Mindanao Railway Project Of President Duterte To Start In January 2019
The good news was bared by MRP Deputy Project Manager Patmei
Bello-Ruivivar during Tuesday’s, July 31, regular session of the City Council,
where she asked for the local legislators’ support of the project.
Ruivivar said the first phase of the project covers 102
kilometers with eight stations starting from Tagum City, Panabo, Carmen,
Mudiang in Davao City, Magtuod, Toril, Sta. Cruz and Digos City.
The project is expected to be finished within three years before
the term of President Duterte ends.
“By the end of the year, we will start the bidding for the
construction of the project. Since this will be financed by China Official
Development Assistance, the Chinese Government will give a short list from
those who will bid for the project and the Philippines will choose among the
shortlisted contractors,” said Ruivivar.
In an interview with reporters, Ruivivar said the project
was already discussed with local officials of the cities and municipalities
where its first phase will start.
She said each city and municipality already created a
technical working group, which will work hand in hand with the national project
team.
“The local government units will play a big part in the
construction of the Mindanao Railway. We asked them to start negotiating for
the right of ways since they know the people there and it will be more
transparent if they do the work,” added Ruivivar.
Watch the video report below via PTV:
Source: Philippine News Agency
Mindanao Railway Project Of President Duterte To Start In January 2019
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