- The Hon Pat Conroy MP, Minister for Pacific Island Affairs
The Albanese Government today announced a major new investment to strengthen digital connectivity and resilience in the Pacific, launching the second international submarine cable project in Solomon Islands - the Adamasia Cable.
The Solomon Islands’ first submarine cable, the Coral Sea Cable, was also funded by the Australian Government and doubled as an essential upgrade for Papua New Guinea.
The Adamasia Cable will provide critical redundancy and enhance the resilience of Solomon Islands’ international fibre optic network.
The project will be delivered in partnership between the Solomon Islands Government, the Solomon Islands Submarine Cable Company, and the Australian Government, through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP).
This investment of more than $100 million will interconnect the Adamasia Cable with the Bulikula system, which is part of Google’s Pacific Connect initiative linking Guam to Fiji. This connection will ensure Solomon Islands maintains international connectivity even if one cable is damaged.
This secure, high-capacity system will unlock economic opportunities and support digital empowerment in Solomon Islands - improving access to services in government, education, health and tourism and opening up global information and commercial opportunities for Solomon Islanders. It will also strengthen Solomon Islands’ telecommunications resilience to natural disasters and severe weather events.
The Adamasia Cable is just one of the Australian Government’s investments delivered through the AIFFP in Solomon Islands that include the Tina River Hydropower Transmission System, the Tulagi Shipyard Rehabilitation, and five off-grid renewable energy projects under the Pacific Climate Infrastructure Financing Partnership.
These projects reflect a shared commitment to delivering climate-resilient infrastructure that supports local communities, drives national development, and strengthens regional connectivity.
For more information about the AIFFP or this project, visit aiffp.gov.au
Quotes attributable to Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy:
“The Albanese Government acknowledges the importance of listening and acting on the priorities outlined by our regional partners.
“We work in close partnership with the Pacific family to strengthen connectivity and unlock economic opportunities that drive inclusive growth and long-term resilience.”
“Better connectivity can support services in government, education, health and tourism and is crucial to linking Pacific Islands communities to the rest of the world.”
Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Senator the Hon. Nita Green:
“Australia’s investment in the Adamasia Cable, and other infrastructure across the Pacific, reflects a shared commitment to support local communities, drive national development, and strengthen regional connectivity.”