Malampa Province has received a major infrastructure boost with the delivery of a road construction fleet and the opening of a new Public Works Department office in Norsup.

The Government of Prime Minister Jotham Napat delivered the first dedicated road construction fleet for the province as part of a VT500 million national investment aimed at improving infrastructure across Malekula, Ambrym and Paama.

Part of the heavy equipment was officially handed over in Norsup this morning, with Malekula MP Hon. Gracia Shadrach given the honour of cutting the ribbon in recognition of provincial leadership.

Minister for Infrastructure and Public Utilities Xavier Emmanuel Harry confirmed that additional machinery for Torba and Penama Provinces will arrive in September.

The new fleet is expected to strengthen local capacity to maintain and upgrade roads, addressing long-standing challenges with transport access across Malampa communities.

Prime Minister Jotham Napat said the investment reflects a practical approach to development.

“We don’t just talk about roads — we build them. This equipment means Malampa can now take charge of its own future,” he said.

In a separate development, a new Public Works Department office has also officially opened in Norsup.

The facility, funded by the Vanuatu Government at more than VT20 million, will serve as the central base for road maintenance, planning and infrastructure coordination across the province.

The office is expected to improve service delivery and support ongoing and upcoming infrastructure projects.

Together, the new fleet and Public Works office form part of the Government’s broader push to strengthen infrastructure development and improve access to services across Malampa Province.