DESIGN SERVICES DIVISION

The Design Services Division is responsible for government works programs in respect of designing, planning and supervision of projects. It has six Branches, these being:

The Division is mainly tasks to:

  • Plan and design a road development program in collaboration with the Department of Transport (DOT)
  • Co-ordinate roads and bridges implementation programmes in co-operation with the Operations Division of the Department.
  • Undertake road classification and network development in conjunction with the Department of Transport, the Department of Agriculture and Livestock, National Forest Authority and PNG Electricity Commission.
  • Undertake analysis for traffic trends, flows and volumes, and develop design solutions for inclusion in the road development programs.
  • Manage road pavements including monitoring, testing and recording of pavement conditions.
  • Carry out cadastral and engineering surveys and produce survey plans and maps for the Department's design branches and clients.
  • Undertake land investigations and assist with Land Acquisition and settlement of land disputes.
  • Provide funds and assist land acquisition agencies (Land and Provincial Affairs) in the execution of land compensation payments to land owners.
  • Design the civil and structural works for Government buildings and allied structures.
  • Design and assist with the implementation of Provincial Government building programs.
  • Provide advice to the building boards especially on the interpretation of plans for large buildings and allied infrastructure.
  • Maintain regular inspections of building under construction to ensure that regulations are observed.
  • Assist in the formulation of Government building development plans.
  • Prepare project cost estimates and advise on financial implications of design decisions.
  • Oversee pre-qualification of tenders on special projects and prepare tender documents including all bills of quantities, and give technical advice on tenders and contractual agreements.
  • Monitor construction cost trends and techniques as well as usage of local resources.
  • Prepare feasibility studies on building projects for the Department and clients.