The Concessional Financing Partners (CFPs), led by the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank, commenced the safeguards programme of the March 2026 implementation support mission for the Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP) on Monday, 23 March 2026. The day brought together the Project Office representing the Solomon Islands Government, Lender’s Technical Advisor, Tina Hydropower Limited (THL), Hyundai Engineering Co. (HEC), the Owner’s Engineer, and other project partners to review environmental and social performance and confirm priority actions for the mission period.
Photo 1 –View of Project Partners receiving Safeguards Status Updates
The programme opened with an internal safeguards kick-off session between the Project Office and financing partners, focusing on biodiversity monitoring, and progress on upper catchment work. This was followed by a formal safeguard meeting reviewing implementation of the Construction Environmental and Social Management Plans (CESMPs), safeguards monitoring, reporting formats, review of project company reports, and the use of digital tools to strengthen Social Impact Monitoring.
A thematic safeguards meeting then examined key field issues, including occupational health and safety, sediment and slope controls, wastewater and drainage management at worker’s camp, grievance redress, biodiversity in core land areas, labour conditions, cultural heritage, social impact management plan (SIMP) implementation, early warning system and associated community consultations, and the assessment of Community Benefit Sharing Programme (CBSP) assets. The day also included dedicated discussions on the Upper Tina Protected Area and progress on Tina, reflecting continued attention to long-term biodiversity management and community-focused project outcomes.
Photo 2 – View of Project Partners receiving Safeguards Status Updates
The March 2026 mission continues this week with technical discussions and site visits as project partners work to strengthen safeguards performance, maintain compliance, and support safe and responsible project delivery.
Photo 3 – View of discussion from Senior Social Development Specialist · World Bank Group
For more information, contact:
Communications Officer: Jeanine Gadepeta email: jeanine.gadepeta@tina-hydro.com
Tina Hydropower development project
+677 25133
About Tina River Hydro Development Project (TRHDP)
The first large scale renewable energy project for the Solomon Islands delivering benefits such as more affordable electricity and improved accessibility to cleaner, more reliable energy sources for communities now and in the future. It is being implemented by the Solomon Island Government with financing and support from the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, the Asian Development Bank, the Government of Australia, the Green Climate Fund, Korea EX-IM Economic Development Cooperation Fund, and the World Bank.
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