Pacific Lime and Cement (ASX:PLA) has reported steady progress at its Central Lime project in Papua New Guinea, with construction advancing on schedule and within budget, according to a Monday Australian bourse filing.

Key developments include near-completion of kiln cutting, finished foundations for the fuel storage and batch plant, and ongoing installation works, per the filing.

Wharf phase three design and offshore material procurement are advancing, while access roads and on-site workshop facilities are being developed to support operations, the filing said.

The workforce has grown to over 200, with more than 90% drawn from local communities, supporting regional employment, and the company remains on schedule to begin production within its planned 18-month timeframe, the filing added.