On August 5, 2024, the 10th Kelululu Ngardmau (Ngardmau State Legislature), during its 3rd regular session, officially named the streets within Ngardmau State, following extensive community consultations and collaboration efforts.
In line with Public Law RPPL 10-50, which mandates the development of a uniform national street and home address system, the Ngardmau State government established a working group to engage with state leadership and citizens in proposing names for the roads. After numerous consultations and public hearings, the street names were finalized and officially adopted by the Tenth Kelulul Ngardmau through KN Resolution No. 10-43-2024.
The newly designated street names, organized as follows, are now the official names for roads within Ngardmau State: Arumi Road, extends from the intersection of the Compact Road to the hamlet of Ngetbong, leading to either the Uchelrael Dock or other hamlets. Ulung Lane, branches from the state’s main access road near the Belau Submarine Cable Corporation (BSCC) facility and extends northeast toward the old baseball field known as Ulung. Uchelrael Place, connects at the Ongedechuul Road and Arumi Road intersection and leads westward to Uchelrael Dock (Beches el Btelul a Chang). Ongedechuul Road, forms a loop around the state’s waiting house in Taoch er a Iuekei before continuing northeast through the hamlets of Ngerutoi and Urdmau, eventually connecting to the Compact Road. Cheliuis Lane, starts at Ongedechuul Road near the historical site “Orsachel ra Dub,” descending southeast to a residential area. Diong ra Did Lane, is the ancient pathway that deviates from Ongedechuul Road at Urdmau and ends near the state river called Diong ra Did. Ngmall Lane, is the main access road to the Ngardmau State Capitol, running from the Compact Road to the front entrance of the Capitol building. Ngerchelchuus Trail, begins at a section of the Compact Road and extends southwest to the top of Ngerchelchuus Mountain.
The Ngardmau State Legislature expresses its wholehearted support for these names, acknowledging the importance of community engagement in preserving local heritage and enhancing location identification across the state.
The street naming project is part of the National Street Naming and Address Project mandated by RPPL 10-50, which aims to standardize addresses nationwide. The Palau Automated Land and Resource Information System Office (PALARIS) under the Bureau of Budget and Planning in the Ministry of Finance is responsible for implementing the project, with each state government taking on the responsibility to name and officially ratify their street names.