Over a billion pesos worth of infrastructure projects will be implemented in Iloilo City this year.
And Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Rogelio L. Singson lauded the City Government’s support for the smooth implementation of infra projects, during their inspection last June 11.
Mayor Jed Patrick E. Mabilog stressed the developments provide more economic opportunities to the Ilonggos.
Singson said implementing the big projects is not an easy task but it’s made easier with the help of City Government.
He was referring to the effective political unity and partnership with City Government in providing relocation sites to project affected families.
“The development in Iloilo is definitely much higher than the national average GDP growth. Our estimate here is a double-digit growth because of construction boom by the government and private sectors,” Singson said.
The improvements boost the city’s bid to attract more investors and tourists.
The widened 15.6-kilometer Sen. Benigno S. Aquino Jr. Avenue commonly called Diversion Road, an 8-lane with 2-lane service road and bike lane provides easy access to Iloilo International Airport in Sta. Barbara-Cabatuan towns.
The 14.8-kilometer Pres. Corazon C. Aquino Avenue commonly called C-1 or Circumferential Road provides alternative routes to Jaro, Mandurriao and Arevalo districts and adjacent towns.
The Muelley Loney Bridge set to be operational in July will provide convenience and accessibility to visitors and Ilonggos going to fastcraft terminal across the Iloilo River in Lapuz district and heritage sites in City Proper.
Construction works on the state-of-the-art Iloilo Convention Center (ICC) are expected to be completed in July in time for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings slated in September and October.
A total of P1.15 billion worth 73 programmed projects under the 2015 General Appropriations Act (GAA) is scheduled for implementation in city this year by DPWH.
These include six tourism roads, three road rehabilitation projects; 13 constructions and maintenance of flood control and drainages; six roads widening; seven bridges; and 38 projects under Local Infrastructure Program (LIP).
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