The Vanuatu Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (VFIPA) Board was briefed on the Port Vila Central Business District (CBD) recovery and rebuild programme on September 22, 2026.
The presentation was delivered by Nik Regenvanu, Project Manager Recovery in the Department of Urban Affairs and Planning’s Project Management Unit.
“The CBD rebuild is not only about recovery. It is also about creating a safer, more resilient and economically active city centre that gives businesses and investors greater confidence,” Mr Regenvanu said.
The presentation provided an update on the Government’s work to support the CBD’s recovery and long-term redevelopment following the December 2024 earthquake.
DUAP Strengthens Support to Luganville and Lenakel Municipalities
The Department of Urban Affairs and Planning (DUAP) has strengthened its engagement with municipal councils through official visits to the Luganville Municipal Council in Santo and Lenakel Town Municipality in Tanna during September.
Led by the DUAP Director, Jeffrey Kaitip, the visits brought together senior officers and Heads of Units to discuss municipal priorities, operational challenges and opportunities for improved coordination.
The engagements are part of DUAP’s role and commitment to supporting effective municipal administration and service delivery across Vanuatu.
“These visits allow us to listen directly to municipal councils, understand their priorities and work together on practical improvements to services and administration,” Mr Kaitip said.
Today, the National Waste Water Taskforce Assessment Team commenced a comprehensive sewage system assessment across the Port Vila Central Business District (CBD). This follows a key resolution passed during the National Waste Water Taskforce Board meeting held on March 20th, 2025.
The Department of Urban Affairs and Planning, in collaboration with the Port Vila City Council, has announced an update to the Traffic Management Plan for Port Vila's Central Business District (CBD).
On April 7th, 2025, a joint team comprising Town Planner and Enforcement Officers carried out a site visit ahead of the planned demolition of the Haifeng Supermarket store.
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