Celebrations to open of the Ramu NiCo Bridge

July 24, 2009

Madam Luo (Centre) offically opens the Ramu NiCo Bridge

The sound of kundu drums and song filled the air on 11 December 2008 when several thousand people joined together to celebrate the official opening of the Ramu NiCo Bridge.

The bridge is located approximately 75kms southwest of the Madang Province in the Usino-Bundi District and is the main access point to the Kurumbukai mine site. The bridge took 15 months to construct and spans 250 meters, crossing the mighty Ramu River.

The official celebrations started at 11am with the cutting of the ribbon by MCC President Madam Luo and a walk over the bridge.

Madam Luo congratulated everyone involved in the construction and completion of the bridge.

“The Ramu NiCo bridge is not only pivotal for the operation of the mine but is also an important access point for the local community,” President Luo said.

Many local clans put on traditional dress and reached for their kundu drums and spears, to forming groups that filled the air with welcoming song.

NCS-Raibus staff were proud to serve the refreshments to the VIP guests including: MCC Project President Madam Luo, Minister for Works, Transport and Civil Aviation The Hon. Don Polye, Raibus General Manager Mr Peter Kembu and Raibus Chairman Mr Kevin Murray.