Morobe provincial Tutumeng chamber set for upgrade

The Morobe Provincial Government is planning to improve the Tutumeng chamber in Lae, with a focus on modern meeting facilities, better seating and improved support for media coverage.

Governor Rainbo Paita says the proposed improvements will address the current needs of the Morobe Provincial Assembly, including the installation of modern audio-visual equipment and a Hansard recording system.

The Hansard system will help record and keep an official account of discussions and decisions made during assembly meetings.

Paita says the work will focus on improving the interior meeting area, rather than renovating the entire provincial building.

The proposed improvements also include better seating arrangements and a designated space for media teams covering Tutumeng meetings.

The project has AUSAID support, with further assessment and scoping required to determine the work needed and the funding arrangements.

Paita says improving the facilities is important to ensure the Tutumeng chamber can properly support assembly meetings and the work of elected leaders.

Meanwhile, the Morobe Provincial Government is also planning a separate development at Kundu Park, which is being considered as the site for a new provincial government headquarters.

The proposed development will include a new Tutumeng building, a hotel and provincial government offices.

Paita says funding has been approved to relocate and resettle people currently occupying the proposed development area.

The long-term plan is to develop the entire Kundu Park precinct into a new provincial government headquarters.

The Tutumeng chamber improvements and the proposed Kundu Park development are separate projects aimed at improving the facilities and operations of the Morobe Provincial Government.