Tonga: Fanga'uta Lagoon Bridge Project
The proposed project will build a bridge across the Fanga'uta Lagoon in Nuku'alofa, the capital of the Kingdom of Tonga (Tonga). The crossing will consist of an approximately 720 m long bridge and 4.96 km of approach roads from Nuku'alofa to Vaini, southern Tongatapu. The project will (i) provide reduced traffic congestion and shorter journey for people living in or traveling to and from Nuku'alofa and the southern parts of Tongatapu; (ii) provide an evacuation route to higher areas in the event of a tsunami and extreme weather events; and (iii) facilitate long-term climate change-induced relocation of communities currently living in low-lying areas to higher areas.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Shim, Cha-Sang
Pacific Department
Request for information -
Country/Economy
Tonga -
Sector
- Transport
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| Project Name | Fanga'uta Lagoon Bridge Project | ||||
| Project Number | 53045-002 | ||||
| Country / Economy | Tonga |
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| Project Status | Proposed | ||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Grant |
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| Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth Regional integration |
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| Drivers of Change | Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Governance and capacity development Knowledge solutions Partnerships |
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| Sector / Subsector | Transport / Road transport (non-urban) |
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| Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | Effective gender mainstreaming | ||||
| Description | The proposed project will build a bridge across the Fanga'uta Lagoon in Nuku'alofa, the capital of the Kingdom of Tonga (Tonga). The crossing will consist of an approximately 720 m long bridge and 4.96 km of approach roads from Nuku'alofa to Vaini, southern Tongatapu. The project will (i) provide reduced traffic congestion and shorter journey for people living in or traveling to and from Nuku'alofa and the southern parts of Tongatapu; (ii) provide an evacuation route to higher areas in the event of a tsunami and extreme weather events; and (iii) facilitate long-term climate change-induced relocation of communities currently living in low-lying areas to higher areas. | ||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | Tonga is in the South Pacific Ocean and comprises around 170 islands in an archipelago, of which 36 are populated. Tongatapu, the main island of Tonga, has approximately 75,000 residents, or nearly 70% of Tonga's population. Roads play a vital role in social and business connectivity on the main island. Nuku'alofa, located on the north coast of Tongatapu, is home to the country's critical infrastructure and services, such as government offices, the country's main port, hospitals, commercial hubs, schools, and water and power utilities. The traffic growth of 2.9% per annum in Nuku'alofa has resulted in congestion on the main and feeder roads into the city center. The heavy traffic congestion restricts regional areas surrounding Nuku'alofa access to employment, education, health, and government services in the city. Nuku'alofa is on low-lying land, with much of its infrastructure stock susceptible to sea level rise and other climate-induced risks such as storm surges and coastal erosion. Consequently, the entire country's economic and operational vulnerability to disasters resulting from natural hazards, such as tsunami, tropical cyclones, and floods, is extreme. |
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| Impact | Transport sector enhanced to sustain economic growth (Tonga Strategic Development Framework 2015-2025). | ||||
| Outcome | Connectivity and road network in Tongatapu improved | ||||
| Outputs | Fanga'uta Bridge and its approach roads constructed Capacity of the MOI in road network management and O&M strengthened |
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| Geographical Location | Nation-wide | ||||
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| Environment | B |
| Involuntary Resettlement | B |
| Indigenous Peoples | C |
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| Responsible ADB Officer | Shim, Cha-Sang |
| Responsible ADB Department | Pacific Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | PATC |
| Executing Agencies |
Ministry of Finance Vuna Road Nuku'alofa Kingdom of Tonga |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 09 Apr 2021 |
| Fact Finding | 06 Jun 2022 to 10 Jun 2022 |
| MRM | 05 Aug 2022 |
| Approval | - |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 12 Apr 2021 |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Fanga’uta Lagoon Crossing Project: Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Apr 2021 |
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Tenders
| Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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| TON (53045-002): Fanga’uta Lagoon Bridge Project (CW-2) | Invitation for Bids | Active | 21 Dec 2022 | 30 Mar 2023 |
| TON 53045-002: Fanga’uta Lagoon Crossing Project (CW-01) | Invitation for prequalification | Closed | 19 Apr 2021 | 11 Jun 2021 |
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