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Chinese Embassy funds construction of dormitory at the National University of the Solomon Islands
| Funder | Chinese Embassy |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Solomon Islands National University |
| Country | Solomon Islands |
| Start Date | Nov 12, 2022 |
| End Date | Apr 11, 2030 |
| Duration | 2,707 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 101945 |
Grant Description
On November 12, 2022, the Chinese Embassy in the Solomon Islands signed an implementation agreement with the National University of the Solomon Islands for the construction of a new student dormitory complex. The agreement was signed by Gong Rui, Commercial Counselor of the Chinese Embassy, and Dr. Rodgers, Chairman of the Solomon Islands’ National Organizing Committee for the 2023 Pacific Games.
The project aimed to enhance educational infrastructure and improve the working and learning environment at the university. The groundbreaking ceremony took place earlier on June 22, 2022, and construction was completed within 16 months.
Jiangsu Provincial Construction Group (JPC) served as the primary contractor, and the China Southwest Architectural Design and Research Institute (CSADI) was responsible for project management. The facility was officially handed over on October 25, 2023.
The dormitory complex was first used to house athletes during the 2023 Pacific Games, held from November 19 to December 2, 2023.
After the Games, it was repurposed to serve as permanent student accommodation at the university—the first modern student housing complex of its kind in the country.
Staff Comments
1. The monetary value of this aid is unknown.
Sources & References
- 驻所罗门群岛大使李明出席中国援所国立大学宿舍楼项目开工仪式 (Ambassador to Solomon Islands Li Ming attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the dormitory building project of the Chinese-aided national university)
- 李明大使和索加瓦雷总理共同出席中国援所国立大学宿舍楼项目开工仪式 (Ambassador Li Ming and Prime Minister Sogavare attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the China-aided National University Dormitory Building Project)
- 援所罗门群岛国立大学宿舍楼项目实施协议正式签署
- 援所罗门群岛国立大学宿舍楼项目举行奠基仪式
- 所罗门群岛总理索加瓦雷一行参观我援所两项目
- Lowy Institute Pacific Aid Map
- 所罗门群岛总理索加瓦雷视察江苏省建集团援所国立大学项目
- 中国援所罗门群岛国立大学宿舍楼项目举行交接仪式
- China-aid SINU Dormitory Buildings Project Successfully Handed over to Solomon Islands
- 李明大使和索加瓦雷总理共同出席中国援所国立大学宿舍楼项目开工仪式 Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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