The overall project will enhance Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) ongoing support for urban development in Vanuatu by bringing in cofinancing from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the Ireland Trust Fund (ITF). This enhances the city’s climate and disaster resilience.
The current project’s approach to urban development strongly emphasizes capacity building and institutional strengthening, and the practical application of the Greater Port Vila Resilient Urban Development Strategy and Action Plan (GPV RUDSAP) in planning and financing infrastructure to help build urban resilience and address the causes of fragility.
The approach supports the government’s decentralization framework for urban service delivery and governance through integrated ward-level urban resilience planning; by achieving effectiveness and sustainability; and responds to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and Tropical Cyclone Harold by focusing on localized readiness for, response to, and recovery from disasters and health emergencies.
CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST COMMERCIAL TENANCY KORMAN EMERGENCY SHELTER
Expression of Interest – Leasing of Korman Emergency Shelter (Non-Emergency Use)
As part of the Greater Port Vila Urban Resilience Project, Port Vila City Council (PVCC) invites Expressions of Interest for the leasing of all or part of the Korman Emergency Shelter during periods when it is not required for emergency use. Scheduled for completion by the end of March 2026, the facility offers a unique leasing opportunity with clear conditions to ensure rapid transition to emergency shelter use when required. This invitation applies only to the Korman shelter and excludes the Freshwater Field and Seaside Market shelters, which are designated as community-focused facilities.