Responsible for land administration, surveying, physical planning, and customary land services in Madang Province
The Lands sector is responsible for land administration and management in Madang Province.
Operating under the Provincial Administration, the sector manages all land-related matters including surveys, physical planning, customary land affairs, state land management, and valuation services. The sector ensures effective land governance, supports sustainable development, and facilitates land dispute resolution through proper administrative frameworks.
The most critical land services provided to the public
Professional land surveying and mapping services for development projects and land administration
Strategic planning and development control for urban and rural areas in Madang Province
Customary land administration, mediation, and dispute resolution services
The Lands sector consists of 3 sections with 6 specialized divisions
Professional land surveying and mapping services
Property valuation and assessment services
Development planning and urban management
Customary land administration and mediation
State land management and administration
Mapping and cartographic services
Staff Strength: 16
Key staff members distributed across all divisions
Comprehensive land administration services for the people of Madang Province
Land surveying, boundary demarcation, and mapping services for development projects
Property valuation and assessment services for land and buildings
Development planning, zoning, and building control services
Customary land administration, mediation, and dispute resolution
State land management, allocation, and administration services
Mapping, cartographic, and technical drawing services
Current land-related development projects in Madang Province
Pacific Marine Industrial Zone development project
Basamuk refinery extension and expansion project
Kurumbukari mining extension project
Key aspects of land administration services in Madang Province
All land services require physical office visits. Application forms are available and can be downloaded online. Service fees apply for various land services and will be displayed on the website.
The public should know about land issues and administration. Important land policies, official documents, reports, and publications are available for public download.
Section 155, Lot 1 (Modilon Road) Madang Provincial Administration Headquarters
TBC — Yet to confirm
TBC — In progress provlands@madang.gov.pg
Normal time: 7:46 AM – 4:06 PM
Cassian Bonga Assistant Director Lands
Assistant Director
GIS Officer
The Lands sector is responsible for land administration and management in Madang Province. For inquiries about land services, surveys, physical planning, or customary land matters, please contact us using the details provided.