Roads
for
Development
Program

From the early pioneers on the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme, to our leaders and innovators of today, our people make us who we are.
Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect you with the best teams and capabilities to deliver highly innovative and sustainable solutions.
As an organisation we are continually evaluating ways we can better provide a safe, flexible, inclusive and respectful workplace for our people and clients.
People are at the heart of our organisation, we strive to create a flexible, diverse and inclusive environment that enables our people to thrive to their fullest potential.
Explore career opportunitiesSMEC was appointed by the Department of Foreign Affairs (Australian Aid) to manage the five-year Roads for Development (R4D) program, which supported Vanuatu’s Public Works Department (PWD) to plan, build, maintain and operate its rural road infrastructure.
Over the five-year program, the program achieved significant outcomes in terms of improvements to road access and maintenance as well as institutional development.
SMEC managed the rehabilitation and construction of 350 km of roads. SMEC also supported PWD with significant capacity development and streamlining of processes, systems, skills and resources to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of its core activities.
Objectives of the project are to:
Vanuatu
Vanuatu Public Works Department (PWD)