Following the vacant possession of its 9-Mile Land Portions; 2156, 2157, 2158, and 2159 in August of 2024, Nambawan Super Limited (NSL) moved to secure the 217.8 hectares as its first priority. The land was immediately cleared with access roads created so that the construction of a perimeter fence could commence in order to prevent any further illegal squatting.
Development updates: Perimeter Fence at 90% completion
Since the last update in November 2024, the fencing work has progressed as well as was possible given delays due to rain. As of Tuesday, 28 January 2025, approximately 10,600 meters of fencing has been completed, with the final 1,350 meters underway. The project team expects all fencing work and associated culverts construction, to be completed by mid-Feb 2025, subject to weather conditions.
This will mark the completion of the first phase of NSL’s development plans, the aim of which has been to secure the asset to allow the Fund to work through the preliminary stages of developing a Master Plan.
Development Time Frame
As reported by several media organisations, Nambawan Super Limited has been reportedly put ‘on notice’ to develop its 9-Mile Land before the end of 2025, or risk losing its Land Titles. While these reports are concerning, the Fund would like to reiterate that development projects, particularly those of significant scale such as this, do not happen overnight, and require careful planning, collaboration and time.
The process involves multiple steps, and the coordination and involvement of various stakeholders and suppliers, each of whom have their own internal processes and timeframes. While NSL is committed to delivering this project as soon as practically possible for the benefit of its 235,888 Members, we are also acutely aware that we have no control over the internal process and efficiency of the relevant authorities and other external stakeholders that will be involved throughout the process. Common delays experienced here, will have a direct impact on the project’s delivery.
Additionally, it is also important to understand that, as with all NSL projects, the Fund intends to complete each phase fully, correctly and to the highest standards and quality. This approach is critical in order to achieve the best possible returns for our Members.
We are committed to delivering the best returns for our 235,888 Members who are the rightful owners of these lands and who have been patiently waiting to benefit from this land.
Next Steps and Plans
Following the completion of the perimeter fencing, the next tasks involve feasibility studies such as soil testing, water table depth and hydrology analysis, all of which will need to be carried out in order to inform and develop a final ‘Master Plan’.
NSL’s development plans are designed to align with the National Capital District Commission’s (NCDC) urban development goals for Port Moresby, which is to ensure a well-organised City expansion plan.
Return on Investment
Nambawan Super is a Member-centric Fund, that prioritizes the needs and interests of its Members above all else. Our Members include; police personnel, teachers, nurses, correctional service personnel, and other public and private sector employees. These hardworking Papua New Guineans actively contribute to nation-building each day, while also supporting the country’s economy through their diligent contribution of Salary & Wages Tax and Goods & Service Tax.
NSL’s intention is to devise a final Master Plan that will deliver a mixed-use development, that includes industrial, commercial, retail, housing and institutional components, in order to maximise the financial benefit and return for all Members. The final Master Plan design will be determined with all 235,888 NSL Members' best interests in mind, ensuring fair investment results for the benefit of all Members nationwide, and not just those within Port Moresby.
Along with the anticipated infrastructure improvements that will benefit the nearby communities, this project will create thousands of jobs and continue to support the up-skilling of local Papua New Guineans. As with other local NSL investment projects, this project will inject significant capital into the local economy during the project delivery phase and provide benefits longer term into the future.
In the coming months, Nambawan Super will continue to keep its Members and stakeholders informed of its progress surrounding the development of its 9-Mile land and key milestones achieved.
