MANILA, Philippines — At least six reclamation projects got the go signal from the Cebu Provincial Reclamation Authority headed by Governor Gwendolyn Garcia.
These projects, as reported by Sugbo News, the Cebu Provincial Government’s official news network, are located in Toledo City and the towns of Balamban, Carmen, Compostela, Dumanjug and Oslob.
In particular, the Toledo Waterfront Urban Reclamation and Development Project is a 118, 579-square-meter reclamation project envisioned to become a “vibrant urban hub” of the city.
The project, which was presented by Mayor Marjorie Perales, also includes a “diverse array of structures such as a sports stadium, yacht club, commercial centers, a BPO complex, and extensive hospitality and education facilities”.
In Balamban, its three reclamation projects would have an area of 84,457-square-meters are expected to have improved port facilities, a dome, civic buildings, and an evacuation center, among other features.
Mayor Carlo Villamor, on the other hand, said Carmen in northern Cebu would a 5.77-hectare reclamation project for its public market and transport facilities.
Mayor Felijur Quiño, for his part, said Compostela town’s venture is a five-hectare reclamation project in Brgy. Poblacion for market development and coastal protection, incorporating a variety of public amenities.
For Dumanjug, Mayor Gungun Gica said the Tangil Reclamation Project would focus on income-generating facilities, like food and commercial stalls.
In Oslob, Mayor Ronald Guaren said their 10-hectare reclamation project is meant to augment the LGUs government and commercial infrastructures.
All of these reclamation projects received the green light of CPRA during its session last Friday.
It was emphasized, though, that the projects’ realization would depend on the fulfillment of specific requirements, including the procurement of Environmental Compliance Certificates from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), to ensure that developments adhere to ecological standards of reclamation.
In the same meeting, Garcia expressed optimism about the impacts of these projects.
“We have huge projects ahead in the province in which our LGUs answer our call for a leveled-up LGU,” she said.
The Governor also stressed how these initiatives are “poised to significantly elevate the economic profile of Cebu, setting a robust example for neighboring provinces”.
“These developments not only aim to expand the economic landscape but also pave the way for a sustainable and prosperous future in Cebu, underscoring the province’s strategic importance as an economic hub in the region and the country,” Sugbo News reported.
Cebu Provincial Board Members Glenn Soco, Mela Franco, and Jiembo Borgonia, along with other Capitol consultants and department heads, also attended the CPRA meeting. (CEBU NEWS)