The Eastern Highlands provincial government has officially deployed newly purchased earth-moving equipment to its works division. The machinery, consisting of a bulldozer, grader, backhoe, dump truck, and excavator, was acquired for approximately K3 million from XCMP PNG Engineering Limited in Lae. A dedication ceremony, led by a Seventh-Day Adventist Church elder, marked the handover of the equipment in early February. This investment aims to enhance the province’s infrastructure capabilities and facilitate road maintenance and construction projects. The acquisition represents a significant step towards improving provincial development. Access to the original news report requires a paid subscription to the Post Courier.