Lim promises to build man-made beach along Roxas

Sen. Alfredo Lim laid out yesterday his development plans for Manila if he wins the mayorality race this March: to improve on what was started by Mayor Lito Atienza, by building a man-made beach on Manila’s popular Baywalk.

"We will replicate the beach. My concept is from the United States Embassy all the way to the Yacht Club, we would reclaim about 100 meters from the seawall and fill it with white sand. We would put a swimming pool of equal level to the white sand," he said.

He did not say where he planned to get the sand.

Baywalk was developed by Lim’s successor as Manila mayor, Atienza, whose son, Ali, is running against him this May. Ali currently handles the city’s urban renewal program which includes Baywalk.

Lim said he would not remove the expensive lamp posts along Baywalk, but he would only enhance the amenities in the area. – Evelyn Macairan