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American Samoa Telecommunications Authority Building

  • Division: South Pacific
  • Location: American Samoa
  • Started: May 2009
  • Cost: USD $4.2 million
  • Client: American Samoa TA
  • Completed: Under Construction

Design and build contract for the new American Samoa Telecommunications Authority building near Tafuna International Airport.

The new building will be the landing site for the South Pacific Islands Network (SPIN) fibre optic cable that is due to arrive in late 2010. It will also house a new local exchange and offices.


The three-storey structure will be the first building in America Samoa with Alucabond® exterior panelling and glass walls.

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No optical illusions
South Pacific recently picked up a design and build contract for the new American Samoa Telecommunications Authority building near Tafuna International Airport.

Other Parties

  • Name: Swan Railey & Associates
  • Role: Architect
  • Name: Cuthbert Ashmore Consultants
  • Role: Engineer

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