friday, 12 July in Nuku’alofa. 

Ambassador Caitlin Wilson highlighted the strong partnership and transformative impact on connectivity

‘Golden Buoy’ presentation marks a major leap in Timor-Leste's digital future

Timor-Leste has made a significant leap forward in securing its digital future with the 'Golden Buoy' presentation and the launch of the Timor-Leste South Submarine Cable in Dili. 

Central batch of participants of the AIFFP Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry course.

Building safer roads: Australian investment enhances safety standards in Fiji

Australia's investment is raising safety and efficiency standards in Fiji's road maintenance and construction sectors.

Tuvalu's Nui harbour opens with climate-resilient upgrades, supported by Australian and ADB funding

Climate resilient upgrades to Tuvalu’s Nui harbour complete

Supported by AIFFP financing, the newly upgraded Nui Island harbour in Tuvalu was opened for use to the local community by the Governor General of the Government of Tuvalu alongside Australian Government and Asian Development Bank (ADB) representatives.

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Seven new Off-Grid Renewable Energy Partnerships to power up remote Pacific communities

The Australian Government has today announced seven new business partnerships to support small-scale, off-grid renewable energy in remote and rural areas across the Pacific and Timor-Leste.

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Pacific seminar unites development partners for sustainable infrastructure growth

A landmark event recently provided a unique opportunity for development partners, including the AIFFP, to collaborate in their collective commitment to delivering on the Pacific Quality Infrastructure Principles.

School children in remote Fijian communities will soon benefit from more reliable, renewable energy in their classrooms, thanks to the newly announced AIFFP Off-Grid Renewable Energy Partnership.

Lighting up remote Fijian school communities with sustainable solar energy systems

School children in remote Fijian communities are expected to benefit from more reliable, renewable energy in their classrooms, thanks to the latest Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) Off-Grid Renewable Energy Partnership announced this week.

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Australia’s support to strengthen Fiji's maritime sector

Earlier this month, the Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific, and Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon. Pat Conroy MP alongside Fiji Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Sitiveni Rabuka, signed two Memorandum of Understandings (Mou) on Port Infrastructure and Services.

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Powering Healthcare in Solomon Islands

Australia’s support is bolstering the health care system through improved energy security in the rural community of Tetere in Solomon Islands.

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Australia's AUD72 million investment transforms roads, boosts markets for local women

A transformative collaboration between Australia and the Fiji Roads Authority (FRA) is not only reshaping Fiji's transport landscape but is also providing better access to markets for local Fijian women vendors.

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New Vuniyasi Bridge on Fiji’s main Queen’s Highway Opened

Australia’s High Commissioner and Special Envoy for the Pacific & Regional Affairs, His Excellency, Ewen McDonald attended the opening ceremony of the newly constructed Vuniyasi Bridge in Nadi on 23 February 2024, alongside representatives from the Fiji Roads Authority.

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First two Off-Grid Renewable Energy Partnerships in the Pacific and Timor-Leste announced

The first two Off-Grid Renewable Energy Partnerships for the Pacific and Timor Leste through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) have been announced.

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AIFFP funds upgrade and installation of renewable energy projects across Papua New Guinea

The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific will provide a USD150 million grant and concessional loan package to Papua New Guinea to support the repair and upgrade of key energy assets.

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AIFFP funds released to improve maritime transport infrastructure Nui and Niutao outer islands in Tuvalu

The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) has disbursed initial tranche of grant funds as part of its support to upgrade two critical boat harbours in the Nui and Niutao outer Islands, Tuvalu.

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AIFFP Releases Inaugural Annual Update

The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) is pleased to announce the release of the inaugural AIFFP Annual Update, providing a comprehensive overview of the AIFFP’s activities, achievements, and impact to date. 

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AIFFP funds feasibility study to inform the redevelopment of Lautoka Foreshore

Australia, through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP), is partnering with Fiji Ports Corporation Limited to provide AUD380,000 for a feasibility study to inform the redevelopment of the Lautoka foreshore, located within the Port boundary.

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East Micronesia Cable Survey Ship Makes Port of Call

The East Micronesia Cable (EMC) survey ship, RV Bold Explorer, recently made a port of call in Pohnpei before commencing its survey route for the EMC.

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AIFFP unveil new Acknowledgment of Country

The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) is proud to announce the addition of a new Acknowledgement of Country to the AIFFP website.

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AIFFP signs co-financing arrangement with ADB for climate-resilient upgrades to Nuku’alofa Port, Tonga

The AIFFP, is partnering with the ADB and the Kingdom of Tonga to provide $31.25 million for the critical upgrades to Nuku’alofa Port . AIFFP funding forms part of a $138.3 million project that will provide climate-resilient upgrades to the Queen Solate International Wharf (QSIW) of Nuku’alofa Port. 

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Australia and Vanuatu sign MOU to support Vanuatu’s aviation sector

Vanuatu’s critical aviation sector will benefit from the signing today of an agreement between Australia and Vanuatu to design and scope a package of infrastructure works at Vanuatu’s international airports.

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New partnership opportunities to support off-grid renewable energy in the Pacific and Timor-Leste

The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) has today announced new partnership opportunities for organisations with solutions for providing reliable and affordable off-grid energy access to remote communities in the Pacific and Timor-Leste.

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Implementation now underway on the East Micronesia Cable

Work to manufacture and lay the East Micronesia Cable (EMC) has officially commenced, with the EMC Management Committee members signing a contract with the successful supplier, NEC Corporation.

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Inauguration of solar plant to power homes and businesses across Palau

An AIFFP-funded solar power plant and batter storage facility has been officially inaugurated in Palau. The plant, comprised of 15.28 MWp of solar power generation and a 12.9MW battery storage facility, is at Ngatpang on Babeldaob, Palau.

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Opening of Yaqara Bridge in Fiji following upgrades financed by AIFFP

Supported by AIFFP financing, the newly replaced Yaqara Bridge in Fiji was opened for use to the local community by the Turaga Na Tui Vatu (Chief) of Vakukaloko alongside Fiji Government and Australian High Commission representatives.

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Advancing delivery of the East Micronesia Cable project

More than 100,000 people across the Pacific will receive faster, more relabile, secure and higher quality internet connectivity through the East Micronesia Cable Project.

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A new AIFFP Board

A newly shaped AIFFP Board has been appointed.

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We're hiring!

If you’re looking for a career that has real world impact and is at the centre of Australia’s foreign policy and international development agenda, the AIFFP has several opportunities available in a diverse and high-performing team.

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New partnership with Timor-Leste to improve airport facilities

The Australian and Timor-Leste Governments are partnering to create local jobs and economic growth with a $97.7 million concessional financing package for the redevelopment of Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport in Dili.

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Growing together: further maritime support for PNG

In November 2022, the first AIFFP funded pilot boat, purpose-built for PNG Ports Corporation (PNG Ports), was launched in a ceremony attended by Papua New Guinea Minister for State Enterprises, the Hon William Duma MP and Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific, and Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Pat Conroy MP.

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AIFFP - A Partner Of Choice, Finds Independent Review

An Independent Review of the AIFFP’s first two years in operation has found that the AIFFP is responding to needs of the Pacific and Timor-Leste and has become the second-largest infrastructure financier in the Pacific.

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October Budget 2022-23: Unlocking opportunities and boosting connectivity through quality, climate-resilient infrastructure

The Australian Government has expanded investment in climate infrastructure, doubled the AIFFP’s grant funding, and strengthened the AIFFP’s capability through the October 2022-23 Budget.

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Palau Solar project sets new benchmark for quality Pacific infrastructure

The Palau Solar investment is delivering low emissions and climate resilient infrastructure alongside robust safeguards.

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Driving economic activity and climate resilience in Fiji

Australia, through the AIFFP, will boost its support for Fiji’s economic recovery and climate-resilience with a AUD72 million concessional, results-based financing package. This will support the renewal of more than 1.5 million square metres of road surface and replacement of nine key bridges through the Fiji Transport Infrastructure Restoration Project.

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Landmark agreement advances East Micronesia Cable investment

Australia, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Japan, Kiribati, Nauru and the United States of America have signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding for the East Micronesia Cable project, which is supported by financing from the AIFFP.

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Palau Cable Landing

Pre-Lay Shore End of the Palau Submarine Cable Branch System conducted at Ngardmau.

Lighting houses and connecting communities in Papua New Guinea

Australia, through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific, is financing AUD168.2 million for upgrades and refurbishments to Papua New Guinea’s energy and road networks.

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Nauru Airport refurbishment

The Australian Government will provide an AUD40 million grant finance package, including AUD30 million through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP), to upgrade Nauru’s international airport.

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Financing agreements to improve renewable energy infrastructure in Palau

Australia, through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific, is providing a USD22 million financing package to Solar Pacific Pristine Power for a landmark solar and battery energy storage facility in Palau. The agreements were signed on Monday 31 January 2022.

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Partnering with Papua New Guinea to upgrade and refurbish maritime port infrastructure

Australia, through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) is financing AUD621.4 million worth of upgrades and refurbishments to a number of Papua New Guinea’s ports.

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Improving East Micronesia telecommunications connectivity

Australia, Japan, and the United States – working in partnership with the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Kiribati and Nauru – are funding the construction of a new undersea cable to enhance internet connectivity to these three Pacific nations.

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AIFFP and ANZ Fiji sign investment with Airports Fiji (AFL) to support the region’s aviation sector

Fiji’s tourism industry is set for a boost with a AUD68 million investment in Fiji Airports for improved air services and connections in the region.  

Signing Palau

This week, Australia, through the AIFFP, signed the final agreements for a Palau undersea cable.

As a key initiative under the Trilateral Partnership for Infrastructure Investment in the Indo-Pacific, Australia, the US, and Japan have invested approximately AUD40 million in the project, along with Palau.

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Australia and Papua New Guinea signed an MOU to support PNG maritime port infrastructure through the AIFFP

Australia and Papua New Guinea signed a Memorandum  of Understanding to support upgrades of major PNG ports

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AIFFP signed financing agreements with Solomon Islands Electricity Authority and Solomon Islands

The AIFFP signed financing agreements with Solomon Islands Electricity Authority and Solomon Islands for more affordable and reliable energy for Honiara

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AIFFP signs loan agreement for Palau undersea cable

Australia, through the AIFFP, signed a series of agreements with Palau and the Belau Submarine Cable Corporation (BSCC) to provide financing for the construction of an undersea fibre optic cable.

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Celebrating NAIDOC Week

The Australia Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) took part in NAIDOC Week 2020 celebrations, the annual National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander celebration. 

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AIFFP establishes DFAT’s Capital Infrastructure Service Panel

Following an open tender process, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has entered into contract to establish a Capital Infrastructure Service Panel

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Australia partnering with Japan and the United States to finance Palau undersea cable

Australia is partnering with Japan and the United States to finance an undersea fibre optic cable to the Republic of Palau. This project, valued at approximately US$30 million, will ensure reliable, secure digital connectivity in Palau.

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Australia supporting Fiji with flood alleviation project

Australia is working in partnership with Fiji to mitigate the impact of floods on the major population centre of Nadi in a joint effort to save lives, reduce homelessness and protect the local economy.

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AIFFP finance for an undersea cable study in Timor-Leste

On 30 August 2019, Prime Minister Morrison announced that the Australian Government would finance the Front End Engineering Design study (FEED) in Timor-Leste, in response to a formal request from the Timor-Leste Government to assist in their efforts to construct a quality undersea telecommunications cable.

 

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AIFFP financing for Tina River Hydropower Development Project

Prime Minister Morrison advised Solomon Islands Prime Minister Sogavare of Australia’s further support for the Tina River Hydropower Development Project through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP), in response to Solomon Islands’ request for financing.

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AIFFP's response to COVID-19

COVID-19 has had a devastating economic effect on the region - the AIFFP’s focus on local jobs and private sector will provide much needed economic stability and stimulus for Pacific island countries and Timor-Leste.

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Papua New Guinea electrification partnership

Joint media release

The AIFFP, alongside the Australian High Commission in Port Moresby, continues to work with Papua New Guinea, Japan, New Zealand and the United States to support PNG’s target of connecting 70% of the population by 2030. Current connectivity is 13%.

Capital Infrastructure Services Panel industry briefing transcript

As part of DFAT's responsibility for implementing the AIFFP, it is currently seeking to establish a panel that can provide Client Side Project Management (CSPM) and/or Head Contractor (HC) services in the Indo-Pacific region.

Tender released 29 November; opportunity to register for industry briefing at DFAT on 5 December 2019

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has released a tender to establish a panel for construction and project management services.

Announcement of upcoming Construction and Project Management Panel Tender

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) will release a tender to establish a panel for construction and project management services in late November 2019.

Stepping up climate resilience in the Pacific

The Morrison Government is stepping up its renewable energy investment and climate and disaster resilience support in the Pacific by partnering with our nearest neighbours to protect their security and livelihoods.

Enhancing Infrastructure in the Pacific

Joint media release

The Morrison Government's signature initiative to boost long-term economic growth in our region, the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) is today open for business.