Published date: 22-Apr-2022
Maritime transport infrastructure in Tuvalu’s outer islands will get a major upgrade over the coming years, with the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approving an AUD$62.6 million (US$46.5 million) grant to support Tuvalu’s efforts to upgrade and increase the resilience of its maritime infrastructure.
Set to be the largest-ever World Bank project in Tuvalu, the Maritime Investment in Climate Resilient Operations II (MICRO2) Project will build and upgrade vital maritime infrastructure such as harbours, passenger terminals, cargo facilities and roads – including safe berthing facilities on the islands of Nanumanga, Nanumea and Nukufetau – and provide technical support to the Tuvalu maritime transport sector.