THE first batch of workers recruited by the contractor China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, which built the national stadium for the Pacific Games in November this year, has been farewelled on July 1, 2023.
The project is nearing completion, and the contractor has started to trim down its workforce.
A statement from the company highlighted that the first batch of disbursements for 153 individuals was made on July 1, and redundancy payments for all the workers present on that day have been fully disbursed.
CCECC explained that the redundancy payment was calculated according to the requirements of the labor laws and the Labour Division, ranging from SBD500 to SBD2000. At the same time, the project also paid corresponding holiday compensation costs in accordance with the Labor law and the regulations of the Labor Division, with the amount ranging from SBD480 to SBD980.
The project plans to disband the second batch of 50 workers on July 25th and the third batch of 80 workers on August 12th, and will disband the rest of the workers according to the project progress in batches and disburse the redundancy payment.
The stadium is a key infrastructure piece for hosting the 2023 Pacific Games. It will serve as the core venue for organizing competitions, training, and other related activities. It will become the primary stage for various sporting events, and its construction and operation are crucial for the successful hosting of the Pacific Games. It is not only a world-class sports competition venue but also a sports park for local people to exercise for leisure and fitness. It plays a critical role in attracting more spectators and participants, promoting economic development, enhancing the city’s image, and leaving a lasting legacy of sports and cultural heritage.
“We call upon all the people in the Solomon Islands to cherish and take care of the stadium facilities, contributing together to the development of sports in the Solomon Islands” the CCECC stated.
The farewell ceremony was attended by the National Hosting Authority and the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour, and Immigration (Labour Division).
The Executive Director of NHA also expresses his gratitude to all the local employees who contributed to the construction of the stadium and reminds the local workers that since the project is nearing completion, workers will be laid off according to phases.
