Lihir Island is one of the islands in New Ireland Province, a very beautiful island that has yet to be “discovered” by the tourism market. Currently, it has one of the world’s biggest gold mines.

PTI assisted the Land Owners and the Mining Company to provide the island with a new main town to create a sustainable future for the island beyong the mine. Also, ensuring the new township expresses its unique spirit enabling a wide variety of commercial, social and cultural opportunities for the long term future of the island.

After extensive consultation with the Community PTI formed, led and managed the design team in addition to an extensive team of consultants. The consultants have included Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Statutory Planning, Community Consultation, Civil Engineering, Marine Engineering, Environmental Management, Tourism Strategy and other professionals.