Apia, SAMOA – The Office of the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly (OCLA), together with the
Australian High Commission, hosted a pre-tender site visit earlier this week for shortlisted
contractors bidding for the construction of Samoa’s new Legislative Assembly Offices (LAO).
The construction of the LAO is intended to deliver a modern, functional, and cost-effective building
that is appropriately fitted out to meet the 21st century needs of Samoa’s parliamentary processes
and support the institutions that improve democratic governance.
Funded by the Australian Government, and designed by the Alexander and Lloyd Group, the new
building design is based on extensive consultations with OCLA, as well as groups such as Nuanua o le
Alofa, ensuring the new building incorporates principles of universal access, energy efficiency, and
climate resilience.
The site visit at Mulinu’u saw experts from Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s
development procurement section, project consultants Alexander and Lloyd Group, and
construction specialists PML & Associates come together with the potential builders to familiarise
themselves with the site and learn about its cultural significance from the Government of Samoa.
“Together with our previous support for the construction of Samoa’s Parliament Building, this new
project demonstrates Australia’s continued commitment to its partnership with the Samoan
Government – supporting a legislative environment that is transparent, efficient, and responsive to
the needs of Samoa’s people,” said His Excellency Mr William Robinson, Australia’s High
Commissioner to Samoa.
Construction is expected to commence in June 2024, and is expected to span 18 months.
For more information on DFAT’s Development Procurement Pipeline, including the LAO, please visit:
https://www.dfat.gov.au/about-us/business-opportunities/development-procurement-pipeline
For media enquiries, please contact jordan.kwan@dfat.gov.au