Australia continues its partnership with local communities across Solomon Islands, announcing a record 74 Solomon Islands – Australia Community Partnerships projects in its second round for 2026. The program directly supports locally-led development and improves the livelihoods of thousands of Solomon Islanders across the country.
The projects awarded in Round 2 for 2026, valued at more than SBD 18 million, will support communities in every province through investments in education, health, water and sanitation, renewable energy, community facilities and disaster recovery.
This round included additional funding to support communities with earlier projects that were damaged by Tropical Cyclone Maila, helping restore infrastructure, strengthen resilience and support long-term recovery efforts.
The record 74 projects awarded in this current round, combined with the 51 projects funded in round one earlier this year, means Australia has supported a record 125 Community Partnerships projects in 2026 across every province in Solomon Islands.
With over SBD 30 million in Community Partnerships program funding awarded across rounds one and two in 2026, these projects will generate significant opportunities for Solomon Islands businesses, with funding directed towards local contractors, suppliers, transport providers and workers involved in project delivery.
Australian High Commissioner Jeff Roach said the Community Partnerships program demonstrates Australia’s commitment to listening to communities and supporting Solomon Islands-led development.
“The Solomon Islands – Australia Community Partnerships program continues to deliver tangible outcomes to local communities across every constituency and every province of Solomon Islands” High Commissioner Roach said.
“With around 80% of Solomon Islands’ population living in rural areas, I understand how important it is for communities to have quality infrastructure that improves their lives. The growing number of applications we receive every round demonstrates that this program is more popular and more relevant to Solomon Islands development priorities than ever.”
“We particularly acknowledge the important role many Members of Parliament play through co-contributions that expand the reach and impact of these projects. These shared investments demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering results for communities across Solomon Islands.”
“I am especially proud that all these projects are locally led. Local leaders set the priorities and local pride drives the outcomes. This is development that’s community-driven, transparent, and built to last.”
Australia remains committed to supporting locally-led development and working alongside Solomon Islands communities to deliver practical infrastructure that improves wellbeing, strengthens resilience and creates lasting benefits for future generations.
Since 2019, the Community Partnerships program has supported 416 projects across every constituency and province in Solomon Islands, injecting over SBD 94 million directly into local businesses and communities.
Projects awarded through Round 2 of the Solomon Islands-Australia Community Partnerships Program 2026:
- Leitongo Water Supply Rehabilitation Project, Ngella
- Kai Asiv Tribe Water Security Project, Savo/Russells
- Pangoe School Staff Housing Project, East Choiseul
- Poroporo Primary School Staff House, North-West Choiseul
- Sube Sube Disaster Recovery & Community Pour-Flush Toilet Sanitation Project, North-West Choiseul
- Wagina Solar Street Lights Project, South Choiseul
- Papara Community High School Off-Grid Solar, South Choiseul
- St Joseph Tenaru Secondary School Admin Office Renovation Project, Central Guadalcanal
- Ngalihotihoti Community Water Supply Improvement, East Central Guadalcanal
- Calvary Post Aid Clinic, East Central Guadalcanal
- Sisters of the Church TNK Fencing, North Guadalcanal
- Ghueora Parish Center Staff House Project, North Guadalcanal
- Paru Community Solar Power Project, North-West Guadalcanal
- Tamboko Community Solar Streetlight Project, North-West Guadalcanal
- Tangarare Area Health Centre Solar Lighting Project, West Guadalcanal
- Tuvaruhu Community High School – Primary Division Completion of Classroom Project, Central Honiara
- Blind and Visually Impaired People of Solomon Islands Single Story School Classroom Building, East Honiara
- Kwaio Valley Lighting Project, East Honiara
- Ngossi Ward Crime Prevention Board Solar Street Light Project, West Honiara
- Poro Communities Solar Streetlight Project, Gao/Bugotu
- Riusapa Communities Solar Streetlight Project, Gao/Bugotu
- Katova Secondary School Agriculture and Industrial Arts Classroom Project, Hograno/Kia/Havulei
- Bara/Kolokofa Solar Street Light Project, Maringe/Kokota
- Hada Bay Community Multi-Purpose Hall Project, West Makira
- Bwabwarikuka Water Tank Project, West Makira
- St. Stephen Community College, Pamua School Hall Project, Central Makira
- Busu Ablution Block Project, Aoke/Langalanga
- Ailau Community Hall, Aoke/Langalanga
- Tasisi Community Solar Street Light Project, Baegu/Asifola
- Maoro Communities Water Supply Rehabilitation Project, Central Kwara’ae
- Fauabu Community Solar Street Light Project, Central Kwara’ae
- Riaho Solar Lighting Project, East Are’are
- Su’uaro Street Light Project, East Are’are
- Gounabusu Rural Water Supply Rehabilitation Project, East Kwaio
- Kibakosi Water Supply Project, East Malaita
- Ata’a Solar Lighting Project, Fataleka
- Manu Solar Lighting Project, Fataleka
- Fine Water Church Rest House Project, Lau/Baelelea
- Ward 32 – Pelau Staff House, Phase 2, Malaita Outer Islands
- Ward 33 – Sikaiana Islands Classroom Project, Malaita Outer Islands
- Kafoasila Community High School Multi-Purpose Hall Project, North Malaita
- Anopala Community Solar Streetlighting Project, Small Malaita
- Hepea Community Rainwater Tank Project, Small Malaita
- Kiu Community Hall Project, West Are’are
- Aiarai Community Hall, West Are’are
- Fifigu Lanigeni Council of Women’s Water Tank Project, West Kwaio
- Tjuni Community Solar Street Light Project, West Kwara’ae
- Aota Community Water Tank Project, West Kwara’ae
- Niupani Community Solar Street Lights Project, Rennell and Bellona
- Rennell & Bellona Provincial Government Street Light for Bellona Island Project, Rennell and Bellona
- Abaki Community Footpath Access and Solar-Powered Street Lighting Project, Rennell and Bellona
- Minevi And Maglalo Communities Solar Street Light Project, Temotu Nende
- Ward 11-12 Water Catchment Project, Temotu Nende
- St Thomas Banua Community Solar Power Project, Temotu Nende
- Manuopo/Lomlom Solar Lighting Project, Temotu Pele
- Buma Primary School Classroom Project, Temotu Vatud
- Mamaloku Community Street Solar Lighting, Gizo/Kolombangara
- Ghatere Water Supply, Gizo/Kolombangara
- Peava Primary School Staff House Project, Marovo
- Ward 20 Solar Streetlight Project, North New Georgia
- Dekurana Community High School Solar Power Project, North New Georgia
- Leona Community Water Tanks Project, North Vella La Vella
- Sabala Community Sustainable Development, Ranongga/Simbo
- Buri Primary School Renovation Project, Ranongga/Simbo
- Pienuna Community High School Classroom Expansion Project, Ranongga/Simbo
- Nila Catholic Station – Street Solar Light Project, Shortland Islands
- Kariki Community Hall Solar Project, Shortland Islands
- Olive Water Mini Supply, South New Georgia/Rendova/Tetepare
- Sasavele Community Street Light, South New Georgia/Rendova/Tetepare
- Vonunu Area Health Centre Solar Power, South Vella La Vella
- Uriaupo Community Multipurpose Hall Cyclone Maila Damage Repair and Rehabilitation Project, South Vella La Vella
- Uriaupo Community Hall Solar & Fencing Project, South Vella La Vella
- Nusa Roviana Water Tank Project, West New Georgia/Vona Vona
- Canaan Rawaki Community Solar Street Light Project, West New Georgia/Vona Vona
