August 13, 2024 | 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — A unit of Manila Water Co. Inc. has inked a 25-year bulk water supply project with Canlubang Sugar Estate (CSE) worth P1.4 billion that seeks to improve water access in more towns in Laguna.
The project involves the rehabilitation of the Matang Tubig Spring (MTS) as water source and the construction of a 13-kilometer water transmission line that would connect the MTS Source Upper Box to a reservoir in Biñan, Laguna, according to Manila Water Philippine Ventures (MWPV).
The project would be undertaken by the MWPV’s infrastructure arm, Manila Water Infratech Solutions and would be managed and operated by its operating unit, the Estate Water.
The supply project is projected to supply 17 million liters of potable water daily from MTS to Laguna Water, which serves as the firm’s concessionaire in the province of Laguna.
“We are committed to delivering this crucial project with unwavering integrity, efficiency, and a steadfast focus on enhancing the quality of life of customers within our Laguna Water concession area,” said Manila Water COO for non-East Zone and MWPV president Melvin John Tan.
The recent groundbreaking event for the project was attended by officials of MPWV as well as CSE including its president Jose Ramon Yulo.
“The importance of water cannot be overestimated as an essential and finite resource for the people and nation, and this must be protected and be made sustainable,” Yulo said.
“And this is our responsibility. With the partnership of the Manila Water group and their expertise, and in partnership also with the community, the government, and the Yulo family, we strive to bring this project to fruition,” Yulo added.
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