infrastructure projects

We held the fifth session of the year of the National Logistics Council (CNL), working jointly with various institutions and the private sector to make our country a much more competitive actor. During the meeting, we evaluated the progress in key infrastructure projects, focusing on the development of a possible rail freight transport, the competitiveness of the Paraguay-Paraná Waterway and the progress of the Bioceanic Road Corridor. I have given the entire team the precise indication to prior…

The head of state instructed the team to prioritize logistical issues that directly affect transportation costs, with the aim of generating more competitive conditions for production and accompanying the growth of the economy. In this context, he proposed advancing both in infrastructure and in the legal and institutional aspects necessary to accelerate the projects. The session also allowed us to review the progress of initiatives linked to rail freight transportation, including the existing i…

The Government will strengthen infrastructure funding settings to ensure the costs of growth from incoming Fast-track developments can be recovered, Housing and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Local Government Minister Simon Watts say. “A key part of this Government’s plan to fix New Zealand’s economy and drive higher living standards is to say yes to growth more often. That’s why we are overhauling planning rules, progressing our Going for Housing Growth agenda, and removing unnecessa…

President John Dramani Mahama has commended Brazilian construction firm Queiroz Galvão Construction (QGMI) for swiftly remobilising to the site as work resumes on the 117.94-kilometre Bolgatanga-Bawku-Pulmakom road project. The President, accompanied by the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza (MP), inspected work on the new Zuarungu bridge over the Kunbangre River as part of his Resetting Ghana Tour of the Upper East Region. Reflecting on the project’s history, President Mah…

President John Dramani Mahama has reassured contractors working on the vital Chuchuliga-Sandema road project that they will receive prompt payments to ensure early completion. During his two-day “#Resetting Ghana” tour of the Upper East Region, President Mahama inspected the project and commended the contractor, Messrs My Turn Limited, for delivering high-quality work ahead of schedule. The Chuchuliga-Sandema stretch forms a crucial segment of the broader Navrongo–Chuchuliga–Tumu corridor unde…

President John Dramani Mahama has inspected the proposed site for a new regional airport near Sumbrungu in the Bolgatanga municipality, marking the start of his two-day #ResettingGhana tour of the Upper East Region. The project, set to be completed in 24 months, will have a 2,200-metre runway for domestic commercial jets and cargo flights. It will also include a scalable terminal building with an initial annual capacity of 100,000 passengers and an adjacent modern “Airport City.” Addressing lo…

Note: Minister Bishop also spoke to the Ministerial statement on land transport investment at the conference. This can be read here:Ministerial-statement-on-land-transport-13-August-2026.pdf I’m excited to be here at the Civil Contractors New Zealand conference. I’d like to acknowledge David Howard, Alan Pollard and their team at Civil Contractors for hosting and for inviting me to speak. It’s great to see you all here. Today, I want to talk to you about this Government’s track record on inf…

The latest quarterly update from the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission shows the value of projects in the National Infrastructure Pipeline has increased by $15 billion, totalling $290 billion across all initiatives, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says. “The Infrastructure Pipeline snapshot shows that the total economic value of the country’s infrastructure projects is continuing to grow, complemented by a steady flow of new projects across the country,” Mr Bishop says. “The newest sw…

Chatham Islands’ connections are being strengthened through funding from the Regional Infrastructure Fund for critical wharf and fuel infrastructure upgrades and improving air links through the expansion of an interlining agreement, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson say. “The Chathams’ geographic isolation means reliable connections with the mainland are very important for supporting its economic sustainability, education, healt…

August 10, 2026 onLatest News,Press Releases The Nasarawa State Government has announced that the ongoing construction of the 2.6-kilometre Mararaba-Nyanya Flyover and adjoining road project is expected to be completed by December 2026. The Managing Director of the Nasarawa State Urban Development Board, Engr. Wada Yahaya, disclosed this when he led members of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors National Media Tour, headed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo …

August 10, 2026 onLatest News,Press Releases The Nasarawa State Government has announced that the ongoing construction of the 2.6-kilometre Mararaba-Nyanya Flyover and adjoining road project is expected to be completed by December 2026. The Managing Director of the Nasarawa State Urban Development Board (NUDB) Engr. Wada Yahaya, disclosed this when he led members of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors National Media Tour, headed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr …