Singapore smart city proponent join new Clark City dev’t

MANILA, Philippines — The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and Japan Overseas Infrastructure Investment Corporation for Transport and Urban Development (JOIN) inked yesterday an agreement with Surbana Jurong of Singapore for their collaboration in the development of New Clark City.

Surbana Jurong said it sees tremendous potential in New Clark City, hence the company is committing to be a long-term partner in its development.

“The transformation of this area will bring about sustainable growth and create jobs locally, and ultimately bring about long-lasting economic and social benefits for the country. We look forward to working together with BCDA and JOIN, as well as international investors and local communities, in making this project a success,” Surbana Jurong group chief executive officer Wong Heang Fine said in a statement.

Based on the agreement, Surbana Jurong will assist BCDA and JOIN in drafting the development management framework, design standard guidelines, and environmental guidelines to complement the masterplan of New Clark City.

New Clark City’s comprehensive master development plan has been developed by BCDA and JOIN, in partnership with urban planning and engineering firms AECOM, Nippon Koei and Philkoei International Inc.

Surbana Jurong will also establish the framework of a smart city concept that will have fully-integrated infrastructure and utilities for power, water, sewerage, information and communication technology, security and traffic management.