Latest Technology To Be Used For Davao Coastline, Port Development Project

The firm Mega Harbour has assured the use of the latest technology for the P38 billion reclamation project in Davao City that will involve use of choice marine sands, clearing and filtration of silts to ensure stability of the sea bed.

In a statement Tuesday, December 6, Mega Harbour Chairman Regis Romero II, said the use of marine sands, instead of filling materials from land, would prevent water displacement that could make sea level rise and cause floods.

The silts, which may contain mud and toxic chemicals from precipitated industrial wastes, will then be dumped into a pit especially built for this purpose and the site where the pit will be constructed will depend on the recommendation of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), it said.

Furthermore, Mega Harbour is also conducting a vulnerability assessment of the critical infrastructure in the surrounding areas so as to make the project’s holistic design adapt accordingly and effectively,” Romero said.

He said they are set to start the project in the second half of 2017.

Mega Harbour is currently conducting all the environmental, geological and technical studies required to ensure public safety in every aspect and generate lasting benefits for the populace.

The Davao Coastline and Port Development Project, which is a joint venture between Davao City and Mega Harbour involving 200 hectares of offshore areas running parallel to the entire shoreline of Poblacion and Agdao districts.

Moreover, Romero also boasts of the project’s social component such as the provision of potable water and power supply, a quality road network, flood control system, sanitation facilities, a green and pollution-free environment and promotion of entrepreneurial activities for the affected coastal communities of Poblacion and Agdao districts with a total population of 3,500 households or around 20,000 individuals.

Source: Update