Bantayan to secure P300M loan for water project
CEBU, Philippines — The local government unit of Bantayan in northern Cebu is set to tackle the town’s persistent water problem by securing a P300-million loan from Landbank.
In a Facebook post on April 25, the LGU’s Public Information Office announced plans to expand the water reservoir in Barangay Atop-Atop.
Of the total loan amount, P225 million will be allocated for developing the water source, installing pumping stations, and laying large pipes to ensure water distribution across the town.
“Aron masugdan unta dayon kining importante ug labing gikinahanglan nga proyekto nga ikaayo sa tanang Bantayanon, gikinahanglan nga mo-loan ang Munisipyo og 300 million pesos sa Landbank” the LGU said.
“Gikinahanglan usab tukuron ang upat ka pumping stations para kusog kag wa nay putol sa agas, sulod sa 24 oras, ang aton tubig sa tanang barangay diri sa mainland apil na sa gagmay nga mga isla sa Barangay Sulangan sama sa Biyagayag, Panitugan, Moamboc kag Silagon” it added.
Meanwhile, the remaining P75 million will be used to install desalination plants in the islets of Lipayran, Botigues, Hilotongan, Doong, and Luyongbaybay, ensuring residents no longer need to travel to the mainland to access clean water.
The LGU acknowledged that the project had been planned for some time but faced delays after a council member raised concerns.
However, the majority of the town council has since approved the initiative, and the LGU is now working on the necessary documents to move the project forward. — (FREEMAN)
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