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Solomon Water Continues Progress on the Construction of New Water Tank Reservoirs

Honiara, Solomon Islands (June 9), 2026—Solomon Water is making positive progress in the construction of three new concrete water reservoirs at Tasahe, Titinge, and Panatina in Honiara.

9 Jun 2026

PWWA Conference
Students visit PWWA Expo
By IAN KAUKUI Students from six schools in Honiara had the opportunity to visit and witness first-hand the products and equipment displayed by various companies attending the 16th Pacific Water & Wastewater Association (PWWA) Conference and Expo 2025 at the Aquatic Center today.
27 Aug 2025
Water Services
Solomon Water to highlight challenges during upcoming Water Conference
By IAN KAUKUI Solomon Water is looking forward to highlight some of its major challenges during the 16th Pacific Water Conference & EXPO and 9th Pacific Water Ministerial Forum in Honiara next week.
23 Aug 2025
SIWA removed from SOE Standing
The Government today announced the removal of the Solomon Islands Water Authority (SIWA), which is trading as Solomon Water from its position as a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE).
28 Aug 2024
SOLOMON WATER CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF HONIARA WATER TANK AND LINER INSTALLATION PROJECT
Solomon Water has successfully completed the Honiara Water Tank Replacement and Liner Installation Project, a significant milestone in the SOE’s ongoing efforts to improve water infrastructure and ensure reliable access to safe water for people in Honiara.
30 May 2024
SOLOMON WATER CONTINUES INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT WORK
State Owned Enterprise (SOE), Solomon Water, is continuing to implement its SBD100 million project to improve its water infrastructures in Honiara and the Provinces.
24 May 2024
SOLOMON WATER UPDATES PUBLIC ON PROGRESS OF SEWER WORKS PROJECT
Solomon Water, dedicated to delivering safe and reliable water supply and sewerage services, provides a comprehensive update on the ongoing Sewer Works – Fisheries to Ranadi Roundabout project.
13 Mar 2024
KONGULAI & KOMBITO CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Solomon Water has informed the public that due to high turbidity caused by current heavy rain at the sources, water supply from Kongulai and Kombito is closed until further notice.
29 Jan 2024
WATER SUPPLY SUSPENSION EXTENDED DUE TO ONGOING HEAVY RAINS
Solomon Water wishes to inform customers that it has extended the suspension of water supply from Kongulai and Kombito sources due to elevated turbidity levels caused by Tropical Cyclone Jasper’s heavy rains. Supply from both water sources were closed on Tuesday this week.
7 Dec 2023
SOLOMON WATER RECEIVES JICA SUPPORT FOR BOREFIELDS PRODUCTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Solomon Water has signed an agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to provide follow-up support to improve the borefields production in Honiara.
7 Apr 2023
SOLOMON WATER EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER THREATS TO CLOSE KONGULAI WATER SOURCE
Solomon Water has expressed deep concern over the recent news article in the Island Sun newspaper reporting the Solomon Islands Post Conflict Rehabilitation and Restoration Association (SIPCRRA) intention to close Kongulai, the main water source for Honiara City.
31 Mar 2023
Development
Donald Marahare is new Chair of Solomon Water board
State Owned Enterprise, Solomon Islands Water Authority, trading under brand name Solomon Water has introduced its new board chairman Donald Marahare to Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare. Chairman Marahare took over from outgoing chair Carson Korowa. In his brief remarks, Mr.
15 May 2022
Health
New Water Charges for 2022 Approved
“Improving value, Improving services and Improving for the future” Solomon Water strives to provide our customers with safe and reliable water and wastewater services. Back in 2012, Solomon Water used to supply water for around 5 hours per day.
6 Jan 2022
Breaking News
Solomon Water estimated to lose about $10 million dollars annually
Solomon Water has introduced a Non-Revenue Water program to address leakages and illegal water connection issues. The State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) lost an estimated SBD$10- million dollars every year due to illegal connections and leakages.
16 Dec 2020
2019 Election
Wale calls on Govt to fix Honiara water issue
It is totally unacceptable that the capital city of a country should go without water for an extended period. It is especially deplorable when mismanagement is involved. Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition Group and Member of Parliament for Aoke Langa Langa, Hon.
9 Jul 2019
Environment
Logging activity threatens Honiara’s water source
Logging activity at the Kongulai upstream area has sparked investigations by Solomon Water. A statement from the State-Owned Enterprise said this followed reports from inspections carried out on site that revealed possible sources of turbidity at the Kongulai Water Source are due to current logging…
9 May 2019
Honiara City
New filtration plant for Kongulai soon
Solomon Water is finalizing detail plans on the construction of a filtration plant at the Kogulai water source by the end of this year. Solomon Water Chief Executive officer Ian Gooden confirms.
18 Mar 2019
Government
Solomon Water records 7 million profit.
Solomon Water has made 7.3 million profit in 2017 with a total of 1-hundred million dollars revenue. Speaking during the State Owned Enterprise’s 25th Anniversary, Chairman Phil Bradford said this was a big achievement compared to 2013 when the company had accumulated a loss of 360 million dollars…
21 May 2018
ADB
First ever ‘Public Enterprise Perfomance Results’ website launched
The Solomon Islands government today launched the country’s first ever Public Enterprise Performance Results website in Honiara. This makes Solomon Islands the first Melanesian country and second in the Pacific to develop such website.
19 Feb 2018
Government
GOV’T TIGHTENED LOGGING LICENSES
The Ministry of Forestry and Research will not issue any more felling licenses to newly registered foreign companies intending to carry out logging activities in the country.
18 Oct 2016