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Events

Lae Cycling Association MoU Signing

On 14 April 2026, the Lae Cycling Association and Lae City Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand cycling, youth development, and community safety.

https://lca.gov.pg/events/sports-recreation/lae-cycling-association-mou-signing

Rosso Cup Mountain Bike Race 2025

Annual Rosso Cup Mountain Bike Race brings riders to Lae across 27–29 June 2025, with categories for kids under 15, ages 16–18, and adults.

https://lca.gov.pg/events/sports-recreation/rosso-cup-mountain-bike-race-2025

World Environment Day 2023 — Beat Plastic Pollution

LCA partnered with CEPA and 14 corporate sponsors to host the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day in Lae across 2-5 June 2023.

https://lca.gov.pg/events/community/world-environment-day-2023-beat-plastic-pollution

Yalu Solar Farm Launch and Taraka Power Station Commissioning

On 6 January 2026, Yalu Solar Farm was officially launched and 8 new generators were commissioned at Taraka Power Station — injecting 20MW into Lae's grid.

https://lca.gov.pg/events/public-service/yalu-solar-farm-launch-and-taraka-power-station-commissioning

Pages

About the Lae City Authority

The Lae City Authority is the municipal services body for Lae, established under the Lae City Authority Act 2015 (No. 11 of 2015).

https://lca.gov.pg/about-lca/about-the-lae-city-authority

Community Programs & Projects

Lae City Authority delivers community programs and major projects across Lae — from infrastructure renewal to skills training, health services, and education.

https://lca.gov.pg/programs/community-programs-projects

Emergencies

In an emergency in Lae, dial 112 — the toll-free emergency hotline is available across Digicel, Vodafone, and Telikom PNG networks.

https://lca.gov.pg/contact-services/emergencies

Contact

Get in touch with the Lae City Authority head office in Top Town, Lae. Visit us, give us a call, or send us a message — we're happy to help.

https://lca.gov.pg/contact-services/contact

Projects

Bugandi Secondary School

LCA is funding an 8-in-1 classroom and students' ablution block at Bugandi Secondary School — part of a broader package of LCA support for the school.

https://lca.gov.pg/bugandi-secondary-school

Yalu Solar Farm and Taraka Power Upgrade

A combined K120 million government investment delivering 20MW of additional power to Lae — eight new generators commissioned at Taraka Power Station and a new solar farm at Yalu.

https://lca.gov.pg/yalu-solar-farm-and-taraka-power-upgrade

Press Releases

Lae Main Market redevelopment construction commences

Construction of the new Lae Main Market commenced in September 2025 — a joint Lae City Authority, Australian Government, and New Zealand Government initiative.

https://lca.gov.pg/lae-main-market-redevelopment-construction-commences

Two new health clinics opened in Lae

In 2024, two state-of-the-art primary health clinics were officially opened in Lae — at East Taraka and at Ten Siti — in partnership with MoPHA, the Australian Government, and Lutheran Medical Personnel.

https://lca.gov.pg/two-new-health-clinics-opened-in-lae

Hints and Tips

How to apply for a Trading Licence in Lae

Apply for or renew your LCA Trading Licence on ServiceLink — register, upload your details, pay, and download your certificate when approved.

https://lca.gov.pg/how-to-apply-for-a-trading-licence-in-lae

Blogs

Public Notice: Lae Main Market operations move to temporary site, Monday 27 May 2024

From Monday 27 May 2024, all Lae Main Market operations move to the temporary market on Markham Road, freeing the existing site for the new market construction.

https://lca.gov.pg/blogs/public-notices/public-notice-lae-main-market-operations-move-to-temporary-site-monday-27-may-2024

Lae hosts the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day — Beat Plastic Pollution

Lae City Authority partnered with CEPA and 14 corporate sponsors to host the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day in Lae, on the theme "Beat Plastic Pollution".

https://lca.gov.pg/blogs/community-news/lae-hosts-the-50th-anniversary-of-world-environment-day-beat-plastic-pollution

Public Notice: Lae Main Market closed Tuesday 18 April 2023 for Sir Rabbie Namaliu State Funeral

The Lae Main Market will be closed on Tuesday 18 April 2023, in honour of the State Funeral of the Late Sir Rabbie Namaliu.

https://lca.gov.pg/blogs/public-notices/public-notice-lae-main-market-closed-tuesday-18-april-2023-for-sir-rabbie-namaliu-state-funeral

An Easter message from Lae City Authority

The Board, Management and staff of Lae City Authority wish every resident and visitor blessings, joy and peace this Easter.

https://lca.gov.pg/blogs/community-news/an-easter-message-from-lae-city-authority

Public Notice: LCA Reserve Police Recruitment Shortlist — 2nd Batch Reserve Constables Training

The Lae City Authority and RPNGC announce the shortlisted applicants for the 2nd Batch Reserve Constables Training. Interviews 23–27 March 2026 at Bumbu Police Barracks, Lae.

https://lca.gov.pg/blogs/public-notices/public-notice-lca-reserve-police-recruitment-shortlist-2nd-batch-reserve-constables-training

News

Lae Main Market construction progresses ahead of schedule

Construction at the Lae Main Market site reaches key milestones — driveway 90% complete, underground services 60%, foundations underway.

https://lca.gov.pg/news/project-updates/lae-main-market-construction-progresses-ahead-of-schedule

Lae City Tourism Bureau signs MoU with PNGTPA

The Lae City Tourism Bureau (LCTB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with PNG Tourism Promotion Authority — a rebirth of Lae and Morobe tourism.

https://lca.gov.pg/news/announcements/lae-city-tourism-bureau-signs-mou-with-pngtpa

20MW boost for Lae — Yalu Solar launches and Taraka generators online

Yalu Solar Farm launched and 8 new generators commissioned at Taraka Power Station — a combined K120 million investment delivering 20MW into Lae's grid.

https://lca.gov.pg/news/announcements/20mw-boost-for-lae-yalu-solar-launches-and-taraka-generators-online