Samao Bulding Bridge

Construction work on the $7.5 million Mali’oli’o Bridge and new access road at Samalaeulu has begun. 

In September, the Tenders Board awarded the contract for Mali’oli’o River to Ah Liki Construction.

The work is funded by the World Bank, who approved grant of $95.09 m to improve Samoa’s road network.

This was confirmed by the L.T.A. Chief Executive Officer., Galumalemana Ta’atialeoitiiti Tutuvanu-Schwalger in response to questions from the Samoa Observer. 

Cyclone Evan that struck in December 2012 caused significant damage to the bridge in question. 

Last month, the L.T.A. issued a statement the evaluation resulted in the panel’s recommendation to award the contract to Ah Liki Construction; this recommendation has been approved by the Tenders Board and the Cabinet.

The current Ford crossing at Samalaeulu prohibits crossing of vehicles during flash flood thus the construction of the bridge is vital to maintain connectivity even during severe bad weather and natural disasters.