People threaten to shut down Wewak wharf project
Tue Nov 18, 2008 4:00pm
Landowners of the Wewak wharf extension area, are threatening to
close down the K37-million project.
They said the project may put to jeopardy, if relevant authorities
continue to ignore landowner participation, in major discussions and
other contract jobs.
Francis Kuruf'her, who is Chairman of the landowner company known as
Kreer Development Corporation (KDC), said PNG Ports Corporation and
the East Sepik Provincial Government, have not honored the agreement
they signed with the landowners, on the 29th of October 1984 and
reviewed in 1994.
Mr Kuruf'her said the agreement stated, that both PNG Ports
Corporation and the East Sepik Government, assist in setting up the
local company and to negotiate, for the sale of its 20 percent share
of the project.
He said the agreement also highlighted, they assist KDC by making
representation for financial assistance to appropriate authorities of
the State, in its bid to acquire the said 20-percent equity in the
local stevedoring company.
Mr Kuruf'her further added, the landowners have sought legal advice
to pursue the matter in Court. |
