Project Development

On August 12th to 16th, 2025, youths and community members from Managikiki and surrounding areas took part in a transformative Life Skills and Work Readiness training under the Community Benefit Sharing Project – Phase 2 of the Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP). This initiative was designed to equip participants aged 18 and above with essential life skills and foundational knowledge to prepare them for employment opportunities. It also offered practical guidance to help participants pursue job opportunities—whether through the Tina Hydro Development, Hyundai Engineering Company (HEC), SINO, or other businesses operating in the region.The training delivered face-to-face over five …

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On 25 September 2025, women from the Bahomea Region gathered at Ngongoti to share their stories, experiences, and perspectives on how the Tina River Hydropower Project is shaping their communities.Led by the Environmental and Social team of the Tina River Hydropower Development Project through its Gender Action Plan (GAP), the consultation provided a safe and welcoming space for women leaders to speak openly about their hopes and challenges. Special thanks were extended to Vois Blo Mere Solomon Islands and the Guadalcanal Provincial Council of Women (GPCW) for leading and supporting the consultation, ensuring women’s voices were heard clearly and meaningfully.Women’s …

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The Community Benefit Sharing Project (CBSP) Phase 2 is creating real impact in the Tina Hydro Project catchment area: In Belaha, 22 participants completed financial planning & management training, gaining skills to budget, save, and manage resources wisely. In Managikiki, 24 community members joined root crops & vegetable farming training, improving food security and income opportunities.These initiatives reflect CBSP’s ongoing commitment to equip communities with knowledge and skills for a sustainable future. Discover how CBSP-2 continues to empower communities through targeted training and capacity building. This quarter’s activities showcase impactful learning, collaboration, and progress across key. To read more click button …

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The Project Office (PO), recently hosted a stakeholder session where the PO-ESSM conducted a presentation session on the findings from the Project Office Social Impact Monitoring Plan (SIMP) implementation for Quarter-2 of 2025. The session provided a valuable opportunity to share key observations and outlined next steps based on feedback from communities affected by the project. Stakeholders from Solomon Power, Tina Hydropower Limited and Hyundai Engineering Corporation attended the session.The SIMP is a critical tool for tracking changes in community wellbeing, cultural cohesion, and environmental quality compared to the pre-project baseline. Presenting these results to the wider stakeholder group ensures …

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Exciting progress under CBSP2! The Antioch Road improvement project, funded at nearly SBD 1.3 million, is now 80% complete with full completion expected by mid-August.Despite ongoing construction, the road is already making a difference—providing safe and easy access for vehicles and commuters from Antioch to the main road into town. It’s also been a vital link for cultural festivities and community events in recent weeks.What makes this project truly special is the community’s direct involvement through a community contract. Since construction began in April, locals have taken full ownership, with half of the workforce being women who show up every day to build their road. Caption: A big shoutout to everyone involved for making …

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The Tina River Hydropower Project Office participated in the 2025 Annual National Trade Fair held from 2nd to 9th July in Honiara. This year’s theme, “Trade for Transformation: Rebuilding Our Happy Isles,” provided a platform to promote national development initiatives and public engagement.The Project Office collaborated with the Community Benefit Sharing Project 2 (CBSP 2) and Tina Hydropower Limited to showcase the project’s progress and its contributions to sustainable energy development in the Solomon Islands.Participation in the trade fair enabled the project team to engage directly with the public, providing updates on construction milestones, environmental safeguards, and the wide-reaching benefits …

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Honiara, 10 July 2025 – The Project Office had the pleasure of hosting a high-level delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), including Ms. Cindy Tiangco (Director, Emerging Areas Operations/Energy), Mr. Rafael Abbasov (Senior Energy Specialist, Emerging Areas Team), and Mr. Roka Sanda (Principal Energy Specialist, Energy Sector Office). The meeting, also attended by Mr. Pradip (Project Manager-Project Office), Mr. John Korinihona (Deputy Project Manager John), Sahibzada Tanzeel (ESSM-PO) and the CBSP-2 team Monica Parsad (Procurement Officer), provided an opportunity to discuss the progress of the Tina River Hydropower Project and reaffirm mutual commitments to the project’s environmental, social, and …

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The Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP) Office, through its Gender Action Plan (GAP), has collaborated with Solomon Power (SP) and the Community Benefits Sharing Project (CBSP) Phase 2 to deliver Electricity Safety Training and Awareness sessions in Belaha and Bahomea communities on the 5th, 6th and 10th of June 2025.Solomon Power (SP) Project Management Unit (PMU) and Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Team took the lead in all these sessions and completed the training sessions successfully along with the PO and THL team participation. SP is the Project Implementing Entity (PIE) for the TRHDP Transmission Lines under Component-3 and …

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Honiara, 17 April 2025 – The Tina River Hydropower Development Project Office (TRHDP PO) today held a meeting with the Water Resources Division of the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification (MMERE) on 16 April, aimed at deepening collaboration on environmental safeguards and advancing biodiversity and water resource management in the Tina River.The meeting was attended by Director Richard Molea and Deputy Director Robert Iromalefo of the Water Division, alongside Project Office representatives Mr. John Korinihona (Deputy Project Manager), Mr. Sahibzada Tanzeel (Environmental and Social Safeguards Manager), and Mr. Daniel Tuhanuku (E&S Impact Coordinator).Director Molea provided an overview of …

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The Influx Working Committee held its first quarterly meeting of 2025 to discuss the progress and challenges of the Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP). Key stakeholders from the Project Office (PO), Community Benefit Sharing Project II (CBSP II), Tina Hydropower Limited (THL), and Hyundai Engineering Company (HEC) attended the meeting.The committee reviewed recent activities and identified new encroachments within the 50-metre corridor. Both HEC and PO conducted independent site surveys and will consolidate their reports to enhance monitoring efforts. PO is tasked with formally inviting stakeholders to join the influx working group. HEC proposed two options to help field …

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As part of the Gender Action Plan (GAP) at the Tina River Hydropower Project Office, in collaboration with Hyundai Engineering Company (HEC), has made arrangements with the women’s group from Bahomea to supply fresh vegetables and fruits to HEC’s kitchen at the Campsite. We will continue this excellent initiative with Bahomea women’s groups and will include Malatoha and Belaha Women’s group in the future.This initiative is not just about providing fresh produce – it’s about empowering women and recognizing the important role they play in our communities and the economy. By involving women in this process, we’re boosting local businesses …

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Honiara, Solomon Islands – February 21, 2025 – The Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP) is making developments in protecting the rich biodiversity of the Upper Tina Catchment, a vital natural area in the Solomon Islands. On February 19, 2025, key stakeholders gathered at the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management, and Meteorology (MECDM) to discuss how to ensure the long-term health of this ecosystem as the project nears its completion in 2028.The meeting brought together Pradip Verma (Project Manager), Director Josef Hurutarau (MECDM), Sahibzada Ahmed (Environment and Social Safeguards Manager) and Mandus Boselalu (Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer) …

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Tina Hydropower Limited (THL) has engaged Mr. Hyung Joon Jun as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee the financial arrangements for the Tina River Hydropower Development Project construction phase with the pending completion of the access roads and commencement of the hydropower facility. He takes over from previous CFO, Mr Byung Moo Hwang who now resides as the New Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at THL. With a background in global infrastructure projects and financial advisory services, Mr. Hyung Joon Jun joins the THL leadership team with a wealth of experience and passion for developing global infrastructure businesses.Mr. Hyung …

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KGA Collaborates with Tina River Hydropower Project to Empower Local CommunitiesHoniara, 15 May 2024 – The 15MW renewable energy project continues to provide business opportunities for local companies such as Honiara based Kastom Gaden Association (KGA), who recently worked alongside the Gender Action Plan (GAP) Program team to train local catchment communities in agricultural practices.  KGA has been at the forefront of supporting rural self-reliance since its establishment in 1995 and is the latest locally based company to benefit from the renewable energy project in the Solomon Islands.As a leading provider of farming training and support services, Kastom Gaden Association …

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The Gender Action Plan (GAP) program has again delivered another successful agriculture training program in Ngongoti, Mbahomea, aimed at enhancing sustainable farming practices and promoting gender equality in agriculture. The training, held from 8th to 11th April, brought together a total of 31 enthusiastic participants from various Tina River catchment communities such as Mbahomea, Malatoha/Malango, and Belaha.  The attendees, comprising 25 women and 6 men, engaged in a four-day intensive program facilitated by Kastom Gaden Association (KGA) technical experts. The primary objectives of the training were to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to transition from slash-and-burn methods to organic …

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