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How did World War II change infrastructure on Uvea?

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Map showing the French overseas territory of Wallis and Futuna in the South Pacific Ocean, with detailed insets of the Wallis Islands (centered on Uvea) and the Horne Islands (Futuna and Alofi). The map marks settlements, main roads, mountains such as Mount Singavi and Mount Kolofau, and surrounding waters. A locator inset shows the territory's position relative to the Pacific region.
Wallis and Futuna

During World War II, the Allied forces stationed 6,000 troops on Uvea in 1942. To support their military presence, the troops rapidly constructed a network of roads, two landing strips, and anchoring facilities within the island's lagoon. These wartime developments were significant, as they continue to serve as the foundation for the island's modern infrastructure today.1